Unit: Learning and Development
Reporting to: Lead, Content, Learning and Development
Management/Non-management: Non-management
Duration: Full-time (35 hours/week for 8 weeks), starting early July 2026
Compensation: $20.00/hour
Date established or amended: June 2026
Location: Hybrid (within GTA) or Remote (within Ontario)
CERIC is committed to providing a flexible, safe and accessible workspace that supports productivity and well-being. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote and in-person work at our Toronto office (2 St. Clair Ave E). Employees are expected to work onsite regularly, typically one day per week at present, with the frequency subject to adjustment as organizational needs evolve. While some flexibility in the workday can be accommodated, employees are expected to meet milestones, deliverables and attend internal and external meetings as required. Employees must have dependable internet access and a dedicated, quiet and safe workspace to perform their duties effectively when working remotely.

About Us:

As the leading Canadian organization to support education and research in career counselling and career development, CERIC is committed to provide a collaborative work environment grounded in respect for diversity of lived experience and opinion and recognizes the many ways that leadership is demonstrated through the skills and abilities of its staff and volunteers. CERIC is committed to racial justice and reconciliation. As CERIC furthers the goals and vision of The Counselling Foundation of Canada CERIC and Foundation staff are cross-appointed to both organizations.

Position Summary  

Reporting to the Lead, Content, Learning and Development, the Learning Content Specialist (Intern) provides hands-on support for CERIC’s marketing, learning, and advocacy activities. This position assists with listicle updates for the CareerWise website, digital content updates, interest-holder research and outreach, and the coordination of Learning Hub and Resource Library offerings. The Specialist supports the promotion of CERIC’s projects, publications, and the Cannexus conference, ensuring quality and consistency in all communications while contributing to the effective day-to-day implementation of marketing and communications operations.

Core Responsibilities 

  • Contribute to CareerWise website initiatives, such as listicle creation, web posting and article dissemination
  • Research resources and develop listicles by reviewing tools, articles and websites suitable for Career Development Professionals
  • Extract notable quotes and key takeaways from researched resources to develop and curate an evergreen bank of micro-content
  • Draft social media copy and promotional Canva graphics for LinkedIn and Facebook
  • Facilitate the thematic reorganization of our diverse learning resources
  • Organize and code CERIC, CareerWise and CJCD resources by content type on WordPress
  • Support webinar tasks, including scriptwriting, communication with presenters and survey results analysis
  • Other duties as assigned

What We Look For

  • Recent graduate or student enrolled in University or College

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to accurately support web postings, article updates, and listicle layouts.

  • A creative, proactive thinker with strong initiative who can work independently to clear task lists and collaboratively with colleagues on broader brand initiatives.

  • Awareness of the ethical and responsible use of AI-assisted tools in journalistic, communications, and marketing contexts.

  • Familiarity with designing digital assets (Canva), posting to social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook), managing data (SharePoint), and operating email marketing systems (MailChimp) is considered a strong asset.

  • CERIC Competency: Demonstrated capacity to consistently meet CERIC competency expectations at the Early Career level.

  • Demonstrated capacity to consistently meet CERIC competency expectations at the Early Career level.

CERIC Competencies

CERIC has identified six competencies for this role: Results Orientation, Communications, Performance Productivity and Planning, Continuous Improvement and Adaptability, Team Orientation and Work Commitment and Projects a Positive Image. The person in this role will demonstrate the capacity to consistently meet CERIC competency expectations at the early to mid-career level.

CERIC’s values are Inclusivity, Accessibility, Collaboration, Diversity, Integrity and Aspiration. We prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion not only in our programs but also as an employer. Our team consists of individuals with diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, all sharing a passion for advancing meaningful projects. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success. We are committed to racial justice and reconciliation. For this role, we will be actively prioritizing individuals from underrepresented groups (including women, gender minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, racialized individuals and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities) to apply for this position.

Additionally, this position is being funded in part by the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, the hire MUST be: 

  • between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; 
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; 
  • and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. 

*International students are not eligible. 

How to Apply

Send an email to Rachel So, Lead, Content, Learning and Development by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (or until filled). The email will include:

  1. Subject “Learning content specialist application”
  2. Resume
  3. Cover letter (optional)