Corporate Communications Assistant (Intern) (Hybrid)

Corporate Communications Assistant (Intern)

 
(8-month term – May – December 2025)

The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $34 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s. Learn more about OPB.

As a member of the Strategy, Communications and Stakeholder Relations team at Ontario Pension Board (OPB), the Corporate Communications Assistant (Intern) supports a range of corporate and external communications activities as part of a collaborative team of professionals. Reporting to the Director, External Communications & Digital Strategy, the Corporate Communications Assistant (Intern) will conduct research on emerging communications trends and best practices and contribute to the development of a social media strategy.   
If you’re a detail-oriented creative communicator with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in driving social media engagement, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the pensions industry! 
 
Key Responsibilities:

•    Contribute to the development of social media strategies, conducting research and analysis on emerging trends and best practices 
•    Participate in maintaining content calendars, assist with creating engaging content and collateral for digital platforms aligned with brand guidelines 
•    Contribute to writing, editing and proofreading communications materials   
•    Assist with measuring and monitoring social media performance to evaluate effectiveness, recommending approaches and enhancements for audience groups   
•    Support the Strategy, Communications and Stakeholder Relations team with various projects and initiatives as assigned 
 
Key Qualifications:

•    Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of post-secondary education in communications, digital media, journalism or a related field 
•    Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite 
•    Knowledge, experience and application of social media channels and associated best practices 
•    Experience conducting research, summarizing findings and outlining recommendations
•    Strong written communication skills including vocabulary and grammar to draft a range of materials and correspondence with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail 
•    Ability to effectively multi-task and manage priorities, adapting to competing objectives in a time-sensitive manner 
•    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills to develop relationships and support internal stakeholder teams 

Please submit your resume if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.
The competition will remain open until a successful candidate is selected or until the competition is closed.
 
OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. 
Please advise OPB if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs. 
OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve. 
We welcome and encourage applications from those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.