The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, highly motivated individual to assist with the implementation of an effective marketing program for MNR's Ontario Wood brand by assisting in the development and delivery of communications/marketing products and promotional initiatives.
About the job
As the Forestry Marketing Intern, you will collaborate with branch staff, outside agencies and Communications Service Branch in the development of communications and marketing tools and products. You will also assist with the implementation of social media strategies for Ontario Wood and work with many of our program partners. The position also supports senior staff on other marketing activities related to the implementation of Ontario's Forest Sector Strategy.
What you bring to the team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills to produce effective communication messages.
• An introductory knowledge of marketing, the use of social media by public sector organizations, communications research and planning, media relations, and public relations is required.
• Research skills to gather and produce clear program messaging for a variety of audiences.
• Client relationship building skills to be able to work with clients on marketing plan development and build rapport to encourage program participation.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in order to obtain the necessary information to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills to organize workload and meet project plan deliverables.
Eligibility:
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years.
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past.
• Are not a permanent employee in the OPS.
Additional Information:
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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