Communications Intern

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is offering a Communications Intern position for a 4-month contract in the Communications, Research & Policy department. You will work on drafting materials, capturing media at events, and supporting campaigns.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a 3rd year Communications program, Canadian residents with valid SIN, and may travel occasionally with a valid G license.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 3rd year post-secondary program related to Communications or Social Media.
• Canadian resident or landed immigrant with valid work permit.
• Must have a valid social insurance number.

Responsibilities

• Support drafting of communications plans, pitches, newsletters and social content.
• Capture photos/videos at school and Board events.
• Produce and edit social media videos.
• Create social media graphics using Canva.
• Conduct research and draft briefing notes or promotional materials.
• Maintain and update website content.
• Assist with media monitoring.
• Support community engagement and special campaigns.

Skills

Residency & SIN

Canadian resident/Landed status

Valid SIN

G license (asset)

Education

3rd year Communications program

Job description

Pay Rate: $23/Hr (Exclusive of Statutory Holiday & Vacation Pay)

Internship Period of Employment: September 2026 to December 2026 (4 Months)

Hybrid- Minimum 40 hours/week

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a Communications Intern for a (4) month contract within the Communications, Research & Policy department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Supervisor, Issues and Media Relations, this position will have an opportunity to work on various projects and gain practical experience in providing support in the field of Communications. The intern will support the department and work on various initiatives.

• Support drafting of communications plans, pitches, newsletters, social media content, remarks etc.
• Capture photos/videos at school and Board events
• Produce and edit social media videos
• Support with creating social media graphics using Canva
• Conduct research and draft briefing notes or promotional materials
• Help maintain and update website content
• Support with media monitoring
• Support community engagement projects, student voice initiatives, and special campaigns (e.g., Catholic Education Week, Mental Health Week).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrolled in a 3rd Year post-secondary program related to Communications, Social Media or related field
• Must be a Canadian resident or have Landed Immigration status, with a valid work permit approved through Immigration Canada
• Must have a valid social insurance number
• A valid G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are considered strong assets for this position for occasional travel

MENTORSHIP & SUPPORT:

• Pairing with experienced professionals during the first two weeks
• Regular check-ins with the Manager, Communications
• Access to learning resources and training materials

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.