Intern, Marketing Partnerships
Top Benefits
About the role
INTERN, MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
Be part of building a national brand. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.
Working within the larger Partnerships Team, the Intern, Marketing Partnerships will be responsible for supporting sponsor planning and activations, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the best-in-class Partnerships team. The intern will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Partnerships functions by providing supportive services in the following areas: General Administration, Partner Service, Commercial Affairs and Business Development.
LOCATION
This internship will be located in the COC office in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St., Suite 3000. We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES
General Administration
- Supports the day-to-day efficient operation of the Partnerships team
- Supports Marketing Partnerships Inbox management; follows up on email as required
- Updates Marketing Partnerships team tracking documents and maintains up-to-date records for departmental programs Assists in the coordination of the Marketing Partnerships Team Gifting program, including inventory management, organization and shipping requirements
Partner Service
- Supports the execution of specific Marketing Partner programs (e.g., Bell Athletes Connect Program, Sobeys Grocery Card Program, FACE Program)
- Fulfills Marketing Partner requests and contractual obligations
- Supports the overall Partnerships team in day-to-day servicing of Partners
- Assists with research, development and execution of Marketing Partner projects and events
- Supports the Partnerships team with Partner Engagement Requests (e.g., event support, gifting, strategic planning, research)
- Prepares Partnerships presentations and reporting for review Prepares internal and partner communications for review and distribution
Commercial Affairs and Business Development
- Assists in monitoring the Brand inbox for both internal and external requests Researches and prepares reports on industry trends and marketplace analysis to support with partnership development for new and existing partners
Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS
Must be enrolled in a Canadian degree or diploma program in Business (Marketing, Communications, Commerce) or Sport Management or relevant field
- Strong verbal and written communications skills. Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset but not a requirement
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced hybrid environment
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Positive team player with an eagerness to learn and an affinity for building strong relationships
- Strong Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
- Self-starter and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
- Curiosity for and desire to learn more about the business of sport, and about the business challenges COC Partners face across various industries
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and deploy resources in areas that have greatest positive impact on results
- Digital/social media familiarity, experience with platforms an asset Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery
TERM
This full-time internship will run from approximately January 2026 to April 2026, depending on the successful intern’s availability and the academic calendar.
COMPENSATION
This is a paid internship. The intern will earn an hourly wage of $18.00 with a maximum of 35 hours per week.
CONTACT
Please submit your resume and cover letter through ADP by September 28, 2025 .
The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation is available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
About Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee leads the achievement of Team Canada’s podium success and advances Olympic values across Canada.
Independent and predominantly privately funded, the COC delivers the resources that Canada’s elite athletes need to perform at their best and give their everything every day.
By sharing our athletes’ stories, we inspire all Canadians through the power of sport: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The COC is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including: • Canada’s participation in the Olympic, Pan American and Youth Olympic Games; • Selecting and supporting Canadian cities in bids to host Olympic, Olympic Winter and Pan American Games; • Managing a wide variety of cultural and educational programs promoting Olympic values across Canada.
Le Comité olympique canadien veille au succès de l’équipe olympique canadienne et à l’avancement des valeurs olympiques au Canada.
Organisme indépendant financé principalement par des fonds privés, le Comité olympique canadien fournit aux athlètes d’élite canadiens les ressources dont ils ont besoin pour être tous les jours au sommet de leur forme afin de tout donner.
En racontant l’histoire de nos athlètes, nous inspirons les Canadiens par le pouvoir du sport, et ce, 24 heures sur 24, 365 jours par année.
Le COC est responsable de l’ensemble des aspects de la participation du Canada au Mouvement olympique, notamment :
• La participation du Canada aux Jeux olympiques, aux Jeux panaméricains et aux Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse; • La sélection et le soutien des villes canadiennes dans leur proposition d’accueil des Jeux olympiques, des Jeux olympiques d’hiver et des Jeux panaméricains; • La gestion d’une grande variété de programmes culturels et éducatifs faisant la promotion des valeurs olympiques au Canada.
