Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: Reporting to and taking direction from the Communications Manager, the Communications Co-Op Student contributes to and supports the development, coordination, and implementation of internal and external communications plans and materials, and public engagement activities.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of assignments. Projects may include:

• Promotional material, including event displays, news releases, advertisements, social media postings and measurement related to outreach initiatives from multiple City departments.
• Media monitoring.
• Communications materials development.
• Online information development for public communication.
• E-newsletter production to provide updates for staff.
• Photo inventory and video production to illustrate City services.
• Liaise with and respond to general inquiries from staff, other governments and agencies, residents and the public, community interest groups, businesses, media, and other contacts.
• Assist other functions within the Communications Department, i.e., digital communications when necessary.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $24.97 per hour plus 12% in lieu, based on seven (7) hours per day between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Position Dates: 4 Months - May to August 2026

Co-op Student - Communications - Job Description

Education/Training

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must be currently enrolled in a university or technical college co-op program (Communications, Journalism, Public Relations).

Preferred Criteria

• Ability to perform well in public forums.
• Completion of third-year communication studies.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, videography, writing and /or online fluency.

Co-Op Student Program Eligibility Requirements:

You must be registered with your educational institution’s co-op program for the duration of the term of this position. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Posting Date:  January 9, 2026

Closing Date and Time: January 23, 2026

Posting Number:  26-004

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]