Summer Student, Engagement, Digital and Creative Services at Ontario Energy Board

Job ID: 845

Position Type: Student

Department: Engagement, Digital and Creative Services

Salary Grade: Student ($23 - $25)

Job Posting Close Date: 01/16/2026

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the Ontario Energy Board.

Overview

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and driven Summer Student to join the Engagement, Digital & Creative Services (EDCS) team of our Public Affairs (PA) division.

The PA division acts as a bridge between the OEB and a variety of stakeholders that includes the public, consumers, media, the electricity and natural gas sectors, and government. In doing so, the PA team develops, implements and manages integrated communications strategies to enhance the OEB’s reputation, build consumer trust, and ensure transparent dissemination of information in support of the organization’s mandate. Ultimately, the PA division strives to create and maintain a positive public image, advocate for the organization, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of areas, including:

• Assisting with a range of projects to enhance our public website and intranet.
• Conducting research and providing advice on web design and content based on UX and accessibility best practices.
• Updating and creating content for websites
• Contributing to evaluation/analytics reporting.
• Contributing creative ideas and solutions that support the efficient and effective operation of our digital channels.
• Provide operational and project support to the EDCS team.
• Performing other duties that will help you grow within your chosen discipline and field of study.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of 2nd or 3rd year of a communications, public relations or marketing program with a focus on digital communications, or a user experience program, registered in a co-op program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Web publishing experience and familiarity with web content management systems.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to turn data and insights into compelling, actionable recommendations.
• Passion for UX, usability and accessibility principles.
• Experience with web analytics platforms and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• MS Office skills; experience in a Microsoft SharePoint environment is an asset.
  
  

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to  [email protected] .