Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Toronto District Communications team to develop and implement communications plans and tactics that support key strategic objectives, engaging both internal and external audiences.
  
• Researching, writing, and proofreading a wide range of engaging content for internal and external audiences, including articles, social media posts, website content, news releases, project profiles, executive communications, and proposal narratives.
  
• Writing, coordinating and managing distribution and analytics of the district’s weekly internal newsletter.
  
• Coordinating the development and execution of projects/initiatives, as assigned.
  
• Developing and maintaining strong customer-focused relationships with our internal stakeholders.
  
• Track media coverage, identify relevant trends, aggregate data, and measure analytics.
  
• Support ongoing research and maintenance of media lists and media kits, communications process documents, project information and award tracking etc.
  
• Consistently applying PCL Construction’s branding to communication deliverables.
  
• Ability to adapt writing for both internal (conversational) and external (formal) audiences.
  
• Work with our communications specialist to support community involvement initiatives and campaigns.
  
• Has attention to detail when it comes to writing articles, including an understanding of AP Style and writing best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or diploma in journalism, public relations, corporate communications or digital communications, with sound knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and content marketing.
  
• Strong writer with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  
• A team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
  
• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and take initiative in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  
• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and take initiative in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced, environment.
  
• High level of integrity, positive attitude, and a highly collaborative team player.
  
• A critical thinker with sound decision making skills.
  
• Ability to research, analyze and organize information accurately and effectively.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
  
• Previous experience in a professional environment or co-op/intern experience is considered an asset.