Communications Intern (8 Months Contract)
About the role
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.
About 407 ETR Concession Company
407 ETR is the world’s first all-electronic, barrier-free toll highway, stretching 108 km from Burlington (in the west) to Pickering (in the east).
Save Time: Taking 407 ETR across the GTA means avoiding congestion. Transit providers and businesses rely on 407 ETR to move people and good quickly across the region.
Safety is our priority: With 24/7 Highway Safety Patrols and Highway Monitoring, we do our best to ensure that help is never far away if you need it. Our partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police helps keep traffic moving safely.
Customer Experience: We're focused on serving you well, both on and off the road. Discovering the latest promotions/offers or planning the cost of an upcoming trip using the toll calculator are just a few reasons to add www.407etr.com as one of your favourites…and you can visit on any device! Log into your web account (or sign up in minutes) to leverage your one-stop shop for many helpful account options like switching to paperless billing or pre-authorized billing, viewing past bills or to pay your current bill.
Caring for your car: Driving at a safe and consistent speed on an excellent and well-maintained highway helps to keep your car efficient and gives you better fuel economy, saving you money on gas and maintenance.
Drive More Save More: Customers are automatically enrolled in ETR Rewards when they drive a certain number of transponder kilometres. The more you drive, the greater your savings. Check out the ETR Rewards page to see how you can get in and what benefits you can receive!
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our online services, investments to improve traffic flow, interesting facts about the highway, real-life stories from the road and more. Thank you for taking the time to learn about 407 ETR!
Communications Intern (8 Months Contract)
About the role
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.
About 407 ETR Concession Company
407 ETR is the world’s first all-electronic, barrier-free toll highway, stretching 108 km from Burlington (in the west) to Pickering (in the east).
Save Time: Taking 407 ETR across the GTA means avoiding congestion. Transit providers and businesses rely on 407 ETR to move people and good quickly across the region.
Safety is our priority: With 24/7 Highway Safety Patrols and Highway Monitoring, we do our best to ensure that help is never far away if you need it. Our partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police helps keep traffic moving safely.
Customer Experience: We're focused on serving you well, both on and off the road. Discovering the latest promotions/offers or planning the cost of an upcoming trip using the toll calculator are just a few reasons to add www.407etr.com as one of your favourites…and you can visit on any device! Log into your web account (or sign up in minutes) to leverage your one-stop shop for many helpful account options like switching to paperless billing or pre-authorized billing, viewing past bills or to pay your current bill.
Caring for your car: Driving at a safe and consistent speed on an excellent and well-maintained highway helps to keep your car efficient and gives you better fuel economy, saving you money on gas and maintenance.
Drive More Save More: Customers are automatically enrolled in ETR Rewards when they drive a certain number of transponder kilometres. The more you drive, the greater your savings. Check out the ETR Rewards page to see how you can get in and what benefits you can receive!
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our online services, investments to improve traffic flow, interesting facts about the highway, real-life stories from the road and more. Thank you for taking the time to learn about 407 ETR!