Job Description

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging solutions for more than 80 years. We?ve established a diverse culture that?s made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon?s corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada?s best employers for diversity. Each year, we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability by participating in programs that support this philosophy and our Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada?s Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness We?ve adopted to the new world of work by introducing multiple workstyles to compliment our philosophy of belonging. We have high expectations of ourselves ? and of you. We expect you to contribute from Day 1. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you succeed and have a valuable role in Canon?s story. We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs, and other perks. Join our team and reap the rewards as we take Canon to the next level!

Corporate Communications Summer Student ? Contract (Hybrid)


Reporting to the Senior Corporate Communications Manager & Brand, this role will give you a great opportunity to learn from industry professionals. You will be supporting our corporate communication team with planning Canon events, assisting with day-to-day operation within our team and learning essential systems and processes of a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will provide hands-on support for our Corporate Communications team to plan and organize our company events.
• Coordinate with professional vendors and team members to ensure all information, equipment and requests are present and completed smoothly.
• Aid set-up of d?cor, logistics, customer-facing support, and overall tasks of creating elaborate and engaging events.
• Help our team create and update Canon content for our employee website and other initiatives.
• Champion administrative tasks for our Corporate Communication team which can include a variety of computer-related and organizational requests.

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Work Experience is not needed!
• A Highschool Diploma or equivalency in addition to a passion in Marketing, Communication, or Public Relation.
• Basic computer competency ? Microsoft Outlook (basic email correspondence), Excel (ability to input data into a spreadsheet) and any other computer knowledge is a plus!
• Preparation and Organization skills to coordinate with other team members on multiple events and tasks.
• Ability to communicate professionally in a Corporate Environment.
• Eagerness and openness to a variety of tasks ? this role will provide opportunities to learn different aspects of Corporate Communication and shape your understanding of different roles within the team.

Why Join?


HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
• Employee gym and fitness center
• Employee referral program
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products
• Community involvement

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Canon is committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities.
• An important part of our workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated and must provide Canon with proof of vaccination. Canon will provide reasonable accommodation if you cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in your province of employment.

Join our team and reap the rewards as we take Canon to the next level! As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. Canon Canada Inc. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at accessibility@canada.canon.com or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713. Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business, and professional digital imaging innovation. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, with additional offices across the country, we are committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty and provide 100% Canadian-based service and support for every product we distribute.

To learn more about Canon, visit careers.canon.ca