WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.
We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.
THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Base Salary: $22.50/hour
Reporting to the Health Communications Lead the student will join a dynamic team responsible for bringing
health and well-being initiatives to life for clients members and partners across Canada. Youll do more
than observe youll contribute to projects that help Canadians navigate their health journey access
valuable resources and build healthier workplaces and communities.
From national health campaigns and webinars to thought leadership and client communications the team
helps connect Canadians with meaningful resources and supports that can positively impact their health
and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications while
making a real-world impact. The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects contribute
fresh perspectives and help develop materials that support client engagement and business goals.
Whether supporting a national mental health initiative launching a webinar or helping create client-facing
materials the student will see firsthand how thoughtful communications can influence awareness
engagement and access to care. Along the way they will build practical skills in content development
stakeholder collaboration project coordination and strategic communications within a purpose-driven
organization.
- Help bring campaigns to life by organizing materials for webinars (including event registration
pages) supporting bilingual client invitations and contributing to customized client projects. - Partner with our translation team to support timely delivery of client-facing materials in both
English and French. - Assist with uploading and maintaining content and digital assets across platforms ensuring
materials are organized and accessible. - Provide design support (e.g. creating new client material updating collateral resizing or
reformatting assets). - Help ensure that content is clear engaging and accessible for a wide range of audiences.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
- Working towards a recognized bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a variety of teams
and stakeholders. - Youre organized adaptable and excited by the opportunity to juggle a variety
of projects and priorities. - Meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to jump in where needed.
You enjoy communicating ideas clearly and crafting content that resonates
with different audiences. - Experience with creative or design tools (Adobe Illustrator or inDesign) is an asset
but curiosity and a willingness to learn are even more important.
NICE TO HAVE
- Bilingualism (English & French)
THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.
Heres to Better Health for All!
AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.
GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
Employment Type : Student
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1