Intern: Communications | Remote Canada

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications, the Communications Intern will be part of the national strategic communications team, supporting both internal and external communication initiatives. Supporting the delivery of polished communications material and initiatives across a social media, email, web, presentation decks, stakeholder meetings and the company’s SharePoint intranet, the Intern will contribute meaningfully to our corporate brand voice, stakeholder engagement and overall strategic communications plans.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Internal communications

• Assist with content creation, layout and design of company Intranet.
• Support development of graphics, animations and written content for internal channels.
• Contribute to the Communications Team’s content calendar.
• Support development of presentation decks for internal meetings (Town Halls, team meetings, etc.)
• Assist with development and implementation of Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with various departments and teams, working to fill gaps, build relationships and drive our organizational goals forward.

 

External communications

• Contribute to content creation for Circular Materials’ corporate social media platforms (LinkedIn and X) and website news articles.
• Create and/or edit graphics, video clips and written content for external channels.
• Support development of presentations decks for external events for industry stakeholders.
• Support social and traditional media monitoring using Meltwater.
• Support development of email communications, including newsletters and webinars.
• Support with delivery of external meetings via Zoom and Teams.

 

Other duties

• Edit and proofread written communications developed by other teams / team members.
• Other administrative tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education – currently enrolled in a Communications, Marketing or Business Administration program.

Experience

• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, with ability to create impactful, visually appealing presentation decks.
• Proficient with graphic design tools, notably Canva.
• Proficient in digital marketing tools and social media platforms (LinkedIn and X).
• Knows Zoom and MS Teams, able to create and administer webinars/meetings.
• Skilled with media monitoring/analysis software (such as Meltwater).
• Experience with WordPress and/or SharePoint is an asset.
• Experience with email marketing programs (Constant Contact) is considered an asset.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.
• Ability to read and write Canadian French is a desirable skill.

 

Portfolio and/or Work Samples Required

• During the initial application or interview phase for short listed candidates, submissions of work samples or access to your portfolio will be required.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a Canadian home office environment.
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

• A salary of $14,700 for the 4-month term.
• The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.
  

 

Job Vacancy Reason 

• This is a new 4-month internship role.

 

Artificial Intelligence 

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

 

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

 

Record Retention  

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

 

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

 

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

 

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

 

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

 

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

 

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca. This email is only used for accommodation requests.