Events Assistant/Summer Student

Company Description

The Georgetown Hospital Foundation partners with our community to build awareness and inspire giving to raise funds for essential equipment and services for Georgetown Hospital.  We are grateful for the tremendous support from individuals and businesses in Halton Hills and West Brampton that help the Foundation fund the highest priority equipment, capital and program needs of the hospital.

Job Description

Do you love working with a supportive and collaborative team to plan, market and execute a variety of events?  Are you energized by no two days of work being the same? If you derive job satisfaction by knowing you are making an impact on the health of our community, consider joining our team this summer!

The Georgetown Hospital Foundation is seeking an Events Assistant to support our fundraising and community outreach activities on a contract basis over the summer.  The position is based out of our offices at Georgetown Hospital with typical weekday hours and flexibility for remote work. 

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy & Events, this temporary position will enjoy the benefits of learning from a group of skilled colleagues willing to assist with professional development to help achieve your short and long term career goals.    

In this role you will:

• Assist with executing event tasks for both of our signature events (The Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital and The Gala in support of Georgetown Hospital Foundation).
• Provide social media marketing and website content support.
• Assist with organizing suppliers and vendors for community partner events.
• Maintain databases and internal tools used for stewardship and tracking project progress.
• Take minutes at committee meetings.
• Conduct research, and one-off projects from time to time when required.
• General office duties and support as required.

Qualifications

We endeavor to hire individuals who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and excellence which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• You love to learn and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners.
• Familiar with social media channels and engagement strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Considerable initiative, strong attention to detail and good judgment.
• Familiarity of Halton Hills an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with database experience an asset.
• Comfortable working in an office setting as well as out in the public representing GHF.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Flexibility to work periodic non-traditional work hours that might include evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

Hours:  Monday to Friday, days and evenings, some weekends required (Hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $17.60 to $23.90 per hour

Date Posted:  May 12, 2026

Application Deadline Date:  May 19, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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