Co-op Program - Corporate

Job Description Some of what you will do: As a communications intern, you will support the corporate communications and CSR team by assisting with marketing communications projects, corporate giving initiatives, and internal communications. You will gain hands-on experience with corporate communications programs such as employee engagement, HR communications, change management, diversity and inclusion communications, corporate business meetings, and more. Additionally, you will help maintain communications databases and files, assist in responding to sponsorship and donation requests, and contribute to content creation for internal communication channels. You will also support Staples’ DEI and CSR initiatives, including Pride and our Annual Golf Fundraising event for Even the Odds, as well as social media posts for employee value, brand, DEI, and CSR activities. Furthermore, you will assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events. Specifically, You Will Assist in building presentation decks by gathering data, images, and content. Provide support for the Annual Conference, including overseeing the awards process. Translate stakeholder input and ideas into effective presentation decks. Help post documents and news items on the HUB (intranet) and assist in developing an editorial calendar for the internal newsletter. Support the planning and execution of Associate Appreciation Weeks across the company. Maintain and manage the internal corporate communications calendar. Assist with the creation of internal communications content for various departments. Support Staples’ DEI and CSR initiatives, including Pride and our Annual Golf Fundraising event for Even the Odds. Assist in creating social media content for employee value, brand, DEI, and CSR activities. Support the coordination and execution of internal and external events. Some Of What You Need Currently enrolled in or recently completed a university or college program in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic video editing software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects. Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset. Some Of What You Will Get Hands-on experience in a large-scale corporate communications environment. In-depth experience on CSR and DEI communications and fundraising campaigns. Opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in a small team environment and gain valuable industry insights. Learning & development programs to enhance your skills. A dynamic and inclusive work culture. #MakeAnImpact About Us We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy. About The Team About the Team At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. We are building an inclusive and diverse team Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Support the corporate communications and CSR team by assisting with marketing projects, internal communications, and DEI initiatives. Responsibilities include creating content for internal channels, building presentation decks, and helping execute corporate events.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a university or college program in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic video editing software are required.

• Learning & Development Programs • Inclusive Work Culture

• Microsoft WordPreferred

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• Corporate Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Internal Communications
• Content Creation
• Event Planning
• Social Media Management
• Presentation Design
• CSR
• DEI
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Video Editing
• Public Relations
• Organizational Skills
• Bilingualism

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Human Resources
• Retail

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Internship