Digital Communications Co-op Student
Department: People and Communications – Communications & Digital Media
Type: Fall Term – September 2026 – April 2027 – 8-month
Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.
What OPTrust Offers Students
Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, and excellence and continuous improvement.
A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
A flexible, hybrid work model.
Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!
About the role
We are looking for a creative communicator to join our team of storytellers, strategic thinkers, designers, brand experts and digital strategists on our People & Communications team. This is an 8-month rotational student role, splitting your time on our Communications team and Digital Media team. You will support with writing and editing memorable and compelling content. You will support the development of communication strategies and make an impact with creative ideas that support organization-wide initiatives. Training will be provided on OPTrust procedures, systems and work processes. Students will also participate in OPTrust’s orientation and campus program.
What you’ll do
Support the development of communication and digital media plans, projects and programs to drive awareness of key initiatives.
Develop compelling visual content and stories for OPTrust’s intranet, websites, social channels, newsletters, email campaigns and other materials including short videos, photography and animations.
Coordinate and support event planning and execution, including event-related communications, logistics and onsite or virtual delivery.
Assist in creating internal and external campaigns that connect, inform and engage different audiences.
Find ways to enhance and improve communication practices and channels.
Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organization.
Help ensure a consistent tone, voice and standards that reflect OPTrust’s brand identity.
Review, proofread and edit communications using Canadian Press Stylebook as a guide.
What you bring
Enrolled in a post-secondary degree or certificate co-op program in communications, graphic design, marketing, journalism, public relations or other communications-related disciplines.
Previous internship(s) or work experience in communications, digital media, marketing or journalism will be an asset.
Proficient with digital tools, applications and platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Meltwater, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, SiteImprove, Simpplr, etc. is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to think creatively to create compelling and memorable content.
Proactive and resourceful in your approach to problem solving to find effective solutions and recommendations.
Other Duties as assigned
Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, and excellence and continuous improvement.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The range of expected compensation for this position is $720.00 to $1,285.00 per week.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to [email protected], or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
