Global Communications Intern

Who We Are

At Northland Power, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

We are looking for a dynamic Global Communications Intern with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen sense for what makes compelling news. As a Global Communications Intern, you will be responsible for juggling multiple projects simultaneously, and your responsibilities will be quite diverse across earned media, internal communications, social and digital media activities. This position will be based in our Toronto Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies to support organizational goals.
• Help manage internal and external content calendars, ensuring timely and consistent messaging.
• Draft and edit engaging content for multiple audiences, including employees, media, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor media and social channels daily and compile summary reports for the communications team and senior leaders.
• Support the preparation of media materials and briefing notes for interviews or announcements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating logistics for events and conferences.
• Collaborate with creative and digital teams on brand communications projects and social media content.

Who You Are

• Energetic: You bring enthusiasm and drive to every task, approaching challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Independent: You thrive when working autonomously, taking ownership of your responsibilities and delivering results with minimal oversight.
• Professional: You consistently demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a polished demeanor in all interactions and communications.
• Creative: You think outside the box and embrace innovative approaches to problem-solving, always bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Organized: You excel at managing multiple priorities, maintaining structure, and ensuring every detail is accounted for and delivered seamlessly.
• Curious/Lifelong Learner: You are naturally inquisitive, eager to expand your knowledge, and continuously seek opportunities for growth and development.
• Collaborative: You are a natural relationship builder and comfortable working with a diverse group of stakeholders at different levels.

Qualifications And Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently (in the last 1-2 years) completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills with the ability to tailor messages to various platforms.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and social PR, marketing and communications tactics and strategies.
• Experience in social media management and content creation an asset but not required.
• Basic knowledge of tools such as Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office or similar platforms.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in creative campaign development, social media management, and content creation.
• Exposure to working with a dynamic team to execute and refine written and creative communications strategies.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful campaigns and see your ideas come to life.
• Mentorship from industry professionals who are passionate about creativity and digital marketing.

What’s In It for You

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

Key skills/competency

• Communications strategy
• Content creation
• Social media management
• Media monitoring
• Public relations
• Internal communications
• Event coordination
• Copywriting
• Digital media
• Stakeholder engagement