Co-op Student, Corporate Communications ID-543

May 15, 2025

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

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Overview

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is currently looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and driven 8-month term Co-op Student to join the Corporate Communications team of our Public Affairs (PA) division.

The PA division acts as a bridge between the OEB and a variety of stakeholders that includes the public, consumers, media, the electricity and natural gas sectors, and government. In doing so, the PA team develops, implements and manages integrated communications strategies to enhance the OEB’s reputation, build consumer trust, and ensure transparent dissemination of information in support of the organization’s mandate. Ultimately, the PA division strives to create and maintain a positive public image, advocate for the organization, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.

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Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of areas, including:

Writing engaging content for internal and external audiences across a range of channels including newsletters, website etc.
Supporting logistical and strategic planning for consumer outreach
Assisting with the creation of briefing notes and presentations
Contributing to the designing and development of promotions for corporate reports, internal communications, and events
Support media relations activities
Contributing to evaluation/analytics reporting.
Performing other duties that will help you grow within your chosen discipline and field of study.

Qualifications

Pursuing formal studies in communications, public relations or journalism
An interest in public policy, the energy sector and government
Superior writing and grammar skills
Knowledge of popular social media platforms (blogs, "X", LinkedIn etc.)
MS Office skills
Extremely organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail
Fast learner who can adapt complex concepts to simple ones.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to 

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