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Co-Op Student - Tourism

Req ID: 27763 
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: May - August, 2026
Number of Positions: 2  
Closing Date: 02/15/2026

 

To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.  

Job Summary

Visit Mississauga is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Summer Co-Op Student to support the Tourism Marketing team during the city’s peak summer season. Reporting to the Tourism Marketing Supervisor, this role focuses on visitor engagement, on-site event execution, and destination promotion at festivals, events, and activations across the city.


This position supports increased visitor engagement during high-demand summer months by providing on-site support at festivals and events, welcoming visitors, sharing destination information, and enhancing the overall visitor experience. The role helps extend the capacity of the Tourism team, ensuring a consistent brand presence, strong customer service, and effective promotion of Mississauga as a vibrant summer destination.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Support visitor engagement at summer festivals, events, and community activations
•    Staff Visit Mississauga booths, activations, and information stations
•    Welcome guests, engage with visitors and residents, and share destination information
•    Act as a brand ambassador for Visit Mississauga, delivering a positive and professional visitor experience
•    Assist with the setup, execution, and tear-down of festivals, events, and marketing activations
•    Distribute visitor information, promotional materials, and branded merchandise
•    Support tourism marketing initiatives and campaign execution
•    Assist with familiarization (FAM) tours, site visits, and partner activations as required
•    Support on-site visitor surveys, data collection, and post-event reporting
•    Track, organize, and manage event and promotional materials
•    Provide customer service by responding to visitor inquiries via email 
•    Assist with administrative duties including data entry, reporting, filing, and document preparation
•    Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned


Please note: Evening and weekend work is required, particularly during festivals and events.

Skills and Qualifications

•    Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, or a related field
•    Strong interest in tourism marketing, events, festivals, and visitor experience
•    Friendly, professional, and customer-service-oriented attitude
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging the public
•    Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
•    Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
•    Comfortable working outdoors and on your feet for extended periods
•    Ability to perform light lifting of supplies
•    Comfortable using computers and digital tools
•    Must be comfortable traveling to various locations across the City of Mississauga using personal transportation. This role requires attending multiple events and sites, which may involve transporting program materials, supplies, or equipment as needed. Use of a personal vehicle will be compensated at an established per‑kilometre rate.
•    Knowledge of Mississauga and local attractions is considered an asset

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 35 
Work Location: Civic Centre 
Organization Unit: P&B/Marketing 
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Tourism Division , Marketing 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. 

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

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. 

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. 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 complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will 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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