Forestry Marketing Intern

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, highly motivated individual to assist with the implementation of an effective marketing program for MNRF's Ontario Wood brand by assisting in the development and delivery of communications/marketing products and promotional initiatives.

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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 for the Ontario Wood brand. You will also assist with the implementation of social media strategies for Ontario Wood and work with many of our program partners.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Proof of full-time enrolment in a recognized post-secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements and must meet the above eligibility criteria for the duration of both placements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Well developed written and oral communication skills to produce effective communications messages.
• An introductory knowledge of marketing, 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 necessary information to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills to organize workload and meet project plan deliverables.

Note: The successful candidate will begin at the base-level pay rate and will move up in the pay scale in accordance with the OPSEU collective agreement.

Note: Please indicate in a separate covering letter specifically how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the qualifications listed above.

Note: Relocation and temporary living expenses will not be available.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
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