Marketing & Communications Specialist Co-op

Role Type: Contract Co-op Student Duration: 16 weeks minimum (extension for the right candidate is preferred)
Start date: Jan 2026 Hours: (Full time) 37.5 hours
Wage: $18/hour Location: Office & Home
Criteria: Registered fulltime Marketing and/or Communications student at a post-secondary Canadian institution who is either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Fully vaccinated.
Application Deadline: March 16

The Organization:
Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is a non-profit member association, serving the interests of the human life sciences community in British Columbia. LSBC supports and represents the life sciences sector of British Columbia through leadership, events, advocacy, and promotion of our world-class life sciences community. LSBC undertakes numerous initiatives including local, national, and international partnerships helping to facilitate investment and global partnering opportunities, whilst nurturing a climate of innovation and economic development in B.C. Please see www.lifesciencesbc.ca for more information.

The Opportunity:
The Marketing & Communications Co-op Student is a short-term role that supports the Manager, Marketing & Communications in analyzing, organizing, and executing marcomms department initiatives that serve the greater good of the entire organization and its membership.

Scope of Position:

• Social Media - defining and executing a comprehensive social media strategy
• Website - managing the collection and posting of materials as well as updating
• Newsletters - assisting with the preparation of weekly newsletters
• Branding - ensuring consistent use of marketing materials

Skills & Knowledge

• Interest in health and life sciences
• An analytical mind and ability to think critically
• Sound writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of a purposeful Social Media strategies
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign suite, Canva, and capable of creating visually compelling presentations
• Knowledge of email marketing software such as Constant Contact
• Experience with WordPress, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics

Application: email your application to Rosabel Bong, Manager, Marketing & Communications at rbong@lifesciencesbc.ca.