Public Affairs Intern

About Paper Excellence: Paper Excellence is a leading pulp and paper producer, headquartered in Canada, with operations in North America and Europe. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Paper Excellence is focused on delivering high-quality products while minimizing its environmental impact. The company is dedicated to supporting the communities where it operates and building long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Job Summary: Paper Excellence is seeking a Public Affairs Intern/Co-op to join its team. The successful candidate will work remotely from within Canada and will play a key role in supporting the company's government relations, Public Affairs, and corporate affairs efforts. This position will offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and growing industry, and to work with a team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of government relations strategies, including monitoring of policy and regulatory changes, and engagement with key stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of memos, briefing notes, presentations, and other materials for internal and external audiences.

• Conduct research and analysis on emerging issues, trends, and best practices in the areas of government relations, Public Affairs, and corporate affairs.

• Support the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans, and possibly participate in meetings, events, and consultations.

• Assist with the development and administration of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including sustainability reporting and community engagement activities. o This includes administration of corporate giving agreements (working with donation recipients and internal legal team, etc.)

• Track and support company associations, affiliations, committees, and memberships participation, and maintain stakeholder maps for Canada.

• Monitor news and media coverage related to the pulp and paper industry and provide regular updates to the Corporate Affairs team on relevant stories and trends.

• Contribute to the development of communication materials, such as press releases, talking points, and social media content, to support the company's corporate affairs objectives.

• Conduct benchmarking and best practices research to identify opportunities for the company to improve its government relations, Public Affairs, and corporate affairs efforts.

• Assist with the organization and execution of company-sponsored events, such as open houses and mill tours, to showcase the company's operations and products.

• Take meeting notes and minutes and prepare summaries for internal and external use. • Provide support to the corporate affairs team in other areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program, such as political science, public policy, business, or communications.

• Strong interest in government relations, Public Affairs, and corporate affairs.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.