Intern, Internal Communications

Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract (4 months)

Intern positions are open to candidates who have recently graduated (recent graduates are considered individuals who have graduated from an accredited university or college within the last 36 months).

Available: September 2025

Description of the Position:

Were searching for a passionate and motivated Communications Intern to join our Manager Internal Communications for a 4-month contract focused on employee communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate (within 36 months) looking to gain hands-on experience in internal communications at the heart of a fast-paced mission-driven organization. This intern role is a member of the Public Relations Communications & Donor Care team which is part of the broader Marketing team.

In this early career role you will help craft engaging content and support the execution of communication strategies that connect inform and inspire our incredible SickKids Foundation teamespecially as we prepare for the public launch of our historic Heal the Future campaign the largest in Canadian health care history! Youll gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to impactful internal communication strategies across multiple teams and platforms.

You will:

• Collaborate on the planning development and maintenance of content for our SharePoint intranet ensuring information is current engaging and aligned with organizational priorities

• Support drafting editing and distributing internal communications including all-staff memos updates and announcements

• Assist in developing campaign-aligned content and storytelling to support employee engagement in our Heal the Future campaign.

• Coordinate format and publish internal e-newsletters working closely with internal teams to gather content and ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Support digital signage from content collection and creation to scheduling and deployment across internal screens.

• Provide event coordination and logistical support for key internal events such as Town Halls and all-staff meetings both virtual and in-person.

• Support administrative duties ad hoc communications projects and cross-functional collaboration as required.

Qualifications:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate will possess the qualifications being sought in equal measure below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Communications Public Relations or Journalism

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail and a clear engaging style

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated discretion tact and professionalism particularly when working with sensitive internal information

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 SharePoint Canva and Poppulo is considered an asset but not required

• Curious and creative contributor we believe in doing great work and having fun while we do it fostering an inclusive supportive team culture

Were looking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Total Compensation Package:

Hourly $17.99 - $20.05

Hours: 35-hour work week hybrid work model.

Date Posted: July 25 2025

Available: Internal and External Candidates

Deadline: August 8 2025

Please apply online by visiting our website:

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents capabilities and perspectives they bring to our mission. We live that commitment by being open and accessible to all by valuing and respecting every individual and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined the BlackNorth Initiatives CEO pledge we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black Indigenous communities of colour people with disabilities 2SLBTQIA community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community.

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