Communications Student

Southwestern Public Health•St. Thomas, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwestern Public Health is seeking a collaborative, creative, and well-organized student to support the Communications and Human Resources teams with internal communication and content activities. This position will primarily focus on supporting plan execution for internally-focused communications, creating engaging and highly creative content designed to resonate with Southwestern Public Health staff, community partners, and other professional audiences. The student will also assist organizational leadership and program teams in showcasing the work of public health and ensuring its accessibility to diverse audiences in Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas. This position is anticipated to extend until December 31, 2026, subject to the availability of work and funding.

Requirements

Enrolled in a post-secondary degree or diploma program in communications, marketing, human resources, or related field
Confidence operating in a Microsoft 365 environment (Office, Teams, Outlook, Copilot)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
Photography and video skills to support multimedia projects
Demonstrates professional acumen
Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable access to an insured working vehicle.
A criminal reference check completed within the last six months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), inclusive of a Judicial Matters Check, will be required
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is an asset
Experience with AODA compliance (WCAG Level 2.0 Level AA) is an asset

Responsibilities

Supporting staff engagement and organizational strategies aligned with the Southwestern Public Health 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Communicating policy and Human Resources updates through internal communication channels
Drafting and posting announcements, resources, and other content to internal communication channels
Supporting communication campaigns that emphasize the people and culture at Southwestern Public Health to internal and, at times, external audiences
Supporting AODA compliance efforts for written materials, including PDFs that are published on the Southwestern Public Health external website
Drafting and posting social media content for various professionally-focused channels, such as LinkedIn
Monitoring and reporting on key indicators for Human Resources and Communications activities
Supporting the review and updating of internal recruitment processes
Developing various content elements in written, photo, and video formats
Other communication and human resources projects and duties as assigned