Communications Co-Op Student (4 - 8 Month Term)

Overview

Lafarge has a fantastic development opportunity for a recent graduate or a current student working towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or another related field. As a Communications Co-op student, you will work alongside our Communications team to gain hands-on experience supporting corporate communications related projects including internal and external communications, media monitoring, visual communications materials, research and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support drafting internal communications, including support with the Western Canada employee e-newsletter, weekly HR update, and Intranet articles
• Drafting external communications related to success stories and thought pieces
• Media monitoring and measurement on Meltwater for Lafarge and competitors
• Develop visual communication materials and graphic design elements, not limited to slide decks, brochures, case studies, etc.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand voice and maintain brand integrity in communications
• Research and report on current and industry trends, social media practices, etc.

Dimensions:

• Reports to the Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Qualifications

Education:

• Pursuing (or recently completed) a degree or certificate in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Experience & Skill Set:

• Experience in Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Canva and Hootsuite is an asset
• Experience working with Trello to manage projects is an asset
• Experience working with Google Suite is required
• Advanced written communications skills and a passion for writing creatively
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to juggle tight timelines and manage time efficiently
• Creative and forward thinker with an innovative nature

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

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We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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