Job Description

Intern, Community Services

Full-Time Contract (8 weeks)

Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Compensation: $21/hr

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This job is being funded by the Federal Government, through the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program)

The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Intern, Communications to join our team. As a member of the Marketing, Strategic Communications, and Knowledge Exchange team, you will be working closely with the Vice-President Marketing, Strategic Communications, and Knowledge Exchange as well as the Manager, Digital Communications and Content Strategy while supporting the team with various projects.

You want to work on a team that cares deeply and in an organization that cares about you. You want your efforts and your work to be meaningful and make a difference in the lives of people. This is the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing information to inform strategic decision-making. Will be responsible to analysis the data and create project goals regarding the services provided by ALS Canada based on feedback from the community, review our data collection and help determine areas of focus and improvement. Create new/additional resources/materials for the ALS Canada program with target audiences being Health Care Professionals and introduction to the program to clients primarily in the form of digital communication. Sustainability of the program - to aid long term scenario planning. Assist in reviewing current program model and provide recommendations to the team. Actively contributing to team meetings.

Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Administration program or another related field. Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment. Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations. Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Autonomy and ability to work methodically and independently. Good judgment and discretion. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Working knowledge of Word, Excel & Power Point. Experienced using database systems is an asset. Willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development. A keen interest in the organization's mission and mandate and desire to help make a difference to people and families living with ALS. Commitment to ALS Canada's core values and modelling them to others.

Apply Today!

Submit a

cover letter and resume

in pdf format by end of day

June 4, 2025.

Please be sure to indicate the job title in the email subject. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the posting closes.

ALS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why join ALS Canada?

A charitable organization that lives its values of accountability, collaboration, compassion, integrity, dynamic, and respect, the ALS Society of Canada is working to change what it means to live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an unrelenting and currently terminal disease.

Grounded in and informed by the Canadian ALS community, we respond to the urgent unmet need for life-changing treatments by investing in high-quality research that will fuel scientific discovery and by engaging industry, supporting increased clinical capacity, and advocating for equitable, affordable, and timely access to proven therapies.

Responding to the tremendous need for current and credible ALS knowledge, awareness, and education, we empower Canadians affected by ALS to navigate the current realities of ALS, be informed consumers of ALS information, and advocate effectively for change. In Ontario, we provide direct community services to help people navigate ALS.

Founded in 1977, we are a registered charity whose work is powered by generous donors who share our vision of a world free of ALS.

ALS Canada is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ALS Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities within our recruitment processes. Please contact the HR department at jobs@als.ca if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

ALS Canada is committed to being an equitable employer, we strongly encourage people from equity seeking groups to apply.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you between age of 15 and 30 years of age? Are you legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5S 2V6

Application deadline: 2025-06-04
Expected start date: 2025-07-07