Communications Student - Summer 2026

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saint John is seeking a Communications Student for Summer 2026. This role involves developing creative communication materials and implementing social media strategies. Ideal for post-secondary students in marketing or communications with a passion for brand storytelling. Opportunities include mentorship and real work experience, starting in May 2026.

Benefits

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1,000

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development and growth

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary program.
• Preference for business administration, communications, marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver communication materials.
• Create and implement social media strategies to increase engagement.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Communications team.
• Report on communication metrics and participate in audits.
• Contribute to the communications calendar and editorial planning.
• Bring unique ideas and suggestions into the role.

Skills

Creative mindset

Passion for marketing

Energetic self-starter

Open to learning

Organized multi-tasker

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Job description

Overview

BUILD YOUR CAREER AS A COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT (SUMMER 2026)

Are you an ambitious and creative post-secondary student looking to make your mark in the world of marketing? Build the foundations of your career (and your brand) with the J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) Construction & Equipment Division for the Summer 2025. If you have a passion for content creation and spreading positive brand messaging, this role is for you!

The position will begin in May 2026 and continue until August 2026.

You'll be based out of our Saint John Head Office at 300 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick.

Did you know? Since January 2024, J.D. Irving, Limited has committed to reimbursing the co-op fee for students completing their work term with the company up to $1,000.

NOTE: Applications for both co-op and non-co-op students will be accepted!

What can you expect from your work term?

Start building your career within a vibrant JDI division, where you will gain exciting, meaningful, and practical work experience. Additionally, JDI offers you the chance to join a network of experienced communications and marketing professionals across the organization for coaching and mentorship, shared experiences, best practices, and professional development and growth.

Qualifications

necessities: Currently enrolled and in good standing in a post-secondary program. Preference will be given to students in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

• Creative mindset: You\'re ready to bring your fresh ideas to the table and think outside the box.
• Passion for marketing: You live and breathe brand storytelling and customer engagement.
• Energetic self-starter: You’re proactive, motivated, ready (and excited!) to hit the ground running.
• Open to learning: You’re not expected to be an expert in any specific area, but you’re open to learning photography, videography, and social media platforms.
• Organized multi-tasker with strong attention to detail: Juggling multiple projects excites you, it doesn\'t scare you. Plus, with your strong attention to detail, you’ll make sure every campaign shines.

Responsibilities

• Get creative: You’ll be developing, coordinating, scheduling, producing, and delivering various internal and external communication materials. This includes writing assignments that will leave lasting impressions on your audience.
• Get social: You’ll dive in to create and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Get connected: Collaborate with the best of the best! You’ll have exposure to the JDI Corporate Communications team to ensure brand standards are met and assist in coordinating divisional photoshoots.
• Get analytical: With a basic understanding of analytics, you’ll report on communication metrics and participate in audits as required while driving results.
• Get involved: Support and contribute to the communications calendar while assisting with the proactive planning of editorial content.
• Get heard: You’re highly encouraged to bring your own unique thoughts, ideas and suggestions into the role. Your contributions are important.