Job Posting: Communications Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs) — 2026

Canada Summer Jobs posting 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and motivated Communications Coordinator to support Lambda’s marketing and communications work during the summer of 2026. Reporting to the Director of Development and working in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Committee, you will help transform Lambda’s existing content and assets into compelling digital material that amplifies our mission and engages our community year-round.

This role is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and is open to eligible students aged 15–30.

  • Position Type: Summer Student — 8-Week Contract 
  • Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday 
  • Compensation: $21/hour 
  • Start Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 
  • End Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 
  • Location: Fully Remote (Within Canada) 
  • Technology: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) 
  • Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2026

What You’ll Do

  • Design social media graphics and evergreen content using Canva, drawing on Lambda’s existing assets such as our Case for Support and award materials
  • Support the development and maintenance of a social media content calendar
  • Edit and produce short-form video content for Instagram Reels and TikTok, repurposing Lambda’s library of video interviews and fundraising videos
  • Write and edit copy for social media posts, newsletters, and the Lambda website as needed Provide communications and marketing support to Lambda’s Marketing & Communications Committee
  • Support other special projects as they arise

You Are

  • Passionate about equity in education and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
  • Creative, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative
  • A strong communicator with an eye for visual storytelling
  • Organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a remote, independently-driven environment

Assets

  • Proficiency with Canva for social media and digital design
  • Experience with video editing — whether through mobile-first tools like CapCut or desktop software such as DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere; what matters most is resourcefulness and a willingness to learn
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok
  • Strong writing and copy editing skills
  • Comfort with Google Workspace
  • Access to your own computer, smartphone, and reliable internet connection
  • Bilingual (FR/EN) would be a strong asset

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, and digital content production
  • Mentorship and collaboration with a national 2SLGBTQIA+ organization
  • The opportunity to contribute directly to mission-driven work with real community impact
  • A flexible, supportive, and affirming remote work environment

Eligibility

To apply for this role, you must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
  • Be located in the Ottawa — National Capital Region and Environs

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and résumé by email as a single PDF to:

  • Darren Stehle, Director of Development development@lambdafoundation.org
  • No later than 11:59 PM EST on Friday, June 20, 2026.

Interviews will take place the following week, with the position starting Monday, July 6, 2026.

Thank you for your interest.

About Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada

Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada advances and supports equitable access to education through bursaries and research scholarships, as well as community recognition awards to empower 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC individuals across Canada.