Communications and Event Assistant

1 week ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada City of Mississauga Full time
Req ID: 23362

Vacancy Type:
Part-Time

Contract Duration:
upto December 31, 2023

Number of Positions: 2

Closing Date: 05/09/2023

Job Summary:

  • Please note, as a requirement incumbents in this role must:
  • Be available to work approximately 8-12 hours every two weeks primarily on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday morning, afternoon and evening.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in their schedule to accommodate changes to the Mayor's schedule up to the date of an event.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with event organizers to ensure appropriate arrangements for the Mayor and the successful execution of planned actions including addressing discrepancies as they occur
  • Communicate event details, expectations and schedule changes to event organizers
  • Update, as required, the Mayor's event briefing documents
  • Organize and encourage event attendees to gather for photo opportunities
  • Capture information, quotes, and photos from events for social media posts
  • Working closely with the Communications and Operations Advisor, upload social media stories and photos for public viewing
  • Utilize photo and video editing software to enhance and refine images and content for public

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Pursuing postgraduate studies in the field of political science, communications, event management, public administration, or related field
  • Demonstrate political acuity, understanding of political protocol with experience in political campaigns or university political clubs an asset
  • Understanding of the Mississauga community, stakeholders and operations as well as the municipal level of government
  • Thorough understanding of social media platforms with a passion for creative communications
  • Proficiency in photography and videography along with editing software
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing event schedules, locations, and varying conditions, such as exposure to loud noises, large crowds, and different types of weather
  • Willingness to endure periods of driving/sitting while traveling to and between events
  • Posses a valid G driver's license and access to a car to travel to events in a timely manner; maybe required to drive the Mayor to events.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$ $ 37.20

Hours of Work: 8- 12 hours biweekly

Work Location:
Civic Centre, 300 City Centre drive, Mississauga, ON

Organization Unit:
M&C/Communications

Department/Division/Section:
CMO/City Manager's Office, M&C/Mayor's Office, Councillor's Office

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.


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