First Work is a leading membership organization bringing together the best providers of employment services, business leadership, academia, and government committed to advancing healthy employment ecosystems. Our membership community shapes our work and positions us as the bridge between jobseekers and employment opportunities. Our continued advocacy at all levels of government supports progressive policy development for the benefit of all jobseekers and communities. Our direct engagement with youth, newcomers and frontline practitioners ensures our services are relevant, culturally appropriate, and timely.
The Opportunity:
First Work is looking for an individual to take on the role of the Social Media Coordinator. The individual will be responsible for assisting in developing, implementing and monitoring First Work’s social media strategy in order to increase brand awareness and program participation.
The successful applicant will demonstrate sound judgment, be flexible and willing to learn and adapt to different work assignments in a team setting.
Eligibility: This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To qualify, applicants must be
- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Please note: International students are not eligible for this opportunity.
Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Content Creation and Management
- Develop and maintain a social media calendar, including notable external and internal dates.
- Create and publish consistent, meaningful content including images and videos on all platforms that excites our community to take action and build meaningful connections.
- Coordinate and attend company events to capture content and post on social media platforms.
- Implement other strategies to maintain First Work & Aspire’s social media presence.
- Ad hoc tasks as assigned.
2. Strategy Development
- Contributes to development and implementation of the social media strategy in accordance with First Work’s strategic plan, brand, industry best practices, and emerging trends to engage stakeholders by directly supporting the Communications team.
- Stay updated on industry trends, social media best practices, and emerging platforms to recommend new strategies.
3. Community Engagement
- Monitor social media channels for mentions, comments, and messages, and respond in a timely and professional manner.
- Foster a positive and authentic online community by engaging with followers, addressing concerns, and fostering a sense of community.
4. Collaboration and Thought Leadership
- Collaborate with other divisions to gather content, ensure consistency, and align social media efforts with overall marketing initiatives.
- Supports First Work’s endeavours by developing, writing, and contributing to written pieces for pitching, blog purposes, or member communications.
5. Analytics and Reporting
- Analyze social media metrics and provide regular reports to evaluate the effectiveness of social media efforts.
- Prepare reports on our social media marketing efforts.
Who you are:
- Detail Oriented & Organized – Strong attention to detail and an ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities at once. Capable to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines.
- Communicator - Strong verbal communication skills, effective and professional written communication skills.
- Proactive Self-Starter – Independent, flexible, and adaptable learner who takes initiative to ask thoughtful questions to take action.
- Team Player - willing to assist with multiple areas of the organization.
- Creative thinker - Always looking for opportunities to grow and learn in a flexible and adaptive environment.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Personal or professional experience is preferred (co-op, projects, volunteer, etc).
- Experience in writing, editing, and publishing written and visual content.
- Have excellent customer services skills
- Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Zoom, Canva, and Adobe are considered assets.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
Anticipated End Date: August 2026
Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week
Hourly Wage: $17.60
Hiring Values: First Work is committed to fostering a work environment which reflects our values as an organization and community, including a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals who identify as one or more of the following to apply: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, LGTBQ2S+, women, and/or, gender-diverse persons.
Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please indicate how First Work can accommodate your needs.
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be invited to a virtual interview.
How To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Social Media Coordinator - First name_Last name". Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, May 19 by 5:00 PM EST.
Job Types: Temporary, Internship, Contract
Contract length: 10 weeks
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment?
- Are you a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27*?
- Are you legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations?
Work Location: Remote
