Job Description

Hybrid

- This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [depending on stakeholder needs].

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential. Collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with Industry leaders, attending cross-functional networking events and volunteering for community service activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Internal Communications Co Op Student will develop and organize internal communications and events for General Motors Canada to enhance communication effectiveness, employee engagement, and the company's reputation.

AREAS YOU WILL LEAD

Oversee content creation for internal communication channels and internal editorial calendar


Work collaboratively a variety of departments and committees (communications, HR, employee resource groups, engineers, etc.) on internal storytelling and events


Lead event management for internal events including the development of communications plans, messaging, media outreach, Q+A, leader briefs, run of show and detailed logistics planning


Lead or support internal events including Global Safety Week, Career Development Week, and other department initiatives


Support executive communications.

MUST-HAVE BEHAVIOURS

Speak Fearlessly - Will present new, progressive ideas and encourage new approaches to telling a story. Be Inclusive - Invites and inspires others and takes diverse perspectives into consideration. Innovate and Embrace Change - See things not as they are but how they could be and think strategy before tactics. Creative - Compelling story development. Cool Under Pressure - OK with change and ambiguity. Thinks quickly and on-the-fly. Dusts off, gets back up and right back at it. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can be relied on in a crisis.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program or in 3rd or 4th year of study in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public relations or a related field or pursuing a master's degree Available for a 8-month term Superior writing skills & effective storytelling capabilities Exceptional project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail Understanding of corporate priorities Relationship building prowess

Sponsorship:

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP


NOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers



General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.




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