Co-op Student – Content and Design

Position Overview

The Vancouver Airport Authority has one (1) full-time opportunity for a co-op position in the External Affairs, Content and Design Department for up to a 4-month term starting May 2025. The successful candidate will support content creation, real-time monitoring and engagement, community management, creative asset development, social media reporting and the execution of a capstone project while collaborating with the External Affairs team to align content with broader communications goals.

Key Responsibilities include:

The Content and Design Team is responsible for bringing the YVR story to life through the management of YVR’s digital channels and oversight of the visual application of the brand including creative conceptualization, design, and implementation.

• Assist in the creation of engaging social media content, including posts, graphics and short-form videos to support brand storytelling and audience engagement.
• Monitor social media channels, identify trends, engage with audiences and flagging emerging issues for the team.
• Support community management efforts by responding to comments, messages and interactions in a timely manner.
• Assist with creative asset development using Canva and other design tools to support social media campaigns and ongoing content needs.
• Contribute to monthly social media reporting by collecting key performance metrics, analyzing trends and providing insights to optimize content strategy.

Key Qualifications include:

The individual will have the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook) and emerging digital trends.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in social media performance metrics.
• Experience with social media monitoring and community engagement is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

Additional Information:

• Application deadline: April 13, 2025
• Start and End Date:  May 5, 2025 – August 29, 2025
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours
• Dress Code: Westcoast Business Casual
• Number of Openings: 1
  

Salary Range : $24.08/hr + Living Wage top up to $27.05/hr

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.