Career Opportunities with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
A great place to work.
Career Opportunities with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
A great place to work.
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JOB TITLE: Digital Marketing Intern
OPENINGS: 1 (existing)
STATUS: Contract – Full-Time (January-April)
LOCATION: Remote in Ontario, Canada
Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario or National Capital Region, maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/week
PAY RATE: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
About Us
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.
Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.
Why Work with WSPS
As a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:
Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses
35-hour work week
Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
Join a team that values your voice and encourages fresh ideas
Learn, grow, and be inspired through hands-on collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals.
And more!
Job Summary
The Digital Marketing Intern will play a key role in supporting WSPS’ SEO activities, content creation and production, and digital/online presence. This role focuses on general digital marketing activities, including supporting website content authoring, SEO optimization, creative content production and social media operations This position is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience in SEO, social media and digital marketing.
1. SEO SUPPORT
Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities for website and content optimization.
Assist in implementing SEO best practices to improve search engine rankings and website visibility.
Monitor and report on SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
2. WEBSITE CONTENT AUTHORING
Update and maintain website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with branding guidelines.
Collaborate with the content team to create and upload new pages, blogs, or resources.
Optimize on-page elements, including metadata, headings, thumbnails, internal links, etc.
3. SOCIAL MEDIA OPERATIONS
Support daily operations of social media platforms, including scheduling posts, responding to comments, and monitoring engagement.
Develop creative and compelling content tailored to different social media channels.
4. CONTENT CREATION
Develop visual and written content using tools such as Canva.
Basic knowledge & understanding of design standards, brand management and production of marketing/promotional materials
Develops & presents creative concepts and builds support for effective concepts among internal clients and stakeholders.
Collaborate with the MarCom teams to brainstorm and produce new content ideas.
Ensure all content aligns with WSPS brand guidelines and messaging.
5. ANALYTICS & REPORTING
Track website and social media performance, providing regular updates and actionable insights.
Assist in analyzing digital marketing data, interpreting key metrics, and providing insights to optimize campaign performance and audience engagement
6. RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Stay up-to-date with digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices, especially in SEO and social media.
Provide ideas and recommendations for enhancing website functionality and user experience.
6. GENERAL SUPPORT
Assist with updating and maintaining website content to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Support email marketing activities, including drafting newsletters and promotional messages.
Help coordinate digital advertising efforts by preparing creative assets and monitoring campaign performance.
Ensure consistency across all digital channels and campaigns.
7. ALWAYS CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT (at all times)
Complies with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and company rules established in WSPS Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS).
Contributes to promoting a healthy, safe, and respectful culture.
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
Skills, Knowledge, Expertise
Minimum
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience creating or managing content for social media platforms.
Proficiency with Canva or similar design tools.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Creative, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast pace digital environment.
Video production experience/knowledge an asset.
Preferred
Previous related working experience considered an asset
Familiarity with AEO, SEO, and GEO optimization strategies.
Basic video editing skills using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar.
Basic understanding of AI concepts and how they can improve digital marketing systems and frameworks.
Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Passion for social media and community building, with a strong sense of creativity and cultural awareness.
Interest in internal and external influencer collaboration.
Additional Requirements
Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.
To support success in building connections, inclusion and collaboration, a minimum level of in person presence for the purposes of meetings is required for all team members:
Divisional Meetings on a quarterly basis.
Team Meetings on a monthly basis.
All client-facing and external partners (such as the Ministry) meetings will be held in the format preferred by the client or partner, whether in person or virtual.
An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person.
SLT and others involved in Board of Director meetings and/or committee work may be required to attend meetings in person from time to time, as needed.
Application Information
Deadline for Application: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by 4:00pm eastern time.
To Apply: Visit our Employment Opportunities page and click Start Application to apply!
*Please note, all applicants must apply through our Applicant Tracking System*
Feel like you have some of the requirements but not all? We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.
We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 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 inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.
We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
