Position: Sales and Marketing Assistant
Summer 2026

Description

The Literary Press Group of Canada (LPG) is seeking a contract Sales and Marketing Assistant for eight weeks this summer. The position, funded through Canada Summer Jobs, is for a youth interested in the publishing industry. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious, and well organized, and they will have a passion for literature. The start date will be on or around June 29, 2026.

Eligibility

To be eligible under the terms of Canada Summer Jobs funding, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada (must have a valid Social Insurance Number). International students are not eligible.

Summary of Responsibilities

The precise combination of duties will vary depending on the projects assigned, and may include the following:

• Conduct research for ongoing projects related to literary publishing, book sales and marketing, book-related media, bibliodata, foreign rights sales, or other topics
• Create and use spreadsheets to organize, analyze, and correct data
• Support LPG program managers with selected sales and marketing tasks, which could include copywriting and editing, proofreading, and design
• Assist with administrative tasks and general office support

Qualifications

• Advanced internet research skills to search for, evaluate, and document information and sources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google docs and sheets
• Proficiency with Canva would be an asset
• Strong critical thinking and writing skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, both in writing and by phone and videoconference
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a virtual team (working remotely)
• Some post-secondary education completed or equivalent relevant work experience

Compensation

$20 / hour (35 hours/week, for a total of 8 weeks)

Location

The LPG is a remote work environment and this position will be conducted remotely, with the candidate’s own system and internet connection. Our employees currently reside in Ontario, but applications from anywhere in Canada are welcome.

Deadline

Sunday, May 10 at 11:59 pm EDT

To Apply

To apply, please email your résumé and cover letter as a single document (Word or PDF) to hiring@lpg.ca with “Sales and Marketing Assistant” in the subject line, by no later than Sunday, May 10 at 11:59 pm (EDT). Application materials must not contain AI-generated content, and if they are found to, the application will be disqualified. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The LPG embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination. We have adopted a Code of Conduct to guide our interactions. We encourage applications from BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQ2SIA+ applicants, and others facing barriers to employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please inform us of any accommodation needs to hiring@lpg.ca.

A Note on AI

The large-language models that power common generative AI tools are built off of the uncompensated work of writers and publishers. We will not use AI at any point in the hiring process, and we require applicants to do the same.

About the Literary Press Group

Founded in 1975, the LPG is a not-for-profit association that represents over 60 Canadian-owned and -operated literary book publishers from coast to coast. Our members produce books by some of Canada’s most innovative and creative writers, giving readers access to diverse voices that have not been well represented in mainstream publishing. In addition to their cultural contributions, LPG members are small businesses that support local economies through the full range of their business activities, from editorial, design, and production to marketing, sales, and distribution.

The LPG advocates for members and for Canadian literary culture; manages a collective sales force; offers distribution services; operates the online book retailer All Lit Up; provides professional development and knowledge-sharing opportunities; and represents member publishers at national and international events. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canadian Government through the Canada Book Fund and Canada Council for the Arts, and of the Ontario Government through the Ontario Arts Council.

To learn more, please visit https://www.lpg.ca/ and https://alllitup.ca/.