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The Oshawa Generals Hockey Club is a member of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League. Established in 1937, the Oshawa Generals are an integral part of the Oshawa and Durham Region community. The positive development of hockey players both on and off the ice is our focus, giving the players outstanding facilities and coaches to master their craft while being key members of the community. A winning attitude runs deep within the Generals organization having won 13 OHL Championships and 5 Memorial Cups.

Duties

The Oshawa Generals Hockey Club is seeking a highly motivated student to join our team. This eight-month placement program will expose the successful candidate to first-hand professional experience working with one of the CHL’s most historic franchises.

• Work under the directions of the Manager of Community Relations and Merchandising

• Attend all 34 Oshawa Generals home games which are frequently on evenings, weekends and holidays

• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently

• Motivated, diligent, and detail-oriented, with outstanding customer service skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, and a willingness to learn

• Ability to plan and attend community events with Oshawa Generals players and staff members

• Handle a variety of tasks and work efficiently and effectively during busy periods.

 Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to follow directions with precise attention to detail

• Proven initiative and accountability

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Must be available to work all game-days

• Ability to take direction and feedback

 Number of Positions: 2

Trent University encourages intelligent risk taking when the risk is properly managed.  It is the mandate of the Risk Management Department to provide risk management tools, advice and support so that every member of the Trent community who is responsible for a decision, activity or course of action can effectively manage the associated risks.

Duties

We require a review and overhaul of our websites, social media and resources materials. It will be an opportunity to build a new communications program for Trent University Risk Management and Campus Safety, including emergency preparedness and response, TUEFRT, Walkhome, Parking and general personal safety programs. We have two locations, our main department office is located on Symons Campus in Peterborough and our second office is located on our Durham GTA Campus. We can support a student or student(s) at either location. We use and maintain two mobile Campus Safety related applications for communications, Trent U Safety App (AppArmor Campus Safety App) and Alertus, our mass emergency communication platform. We also have the Trent U EOC Command mobile application for the designate university emergency operations staff. These applications require review and updating, plus a new advertisement and education campaign. We want to launch a new Emergency Preparedness and Response campaign for students and employees. This will include our active violence on campus response of Run, Hide, Fight. There are opportunities for multiple media platforms.

Qualifications

•            Educational communication skills.

•             Emergency communication skills.

•             Designing Infographics, video shooting and editing, photography.

•             Strong teamwork skills

•            Confidentiality

 Number of Positions: 1 or 2

Duties

• Assist with website updating and redevelopment

• Create weekly feature posters to be used for promotions

• Take photos of feature food items

• Create event posters update chalkboard signs on campus

• Assist with creating content for event

• Updating print menus for the Winter semester

• Collect guest feedback

• Assist to create content for Social Media

Qualifications

• Excel

• Some website design experience

• Ability to take photos using department iPhone

Number of Positions: 1

Duties

The communication assistant will determine the print readership of The Lindsay Advocate magazine. Who is our reader? We would like to create an average profile of an Advocate reader. Other responsibilities may include writing news items, editing, and basic photography with a phone to capture community moments.

Qualifications

• Statistical analysis skills

• Good communications

• Editing

• Writing

• Team Player

• Tenacity

Number of Positions: 1

Under the supervision of the Constituency Office, this opportunity will allow students to learn about a political office and participate in the multi-faceted activities of a constituency office. The Intern will be assisting with outreach activities and performing administrative activities at the Constituency office, with some work being completed at the Queen's Park office if that is possible.

Duties

• Data entry

• Policy research

• Assisting roundtable and stakeholder meetings

• Prepare scrolls, greetings, and speeches

• Answer constituency phone calls

• Assist in community outreach

• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Community and Communications Intern to join the office of a Member of Provincial Parliament. Ideal candidates will possess a genuine interest in politics, government, communications and more:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Organizational abilities

• Research skills

• Team collaboration

• Adaptability and flexibility

Number of Positions: 3

As part of a creative and collaborative team, the Communications Student Assistant will gain valuable employment experience supporting marketing and communications initiatives led by the Trent Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy offices. The role offers the opportunity to develop skills related to the professional management of social media and marketing channels, preparing design materials for digital and print applications, and assisting with the developing brand and engagement strategies. We’re looking for an outgoing student who would like to develop their professional communications skills and is keen to gain a broader understanding of Trent University and its Alumni community.

