Student - Communications

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada Utilities Kingston Full time

**Company Biography**

Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas, electricity and telecommunications services in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 150 years.

**Primary Duties**

Reporting to the Manager, PR & Communications for Utilities Kingston, the successful student will be involved in a number of communications functions. Active involvement in other ongoing projects will be promoted as time permits. Duties may include:

- Support communications to our water, wastewater, natural gas and electricity customers, and Utilities Kingston employees.
- Monitor and help manage social media channels and tools including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Sprout Social.
- Research new communications tools and best practices.
- Create content for digital channels (i.e., writing, editing, laying out content, taking photos or producing multimedia, etc.), adhering to accessibility standards (e.g., AODA compliance) and promoting inclusivity.
- Implement communications plans and projects using various communications channels.
- Analyze social media and website statistics and measure the success of campaigns.

**Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required**
- Full-time enrolment in post-secondary studies in Marketing and Communications or Journalism, preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft products - specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Proficiency with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and MailChimp.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to problem-solve using judgment.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, but committed to contributing to and supporting a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Demonstrated proofreading skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to display Corporate values.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and an understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices

**Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment**
- Full-time student at a recognized post-secondary educational institution, and returning to full-time attendance in the Fall of 2025.
- Completion of a Criminal Record Check at the employee’s own expense, and to the satisfaction of Utilities Kingston.
- Valid Class “G” driver’s license, an asset.

**Closing Statement**

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

**Accessibility Statement**

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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