Co-op Student, Corporate Communications

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Energy Board is seeking a motivated Co-op Student for an 8-month term in their Corporate Communications team. This role offers an opportunity to engage in various communication strategies, enhance public trust, and develop skills in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing studies in communications or public relations and possess strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing formal studies in communications, public relations or journalism.
• Extremely organized with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Writing engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Supporting logistical and strategic planning for consumer outreach.
• Assisting with the creation of briefing notes and presentations.

Skills

Writing

Project Management

Social Media Knowledge

Education

Pursuing studies in communications

Job description

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We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are theOntario Energy Board.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is currently looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and driven 8-month term Co-op Student to join the Corporate Communications team of our Public Affairs (PA) division.

The PA division acts as a bridge between the OEB and a variety of stakeholders that includes the public, consumers, media, the electricity and natural gas sectors, and government. In doing so, the PA team develops, implements and manages integrated communications strategies to enhance the OEB’s reputation, build consumer trust, and ensure transparent dissemination of information in support of the organization’s mandate. Ultimately, the PA division strives to create and maintain a positive public image, advocate for the organization, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of areas, including:

• Writing engaging content for internal and external audiences across a range of channels including newsletters, website etc.
• Supporting logistical and strategic planning for consumer outreach
• Assisting with the creation of briefing notes and presentations
• Contributing to the designing and development of promotions for corporate reports, internal communications, and events
• Support media relations activities
• Contributing to evaluation/analytics reporting.
• Performing other duties that will help you grow within your chosen discipline and field of study.

Qualifications

• Pursuing formal studies in communications, public relations or journalism
• An interest in public policy, the energy sector and government
• Superior writing and grammar skills
• Knowledge of popular social media platforms (blogs, "X", LinkedIn etc.)
• Extremely organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Fast learner who can adapt complex concepts to simple ones.

Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email [e-mail] .