Duties

• Support the creation of graphic and video content for Alumni and Philanthropy social media channels, websites, eblasts, newsletters, and digital displays

• Assist with the creative development of promotional strategies related to Alumni events (i.e. Head of the Trent, Convocation, Life After Trent), profiles, benefits and services

• Assist with the execution of digital communication strategies ensuring content is published as scheduled using content management systems

• Ensure timely and accurate responses to incoming inquiries and messages through social media channels; evaluate and escalate sensitive messages as needed

• Assist with capturing engagement statistics and evaluating project results

• Professional attention given to confidential information and correspondence

• Complete special projects such as they relate to ongoing communications strategies

• The successful candidate will be supported and supervised by the Senior Integrated Engagement Manager

• This is a hybrid position. Regular shifts will take place during office hours, subject to the student’s academic schedule, some in-person at Alumni House (Champlain College) and some remotely.

Qualifications

• Strong Verbal and communications skills are essential

• Demonstrated graphic design skills

• Experience using Canva or other graphic design software is essential

• Experiencing managing social media accounts for a business, group, or organization

• Enjoys working as a part of a collaborative team yet is able to complete projects working independently

• Professional and dependable

• Good Organization skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks

Number of Positions: 1

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, the Strategic Initiatives Placement Student is responsible for supporting administration event planning, digital communications, public engagement and integrated communications planning for the Public and Strategic Initiatives department.

Duties

• Corporate event support and coordination (virtual and in-person)

• Assist with writing and editing of staff broadcast messages, news releases, web copy, newsletters and social media copy

• Develop a communications plan for Strategic Initiatives projects

• Develop and coordinate workback schedules (internal/external)

• Assist in production and coordination of the Town’s podcast

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or working towards completing a University Degree or College Diploma in public relations, strategic communications, marketing or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Video and photography production skills considered an asset

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, including both in the office and remotely

• Strong organizational & time management skills, and works well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to provide a current criminal reference check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), satisfactory to the Town

• Available/flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Number of Positions: 1

The Oshawa Generals Hockey Club is a member of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League. Established in 1937, the Oshawa Generals are an integral part of the Oshawa and Durham Region community. The positive development of hockey players both on and off the ice is our focus, giving the players outstanding facilities and coaches to master their craft while being key members of the community. A winning attitude runs deep within the Generals organization having won 13 OHL Championships and 5 Memorial Cups.

Duties

The Oshawa Generals Hockey Club is looking for two enthusiastic individuals with a passion for sports, media relations and social media who are interested in gaining experience in public relations and communications within the sports industry. The successful candidate(s) will improve their skills, have the opportunity to develop and execute their own ideas, create contacts in the sports industry, and experience a professional sports setting.

• This person will play a significant role in writing game day stories, website and program articles, e-newsletter content creation, and running social platforms.

• Live Tweeting all home (34) and away games (34), split amongst the social media team

• Distribute social posts and period recaps on various platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram)

• Write and Publish game recaps for the Generals’ website and media outlets for road games

• Assist with the development, printing and distribution of game notes, and game rosters

• Creation and distribution of game-day credentials to the box office and/or media members

• Idea generation and creation of feature stories for the team’s website/ digital platform

• Assist with road game graphic design (through Adobe Photoshop)

• Assist with home post-game video recaps (through Adobe Premiere)

• Partake in Media Day executions and content creation for TikTok and other social platforms

