Marketing Assistant Position (Co-op)

Company Overview

We’re a university-based startup helping students with all things finances. We focus on securing grant/scholarship/bursary funding, then guide them with saving, budgeting, taxes, and planning for the future!

The Role

As a Marketing Assistant, you’ll help grow our brand by:

  • Planning and promoting student events and campaigns

  • Creating content for social media, newsletters, and digital marketing

  • Tracking metrics and managing shared resources

  • Bringing creative ideas to boost engagement and visibility

Why Join Us?

  • Start-up environment: As a small company, every team member gets to wear many hats. You’ll gain insight into all aspects of business operations and have the opportunity to work on personal projects that you think will help improve the financial lives of students!

  • Make a genuine impact: The average student we work with earns over $3,000 in grants they otherwise would not have received. We are proud of the impact we have on relieving financial stress for students!

  • Collaborative team: We are a small team always looking to grow and improve. You will be part of a close-knit team, and your say will have an impact on the future operations of the company!

  • Great benefits: Work on campus, work with students, flexible hours, reimbursements for furthering education, personal tech, bougie espresso machine in our office, and all training is provided on the job. You are encouraged to reach out to current staff members about their experience at the company!

  • Full-time positions upon graduation: The student financial advisor position is designed to act as a stepping stone towards a full-time financial planning position upon graduation.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program – Ideally in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities – You enjoy managing to-do lists and seeing things through.

  • Creative mindset – You like brainstorming new ways to get people interested and involved.

  • Comfortable using social media platforms and productivity tools – Tools like Google Suite, Canva, and others are part of your day-to-day.

  • Clear communicator – You’re confident in both written and verbal communication.

  • Excited to be part of a fast-moving, collaborative team – You’re adaptable and enjoy working with others to make things happen.

  • Experience in event planning, student leadership, or digital content creation is a bonus, but not required.

Compensation:

$20 per hour. After a successful co-op/contract term, employees are invited to continue full-time to receive a salary!

How to Apply:

Send your résumé and cover letter to hiring@hifinance.ca with the subject: Marketing Assistant Application.

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Last Updated: September 2025