Communications Co-op at Green Infrastructure Partners

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Summary

Reporting into the Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist, the Communications Co-op will support the delivery of internal communications across the organization. This role is situated within the Human Resources team and works closely with HR and cross-functional partners. You will assist with drafting communications, supporting employee engagement initiatives, maintaining intranet content, and contributing to a variety of organization-wide projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING

Internal Communications & Content Execution

• Assist in drafting employee communications, including emails, announcements, and internal updates.
• Support the creation and publishing of content on intranet platforms, such as news posts and department pages.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials for organizational initiatives and updates.
• Communicate updates and key messages to employees in a clear, engaging, and timely manner.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and branding across communications.

Employee Engagement & Experience Support

• Partner with HR team members to support employee engagement initiatives, including a recognition program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and employee experience throughout acquisition and integration process.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement events, including days of recognition, spotlight series, and seasonal campaigns.

Communication Compliance & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve communication channels with on-site employees.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to GIP’s Intranet site.
• Manage and maintain the communications and engagement calendar to support consistent messaging.

Additional Program Support & Special Projects

• Support onboarding communications for new employees and acquisitions.
• Contribute to a wide range of evolving HR and business initiatives as needed.
• Maintain organization and tracking of communication requests and deliverables.
• Provide flexible support in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift regularly.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, or related program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in content creation for digital platforms (ex: intranet, newsletters, social media) is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and familiarity with SharePoint or similar tools is an asset.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs.

What We Offer

• Expected Base Salary: $20 - $23 per hour. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.