Intern - Marketing and Communications (May 2026 - 4 months)
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
The deadline to apply for this role is:
Until 11:59 PM of January 26, 2026The Opportunity
May 2026 - August 2026
The Marketing & Communications team is focused on building a distinct, differentiated brand to attract and retain top talent and partners. This also involves engaging our diverse global workforce through our intranet, corporate events, and employee communications.
Who you’ll work with
You will join an agile Internal Communications team and collaborate with colleagues across the Enterprise. This role is based in our Toronto office and follows a hybrid work model.
What you’ll do
As a Marketing & Communications Intern (Internal Communications & Events), you will gain hands-on experience developing content and supporting events and initiatives that engage and inspire our workforce.
A core part of this role includes writing, editing, publishing, and managing content on our corporate intranet, ON TEN, and supporting other content contributors across the organization. You’ll help plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of internal and external events at Ontario Teachers', including employee volunteer initiatives.
You’ll also gain meaningful exposure to other areas of Marketing & Communications including external communications, digital marketing, creative services, branding, and content strategy.
Day-to-day, you will tackle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities including (but not limited to):
Intranet content development and management
Assisting in the development and distribution of communications across channels (intranet, newsletters, email, digital signage)
Supporting the daily management of our intranet and content calendar
Assisting with the distribution of the weekly employee newsletter
Coordinating weekly team meetings
Events
Supporting the planning and execution of internal events, employee initiatives, and volunteer activities
Participating in ideation sessions, weekly planning meetings, and event development
Working with creative teams and vendors to deliver on-brand visuals, signage, and presentations
Developing post-event surveys and summarizing insights
General communications
Conducting research into emerging trends, issues, and best practices
Providing administrative and project support, and contributing to additional initiatives as needed
What you’ll need
We’re looking for candidates enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related program who bring:
A passion for communications, storytelling, content creation, or employee engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail
Excellent project and time management skills
An agile mindset — comfortable adapting to changing priorities, iterating quickly, and embracing continuous improvement
Curiosity about industry and employer-brand trends
A collaborative mindset and willingness to take initiative
Openness to experimenting, learning new tools, and trying new approaches
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with ChatGPT is a bonus!)
You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning back to your studies after the work term is completed.
Intern Application Guidelines :
- Although the deadline for this posting is January 26th, 2026, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We recommend candidates apply as soon as possible.
- After applying, you’ll receive an invitation to complete a HireVue assessment. Please complete it within 48 hours of submission.
- To help us better understand your interests and career goals, we recommend candidates apply to their top 3–5 positions for the term.
Compensation:
The expected hourly range for this role is $24 - $28 depending on experience and qualifications.
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What we’re offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns
Student led team building events on a monthly basis
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:
Resume
Copy of your transcripts
You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
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Functional Areas:
Administration
Vacancy:
Current
Requisition ID:
6778