Communications - Co-op Student - Winter

Black & McDonald Limited; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Markham, ON is seeking a Communications Co-op Student to join the Marketing and Communications team for a Winter term. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience creating and editing content across internal and external channels while supporting campaigns and events.

As an ideal candidate, you are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in communications or a related field, with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field.
• Experience from coursework, co-op, internships, or projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems is a plus.
• Experience with project management tools like Monday.com is an asset.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and proofread content for internal and external channels.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information, stories, photos, and materials.
• Support content planning, editorial calendars, and campaigns from planning to execution.
• Coordinate feedback and assets to move projects from concept to publication.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency of published materials.
• Monitor social media and prepare basic analytics reports to measure engagement.
• Assist with planning and execution of corporate events, conferences, and trade shows.

Skills

Strong communication

Editing & proofreading

Time management

Content development

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary program in Communications

Tools

Monday.com

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position : Communications Co-Op Student

Location : Markham, ON

Structure : Hybrid

Duration : 4 months (January - April 2027)

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Looking to apply what you've learned in the classroom while gaining real-world communications experience? Black & McDonald's Marketing and Communications team is looking for a Communications Co-op Student to join us for the Winter term and contribute to a variety of content, marketing, and communication initiatives.

Based in Markham, ON, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of marketing and communications initiatives while collaborating with teams across the organization. You will gain practical experience supporting projects from idea to execution while building skills in writing, planning, collaboration, and content development. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to work that reaches employees, and stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is organized, creative, detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create, edit, and proofread content for a variety of internal and external communication channels.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to gather information, stories, photos, and other materials that support marketing and communications initiatives.
• Support content planning, editorial calendars, and marketing campaigns from planning through execution.
• Coordinate feedback, approvals, and supporting assets to help move projects from concept to publication.
• Help maintain the quality, accuracy, and consistency of published materials.
• Monitor social media and communication performance and prepare basic analytics reports to help measure engagement and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with the planning and execution of corporate events, conferences, and trade shows, including on-site support and content-gathering activities.
• Collaborate with members of the Marketing & Communications team on a variety of creative and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Relevant experience gained through coursework, co-op placements, internships, volunteer activities, student organizations, or personal projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems is an asset.
• Experience with project management tools, such as Monday.com, is an asset.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools is an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Interest in communications, marketing, and digital media.
• Interest in construction, facilities management or infrastructure industries is an asset.

Expected compensation for this role is a starting pay range between $21-24/hour dependent on education level, skills and experience.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.