Intern, Marketing Partnerships
Top Benefits
About the role
INTERN, MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
Be part of building a national brand. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.
Working within the larger Partnerships Team, the Intern, Marketing Partnerships will be responsible for supporting sponsor planning and activations, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the best-in-class Partnerships team. The intern will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Partnerships functions by providing supportive services in the following areas: General Administration, Partner Service, Commercial Affairs and Business Development.
LOCATION
This internship will be located in the COC office in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St., Suite 3000. We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES
General Administration
- Supports the day-to-day efficient operation of the Partnerships team
- Supports Marketing Partnerships Inbox management; follows up on email as required
- Updates Marketing Partnerships team tracking documents and maintains up-to-date records for departmental programs Assists in the coordination of the Marketing Partnerships Team Gifting program, including inventory management, organization and shipping requirements
Partner Service
- Supports the execution of specific Marketing Partner programs (e.g., Bell Athletes Connect Program, Sobeys Grocery Card Program, FACE Program)
- Fulfills Marketing Partner requests and contractual obligations
- Supports the overall Partnerships team in day-to-day servicing of Partners
- Assists with research, development and execution of Marketing Partner projects and events
- Supports the Partnerships team with Partner Engagement Requests (e.g., event support, gifting, strategic planning, research)
- Prepares Partnerships presentations and reporting for review Prepares internal and partner communications for review and distribution
Commercial Affairs and Business Development
- Assists in monitoring the Brand inbox for both internal and external requests Researches and prepares reports on industry trends and marketplace analysis to support with partnership development for new and existing partners
Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS
Must be enrolled in a Canadian degree or diploma program in Business (Marketing, Communications, Commerce) or Sport Management or relevant field
- Strong verbal and written communications skills. Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset but not a requirement
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced hybrid environment
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Positive team player with an eagerness to learn and an affinity for building strong relationships
- Strong Knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
- Self-starter and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
- Curiosity for and desire to learn more about the business of sport, and about the business challenges COC Partners face across various industries
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and deploy resources in areas that have greatest positive impact on results
- Digital/social media familiarity, experience with platforms an asset Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery
TERM
This full-time internship will run from approximately January 2026 to April 2026, depending on the successful intern’s availability and the academic calendar.
COMPENSATION
This is a paid internship. The intern will earn an hourly wage of $18.00 with a maximum of 35 hours per week.
CONTACT
Please submit your resume and cover letter through ADP by September 28, 2025 .
The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation is available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
About Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee leads the achievement of Team Canada’s podium success and advances Olympic values across Canada.
Independent and predominantly privately funded, the COC delivers the resources that Canada’s elite athletes need to perform at their best and give their everything every day.
By sharing our athletes’ stories, we inspire all Canadians through the power of sport: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The COC is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including: • Canada’s participation in the Olympic, Pan American and Youth Olympic Games; • Selecting and supporting Canadian cities in bids to host Olympic, Olympic Winter and Pan American Games; • Managing a wide variety of cultural and educational programs promoting Olympic values across Canada.
Le Comité olympique canadien veille au succès de l’équipe olympique canadienne et à l’avancement des valeurs olympiques au Canada.
Organisme indépendant financé principalement par des fonds privés, le Comité olympique canadien fournit aux athlètes d’élite canadiens les ressources dont ils ont besoin pour être tous les jours au sommet de leur forme afin de tout donner.
En racontant l’histoire de nos athlètes, nous inspirons les Canadiens par le pouvoir du sport, et ce, 24 heures sur 24, 365 jours par année.
Le COC est responsable de l’ensemble des aspects de la participation du Canada au Mouvement olympique, notamment :
• La participation du Canada aux Jeux olympiques, aux Jeux panaméricains et aux Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse; • La sélection et le soutien des villes canadiennes dans leur proposition d’accueil des Jeux olympiques, des Jeux olympiques d’hiver et des Jeux panaméricains; • La gestion d’une grande variété de programmes culturels et éducatifs faisant la promotion des valeurs olympiques au Canada.