• Assist the Manager, Game Day and Media Relations in other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Must contribute to the necessary evolution of hockey culture in everything the do under the Oshawa Generals through behaviour, tasks and assignments

• Must have an interest in sports writing

• An interest and knowledge of the OHL and its culture is strongly preferred

• Strong verbal and written communications

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and enthusiasm

• Must be able to operate in a team environment

• Desire to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate professional demeanour in the workplace

• Be conscious of media procedures, practices and guidelines

• Canva experience is considered an asset

• Basic video editing experience is considered an asses

• Familiar with Adobe Premier and Photoshop is considered an asset

• Familiar with WordPress and social platforms is considered and asset

Number of Positions: 1

Duties

• Gather and write news for on-air and for news website

Qualifications

• Good writer

• Someone with attention to detail

• Inquisitive mind

Number of Positions: 1

Pink Moon Studio is an end to media production company that specializes in creating content, photography, and video for creative agencies and brands. We also have an originals division where we develop and create our own IP (feature films, documentaries and podcasts).

Duties

As a Content & Media Marketing Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our marketing, production, and post-production efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple facets of media production and marketing, from being on set during shoots to crafting engaging marketing materials. This is a remote role that may require you to be on-set occasionally.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Basic knowledge of digital marketing on social media platforms

• Basic familiarity with media production processes (pre-production, on-set, and post-production)

• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is a plus

• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Number of Positions: 1

Duties

• This position would provide research support to the Sustainability team as part of the development, promotion, and implementation of the Region’s climate resilience and mitigation plans.

• Develop tailored messaging and communication content that will resonate with program audiences across different areas (e.g. climate and sustainability news).

• Provide coordination and logistics support to the team as part of stakeholder events such as the Durham Climate Forum and Durham Greener Buildings building challenge event, focus groups, and information sessions.

• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and departmental staff to support climate research, data collection, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Articulate and professional speaking abilities (and experience)

• Writing creative or factual

• Previous work related to sustainability initiatives

Number of Positions: 1

Are you an outgoing student, passionate about marketing, communications and skilled at writing, social media, digital marketing, photography and technology? If so, the Communications Office at Trent University Durham GTA has an exciting position for you.

Duties

We’re looking for a Communications Student Assistant to:

• Source and write original web and social media stories and profiles about the Trent student experience on campus, with a focus on positive student life opportunities that reflect Trent’s academic life, varsity life, campus life and city life (Oshawa and the Durham Region)

• Support the creation of tweets, Tik Toks, Facebook posts, Instagram images and video, etc.

• Assist with taking and edited photos and video to provide content for web and social media marketing initiatives for the University

• Assist in researching social hashtags and handles to include in social media outreach

• Assist with editing and culling of digital assets (photos and videos)

• Assist with executing a digital strategy through content management, working with an editorial calendar, working with a content management systems and posting social media messages to various channels

• Assist with the scheduling, curating, and distribution of internal Trent Durham communications including the What’s Happening newsletter

• Be trained in the Drupal content management system and support digital team with assisting content contributors to post content, and other duties as assigned

• Assist with special events, campus announcements, and projects

• Support the setup and delivery of webinars: o Set up equipment (backdrop, lighting, camera, microphone, computer) prior to the start of individual webinars

• Operate webinar software during live sessions, assisting facilitators and presenters

• Take down equipment at the conclusion of individual webinars o Trim YouTube recordings of webinars, post to trentu.ca and update the webinar listing page

Qualifications

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written are a must

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with managing social media accounts

• Photography and video editing experience

• Experience with Adobe Suite of software an asset

• Experience with Canva an asset

• Excellent computing skills, experienced with many different software packages, PC and Mac

• Knowledge of emerging digital channels and technologies preferred

• Must be a full-time Trent University student (at least 60% of a full course load)

• Outgoing personality and excellent interpersonal skills

• Involved and engaged in campus life and “in the know” about student events and activities

• Self-motivated and responsible with mature attitude and professional demeanour

• Flexible schedule (ability to work evenings and weekends)

