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Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate over 34,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide these amazing benefits:Competitive wagesAccess to on-demand pay get your money as soon as you earned it through Dayforce WalletProfit-sharingFlexible group medical and dentalFitness and Wellness reimbursementTraining and Development allowanceGroup RRSP matchingUp to 20% rental discounts, and more!Boardwalk is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing Assistant (Summer Student) to support our Marketing and Operations teams during the busy summer leasing season. These roles provide hands-on experience in event planning, community engagement, marketing, and brand execution across multiple residential communities.The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating Resident events, supporting local marketing initiatives, and conducting on-site marketing audits. These positions offer exposure to real-world marketing operations, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the opportunity to build professional relationships across the organization.This is an ideal opportunity for a student pursuing a degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.ResponsibilitiesEvent Planning & Execution (Primary Focus)Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of Resident engagement events and community activationsAttend and support on-site events including set-up, tear-down, vendor coordination, and guest interactionRepresent Boardwalk at community and sponsorship eventsHelp coordinate Kids Club activities and summer programmingTrack event attendance and assist with post-event reporting and feedback collectionSite Audits & Brand Compliance (Secondary Focus)Conduct on-site audits at residential communities to review signage, marketing materials, and brand presentationDocument findings through photos and reportsIdentify opportunities for improvement and communicate recommendations to the Marketing teamAssist with coordination of signage updates and installationsCollaboration & Relationship BuildingWork closely with Operations teams (Leasing and Site staff) to support marketing initiativesBuild positive working relationships across communitiesAct as a liaison between Marketing and site teams when coordinating events and materialsMarketing SupportAssist with social media content creation and schedulingSupport advertising and promotional campaigns as neededHelp manage digital assets such as photos and marketing collateralProvide support for regional sponsorship initiativesAssist with administrative tasks such as tracking invoices and organizing marketing materialsExperience & Education RequirementsCurrently enrolled in a diploma or degree program in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fieldPrevious customer service, retail, hospitality, or event experience considered an assetInterest in marketing, events, or community engagementTechnical RequirementsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Familiarity with Canva preferredFamiliarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) preferredBasic content creation skills are an assetNon-Technical RequirementsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsComfortable interacting with Residents and representing Boardwalk at eventsHighly organized with strong attention to detailPositive and professional attitudeAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to learn and take initiativeFull-time hours from May through AugustSome evening and weekend work required (events)Valid drivers license requiredAccess to a vehicle required (travel between communities)In-office and on-site work requiredWhat Youll GainThis role is designed to provide practical marketing experience beyond classroom learning. By the end of the summer, you will have:Hands-on experience planning and executing real events and community activationsExposure to how marketing supports leasing, Resident retention, and occupancyOpportunities to create social media contentExperience collaborating with cross-functional teamsInsight into branding, property marketing, and local advertising strategyNetworking opportunities across multiple communities and departmentsMentorship and feedback from an experienced marketing teamInterested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. If applying for a location you do not currently reside in, please specify if you are planning to relocate and the approximate timeframe that you would be available to start work if an offer is presented.We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr