About IEC Hamilton
IEC Hamilton is a not-for-profit organization that connects industry, education, and community to help young people explore careers and build skills for the future world of work. Through partnerships, programs, and mentorship, we create meaningful opportunities for youth to learn from local professionals and discover their pathways to success.
Position Description
IEC Hamilton is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Digital Marketing Coordinator to support the implementation of our Strategic Plan's Continuous Skills Intelligence and Pathway Visibility initiatives through the development of engaging digital communications and visual resources.
Working closely with members of the IEC Hamilton team, you will transform workforce research, employer feedback, and labour market information into clear, accessible, and visually engaging content. Your work will help employers, educators, community partners, and other stakeholders better understand emerging workforce trends while supporting employer engagement, knowledge mobilization, and career pathway awareness.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys graphic design, digital communications, storytelling, and translating complex information into engaging visual content. While the position is primarily remote, occasional in-person meetings, events, photography, and collaborative planning sessions may be required.
Employment Type
- Type: Temporary Full-Time (Summer Position to August 29, 2026)
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Duration: Approximately 8 weeks (subject to Canada Summer Jobs funding)
- Payroll: Hours worked are paid monthly, on or around the 28
- Work Model: Primarily Remote with occasional in-person meetings and events throughout Hamilton.
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements, including being legally entitled to work in Canada and meeting the age requirements established by the program of 15-29 years of age.
Job Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Develop graphics, infographics, presentations, and visual resources that support IEC Hamilton's Strategic Plan, including its Continuous Skills Intelligence and Pathway Visibility initiatives.
- Design promotional materials for employer engagement activities, surveys, interviews, focus groups, consultations, programs, and events.
- Create engaging digital content that highlights workforce trends, emerging occupations, career pathways, skills demand, labour market insights, and IEC Hamilton programs.
- Collaborate with IEC Hamilton team members to develop communications, outreach materials, and marketing resources that support organizational priorities.
- Work with staff to translate research findings, employer feedback, program outcomes, and workforce intelligence into clear, accessible, and visually engaging communications.
- Design reports, presentations, templates, stakeholder resources, and community engagement materials.
- Assist with website updates, content management, and the organization of digital resources.
- Capture, organize, and maintain photographs, graphics, videos, and other multimedia assets.
- Ensure all communications align with IEC Hamilton's branding, accessibility, and quality standards.
- Support social media, digital marketing, and communications initiatives that increase awareness of IEC Hamilton programs, partnerships, events, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain organized digital files, templates, brand assets, and communications resources.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas that strengthen organizational communications, marketing, and community engagement.
- Complete additional communications, marketing, and digital media projects as assigned.
Qualifications to Succeed
We welcome applicants from post-secondary programs in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Public Relations, Business, or related fields, as well as individuals who have developed equivalent skills through self-directed learning, online training, community-based projects, volunteer work, freelance experience, or a demonstrated portfolio of digital communications work.
- Experience creating digital communications, social media content, graphic design, or marketing materials through employment, volunteer experience, academic projects, or independent work.
- Strong working knowledge of Canva.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
- Experience designing presentations, promotional materials, reports, or other visual communications.
- Familiarity with website content management systems and social media platforms is considered an asset.
- Experience with photography, video editing, multimedia production, or basic animation is considered an asset.
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio or examples of previous digital, visual, or communications work, which may include academic projects, volunteer work, personal projects, freelance work, or professional experience.
Key Competencies
- Creativity and visual storytelling.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Entrepreneurial approach with initiative, curiosity, and continuous learning.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability and creative problem-solving.
- Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and high-quality communications.
- Interest in workforce development, career education, community engagement, and the not-for-profit sector.
Working Conditions
- Primarily remote work with occasional in-person meetings, photography opportunities, employer visits, schools, and community events throughout Hamilton.
- Reliable internet connection and an appropriate remote workspace are required.
- Occasional travel within Hamilton may be required.
- Flexible schedule during regular business hours, with occasional evening or event-based work.
- Access to a personal vehicle is considered an asset but is not required.
What You'll Create
During your employment, you will contribute to the development of:
- Employer engagement and outreach materials.
- Marketing and promotional assets for programs, events, surveys, consultations, and community initiatives.
- Infographics highlighting workforce trends, labour market insights, career pathways, and skills intelligence.
- Branded presentation templates, reports, and slide decks.
- Employer, volunteer, and community partner spotlight graphics.
- Website content, digital resources, and multimedia assets.
- Social media content supporting IEC Hamilton's programs and strategic initiatives.
- Visual communications supporting research reports, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge mobilization.
- A collection of branded communications resources that advance IEC Hamilton's Strategic Plan and strengthen awareness of its programs, partnerships, and community impact.
Compensation
Compensation will be provided in accordance with the Canada Summer Jobs program and IEC Hamilton's established wage rate of $18.60/hour for this position.
Equity Statement
IEC Hamilton is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the diversity of our community. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, and/or living with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
Application question(s):
- What interests you most about the Digital Marketing Coordinator position with IEC Hamilton?
- Please describe your experience creating graphics, social media content, presentations, or other digital communications materials.
- Which design software or digital communications tools have you used (for example Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, WordPress, or similar)?
- This position is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings and events in Hamilton. Are you able to meet these work requirements?
Work Location: Hybrid – Primarily remote with occasional in-office work and travel throughout the Hamilton, Ontario region.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $18.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements of being between the ages of 15 to 29 years old?
- Do you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements of being legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8R 1B1