Number of Positions: 1

Duties

• Communication

• Media Tasks and activities

• Like writing

• Content creation

• Graphic design

• Community outreach

• Interviews

• Correspondence

• Newsletters

• Social media

• Website management

Qualifications

• Communication and marketing skills

Number of Positions: 1

 Our team of caring health care providers deliver integrated and compassionate primary health care. Patients of the clinic have access to the services of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and social worker. Some of our services are tailored to the special needs of individuals who are homeless or street-involved, such as foot care and providing showers and laundry. We are committed to providing access to innovative and integrated primary health care services and programs with a focus on health equity and patient-centeredness. Our compassionate and collaborative approach welcomes all patients and provides a particular expertise in providing care to those whose health is made vulnerable by poverty, homelessness, and poor access to the social determinants of health.

Duties

The Communications Support student will help the Peterborough 360 Degree Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic improve its internal and external communications by using your research, analytical and interviewing skills to conduct a comprehensive review of all communications activities at the clinic. This comprehensive review of the organization's internal and external communications will determine the current effectiveness and consistency of communications methods, materials and processes, such as what's working or what isn't working and how to improve communications going forward. This review would involve a variety of tasks including in-person interviews, an online review of existing communications materials and online surveys. In-person work would be minimal and some research could be done virtually. Based on the results of the research and review, the student would then make recommendations about specific strategies to improve communications with various audiences. The student will investigate the following questions: How effective are the organization's current communications strategies? What recommendations can be made to improve communications so that the organization is meeting its overall goals set out in its Strategic Plan? 

Qualifications

• High degree of independence and self-direction

• motivated to work with vulnerable populations

• interest in health care delivery

• Excellent verbal and writing skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge and skills in research/data collection modalities

• Knowledge of primary health care systems
• A student studying communications would be an asset. This project would also be of interest to a student studying business, policy/political science, or healthcare.

Number of Positions: 1

Duties

Are you an outgoing student, passionate about marketing, communications and skilled at writing, social media, digital marketing, photography and technology? If so, the Marketing & Communications Office at Trent University has an exciting position for you. We’re looking for a Communications Student Assistant to:

• Source and write/produce original web and social media stories and profiles about the Trent student experience on campus, with a focus on positive student life opportunities that reflect Trent’s academic life, varsity life, campus life and city life

• Support the creation of tweets, Tik Toks, Facebook posts, Instagram images and video, etc.

• Assist with taking and edited photos and video to provide content for web and social media marketing initiatives for the University

• Assist with executing a digital strategy through content management, working with an editorial calendar, working with a content management systems and posting social media messages to various channels

• Be trained in the Drupal content management system and support digital team with assisting content contributors to post content, and other duties as assigned

• Help manage the publishing of events to the Events Calendar

• Help with the design and creation of visuals and marketing material, including posters, social media graphics, and digital billboards Assist with special events, campus announcements, and projects

Qualifications

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written are a must

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with managing social media accounts

• Photography and video editing experience

• Experience with Adobe Suite of software an asset

• Experience with Canva an asset Excellent computing skills, experienced with many different software packages, PC and Mac Knowledge of emerging digital channels and technologies preferred

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Involved and engaged in campus life and “in the know” about student events and activities

• Self-motivated and responsible with mature attitude and professional demeanour

• Flexible schedule (ability to work evenings and weekends)

• Must be a full-time Trent University student (at least 60% of a full course load)

Number of Positions: 1

Famiglia Baldassare Inc. is a fresh pasta factory, eatery and store.

Duties

• Creating content and publishing strategy for the future, ideally away from Instagram and TikTok

• Content creation/editing/posting

Qualifications

• Video capture/ editing

• Good knowledge of multiple media platforms

• A mind for marketing

• Solutions/strategy oriented

• A sense of humor

• Use of Shopify and WordPress (is possible we can embed our content directly on our website)

Number of Positions: 1