Creative Services – Summer Student

The Strategic Communications team is presently seeking 1 (one) summer student to assist in the Corporate Communications Office for a full-time (35 hours per week) position from April to August 2017. Daily hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a one-hour lunch. The hourly wage is set at $13.02.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Creative Services, this position will provide administrative and project support to the StrategicCommunications team. We’re looking for a creative mind who’s passionate about visual communication. You're looking to demonstrate your creativity, build on your skills under supportive art direction and looking for opportunities to work with a diverse group of team members, across a variety of different medias.

POSITION DUTIES:

  • Collaboratively working with the multiple teams while learning how to develop exciting graphics for print publication, website design, digital animation and special events.
  • supporting production by performing preflight checks, resizes, file prep for web.
  • Assisting in the creation of marketing materials
  • Assisting in the creation of promotional videos
  • Gathering data and information for the creative services team
  • Concept, design and produce Social Media graphics/assets
  • Other duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Applicant must have been in full time secondary or post-secondary studies in the previous year and must be returning to full-time studies in the fall.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues.
  • Superior verbal/written skills, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency withDesign Software.

** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

TO APPLY: Please apply by March 5, 2017at: via and search for key words City of Brampton. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us directly. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview with be contacted. We are dedicated to equal opportunity.

The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Division of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.