2026 Winter Co-op Internal Communications

Job Description

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 companys 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 eventsincluding the development of communications plans messaging media outreach QA leader briefs run of show and detailed logistics planning

Lead or support internal eventsincluding Global Safety Week Career Development Week andother 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 masters 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 PROGRAMS 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 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

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Accommodations

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