Summer Co-Op - Plant Communications, Oshawa Manufacturing

Job Description

Vacancy Status: 

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement: 

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) five days a week.

The Role:

The GM Oshawa Assembly Communications team is responsible for leading Oshawa Assembly's reputation in the areas of internal communications, community relations, corporate social media, product/brand/technology, and media relations in Canada with a strong sense of employee focus, purpose, and accountability.

In this role, you will help develop and create storytelling moments to demonstrate Oshawa Assembly's dedication to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and inclusion. This position is a great opportunity for an energetic and motivated person wanting to gain experience in a fast paced and dynamic organization and team!

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Write content for internal, external, and digital audiences
• Develop compelling storytelling opportunities for Oshawa Assembly
• Assist with onsite event planning and execution
• Contribute to the development of visual communications including video editing and presentations
• Research and gather information for upcoming projects
• Present and share communications plans with leadership team
• Analyze social channel data and analytics to support future communications plans

Required Qualifications:
 

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's (1st year) degree in the following areas: Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Multimedia, Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce or Marketing
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada for consecutive 12 months starting May 2026
• Willing to work in a plant environment
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Effective storytelling, video-editing, and event planning
• Comfortable using social media and creating content

Desired Skills:
 

• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
• Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given time
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Have a valid Full Class G Ontario Driver's licence, or equivalent Canadian out-of-province licence

The salary range for this role is $4264- $4784 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

NOTE - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM'S 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. 

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