Job Description

Company Description
**Please note that this position is ONLY available for Ontario post-secondary students who are seeking a Fall 2022 co-op/internship position for minimum 4 months as part of their studies. Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario; Remote Work Opportunities Available
Our Mission Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations worldwide, are bound by a joint mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer who believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are vital in creating worlds where players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.
Our Studio Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented developers from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. Most recently, we launched Far Cry 6, the most ambitious Far Cry game to date, featuring the talented Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo. Our studio has also led the development of the newest game in the Watch Dogs franchise – Watch Dogs: Legion (2020), a stand out for its tech and design work, play as anyone gameplay in an open world, and rich and detailed rendition of a future London. Starlink: Battle for Atlas (2018) was Ubisoft Toronto’s first new IP, using technology that seamlessly blended physical and digital gameplay. Splinter Cell Blacklist was the first title released by Ubisoft Toronto in 2013. We have an exciting roadmap of projects for the future and can’t wait to share more details. Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.


On being an Events and Internal Communications Intern at Ubisoft Toronto In this role, you will be reporting to the Events Manager, the Events and Internal Communications Intern will support the Communications team in planning and executing internal and external events with care, creativity and excellence. You will act as a liaison between our trusted vendors/partners and the Events team to help facilitate digital events, swag mailouts and assist with devising and executing events programming for the studio. Type of Position: Full-time, paid internship
Length of internship: 4 months
Start Time: Fall 2022
Location: Toronto - Hybrid (Remote & In-Studio), must reside in Ontario
Eligibility: This position is ONLY available for Ontario students who are seeking a co-op or internship position as part of their studies. Applicants cannot be graduated nor graduating BEFORE December 2023.
The daily life of an Events and Internal Communications Intern at Ubisoft Toronto

• Researching concepts, vendors, swag, digital event tools and providing recommendations to the team
• Help arrange employee milestone celebrations & service awards
• Assisting with the development of event plans, budgets, work-backs and deliverables
• Arranging deliveries and coordinating with vendors
• Tracking invoices and payments
• Assisting with set-up & scheduling of tech checks + live events
• Supporting set-up & tear down of in person events
• Collaborating in the development and communication of event materials with the Communications, Creative Services, and other studio teams
• Assistance with live event streaming + digital event support
• Create and develop innovative and authentic content
• Assist with writing and creating content for our internal communications channels.
• Research new tools and tactics to continually enhance and improve our internal communications efforts
• Support internal communications team with other projects as needed – e.g. preparing studio spokespeople, digital events planning and execution
• Actively participate in weekly meetings with the communications team
• Put together and review project post-mortem reports to continuously improve our efforts

Qualifications
What it takes to make it:

• Great written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Tracks current trends and creative approaches to digital events
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated; driven to execute with excellence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional research skills
• A positive attitude with a desire to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to manage priorities, take initiative and meet tight deadlines

Nice to have:

• Passion for games, technology, and/or creative industries

Additional Information
Life at Ubisoft At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players. When you’re a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. You’ll have opportunities to be challenged, learn and grow in your role. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within game development while working with Ubisoft’s most powerful technologies – from game engines to performance capture and more. Annual performance reviews and salary increases will help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer hybrid remote work options, six weeks of vacation for all employees, an enhanced parental leave program, a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development. We celebrate the big and small moments together – with virtual events, get togethers, giveaways and more. In addition to our “right to disconnect” philosophy, the studio offers a variety of health and wellness initiatives including yoga, an on-site gym, flexible work hours, and other programs to create a better, sustainable work environment for our teams. We encourage you to read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.
Join Us! At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence and care. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.
If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.