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Co-op Student - Communications

Req ID: 27348 
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: January - April, 2026
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 11/21/2025

 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be currently enrolled in a recognized program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and be eligible to participate in a work term during the specified period. Applicants are required to upload valid proof of enrollment when submitting their application.

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking a detail-oriented and research-driven student to support its Strategic Communications and Initiatives team in enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of City communications. This role involves conducting an environmental scan of leading North American municipalities to identify best practices in equity-focused communication. The successful candidate will develop two foundational documents: an inclusive content and accessibility standards guideline and a City house-style guide, both of which will help ensure that all City communications reflect Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles, meet plain language standards, and adhere to accessibility requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Conduct a comprehensive environmental scan of major North American cities to identify best practices in inclusive and accessible communications.
•    Research and gather municipal guidelines related to EDI, plain language, and accessibility in public communications.
•    Draft, revise, and finalize: 
        • An Inclusive Content and Accessibility Standards Guideline for use by the Strategic Communications and Initiatives team.
        • A City House-Style Guide with examples that reflect the City’s writing style and tone and considers EDI, plain language and accessibility principles.
•    Provide strategic recommendations for the rollout and adoption of these documents across City departments.
•    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with existing City policies and values.

Skills and Qualifications

•    Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education or master's program in business management, communications, public relations or a related field.
•    Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill information from multiple sources.
•    Excellent written communication skills, with attention to clarity, tone, and inclusivity.
•    Familiarity with principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, plain language writing, and accessibility standards.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
•    Experience with communications, public policy, or related fields is an asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.80 - 23.53
Hours of Work: 3 days a week (7 hours a day) 
Work Location: Civic Centre - 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Work Model : This is an on-site role requiring presence in the office three days per week 
Organization Unit: CMO/Business Communications 
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Strategic Communications&Initiatives , Media and Business Communications 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 



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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