Communications Co-op

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Communications Co-op to support internal communications and employee engagement within the Human Resources team.

You will draft communications, maintain intranet content, and contribute to organization-wide projects in a fast-paced environment. You will work with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure clear messaging, branding consistency, and timely updates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, or related program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms (intranet, newsletters, social media) is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and familiarity with SharePoint or similar tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting employee communications, including emails, announcements, and internal updates.
• Support intranet content publishing on platforms such as news posts and department pages.
• Contribute to communication materials for organizational initiatives and updates.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement events and campaigns.

Skills

Content creation for digital platforms

Microsoft Office

Canva

Education

Postsecondary program in Communications/PR/HR

Tools

SharePoint

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!

SUMMARY

Reporting into the Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist, the Communications Co-op will support the delivery of internal communications across the organization. This role is situated within the Human Resources team and works closely with HR and cross-functional partners. You will assist with drafting communications, supporting employee engagement initiatives, maintaining intranet content, and contributing to a variety of organization-wide projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

Internal Communications & Content Execution

• Assist in drafting employee communications, including emails, announcements, and internal updates.
• Support the creation and publishing of content on intranet platforms, such as news posts and department pages.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials for organizational initiatives and updates.
• Communicate updates and key messages to employees in a clear, engaging, and timely manner.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and branding across communications.

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Support Partner with HR team members to support employee engagement initiatives, including a recognition program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and employee experience throughout acquisition and integration process.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement events, including days of recognition, spotlight series, and seasonal campaigns.

Communication Compliance & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve communication channels with on-site employees.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to GIP’s Intranet site.
• Manage and maintain the communications and engagement calendar to support consistent messaging.

Additional Program Support & Special Projects

• Support onboarding communications for new employees and acquisitions.
• Contribute to a wide range of evolving HR and business initiatives as needed.
• Maintain organization and tracking of communication requests and deliverables.
• Provide flexible support in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift regularly.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, or related program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in content creation for digital platforms (ex: intranet, newsletters, social media) is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and familiarity with SharePoint or similar tools is an asset.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $20 - $23 per hour.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
• GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies.
• We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches.
• Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
• We thank you for your interest.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

"Green Infrastructure Partners Inc." “GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best.

Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public.

Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work The work we do impacts lives.

It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities.

We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies.

Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities.

From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors.

The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!