Communications Intern (8 Months Contract)

407 ETR is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Communications student to pitch in with the day-to-day tasks of the Communications team. This position reports into the Manager, Communications. The primary responsibilities of this role are to assist with development and execution of internal and external communications campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal clients to identify corporate news and disseminates it across the organization through the design and execution of attention-grabbing posters, emails and intranet articles

• Produce daily industry news email for internal stakeholders

• Daily social media monitoring 

• Assist with the coordination of internal events and external events, as required

• Responsible for writing, editing and publishing pages on 407 ETR’s Intranet

• Contribute to the development of external communications products as required. This may include copywriting for customer newsletters, bill inserts, webpages or social media content

• Assist with the development of advertising creative and help to coordinate the placement of digital, radio and print advertisements

• Support 407 ETR’s sponsorship and donation program, as required

• Assist with the development of PowerPoint presentations  

• Assist with the production of regular departmental reporting including social media analytics

• Assist with the inventory and maintenance of the department’s marketing closet

• Coordinate the distribution of promotional items for stakeholder groups as necessary

• Assist with project-based tasks as required

• Complete miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, possess strong writing skills and come equipped with a “can-do” attitude. Other qualifications include:

• Understanding of basic principles of corporate communications and public relations

• Familiar with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok

• Strong editing and writing skills

• Knowledge of Canadian Press style

• Microsoft Office – highly proficient in PowerPoint

• Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Energetic, proactive and creative

• Positive and collaborative attitude

• Proficient working in a Mac environment

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign considered an asset

• Completion of university or college degree and enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program in PR or Corporate Communications with an internship requirement for graduation

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%);

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors (44.20%); and

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.