Communications, Student

Department: Communications

Work Term/Duration: Summer 2021 (May to August 2021)
Location: 2180 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario

Canadian Tire Corporation is adhering to government regulations for COVID-19 as we are taking all actions and protocols to ensure our employees are safe. As this pandemic is unpredictable, we have listed the office location of this current opportunity but will continue to follow safety protocols and will provide further information closer to the Summer 2021 term.

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada, and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business – and boldly help shape Canada’s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.

Our Commitment to Students:

• Work in an environment that supports, and fosters knowledge sharing and provides key experiences to increase capabilities through projects or objectives.
• There will be specific and measurable objectives/goals that will support learning & achieving relevant business deliverables.
• Continue to support Canadian Tire’s culture of learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth and innovation.
• An investment in the community to create a talented diverse workforce for Canada and Canadian Tire’s future.
• Building & strengthening student social engagement throughout their education and pursuit of their career through ongoing communication and relationship building.

Roles we are currently recruiting for:

Corporate Communications

This team provides external communications counsel and support, including media relations, issues management and crisis communications, for the Investor Relations (IR); Sustainability; Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB); Human Resources (HR); and CT REIT business units. The team also leads the development of external and internal executive communications, such as scripts, speeches, press releases, and letters to stakeholders (employees, customers, Dealers, etc.), from the CEO and other Senior Executives.

External Communications

This co-op will have the opportunity to work with [3] communications teams within the External Communications function. The teams often work closely together on projects and are each comprised of a dedicated group of creative, hardworking, collaborative communicators who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

You will support the following groups:

1. External Communications, Canadian Tire Retail (PR) team

2. External Communications, SportChek (PR) team

3. External Communications, Mark’s (PR) team

Who you are:

• Exceptional communication skills with the confidence and passion to share knowledge
• Creative thinker who is observant to seek new opportunities and perceptive to abstract ideas
• Goal driven individual to seek out continuous improvement opportunities
• The ability to take a collaborate approach to build strong relationships and have positive team experiences
• Flexible and dynamic individual who is able to adjust and prioritize accordingly to adapt to business demands and requirements
• Solid foundation of relevant technical skills
• Demonstrates behaviours of transparency, accountability, agility and learning from others that will support your success

What you bring:

• Enrolled in a Communications, PR , Event/Sports Marketing, Sustainability or related program that requires the completion of a co-op work term
• Previous coordination, planning, and execution experience
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear way, both written and verbal
• Experience with brand management an asset

This position is subject to the successful completion of the following Pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Checks

Why us:

Canadian Tire is one of Canada’s most iconic and diversified companies. Our culture and values uphold our pledge to sustainable practices, and commitment to our local communities through Jumpstart cannot be beat.

To learn more about this team and the Canadian Tire Family of Companies follow us on LinkedIn.

Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees — their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.