Communication Intern

About Us:

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team -  what we proudly call ONE TSSA – works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province.

TSSA is a not-for-profit regulator that has dedicated over 25 years of expertise and experience to the safety of Ontario. Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA's team of over 450 professionals works to enhance public safety across multiple sectors we regulate.

As an award-winning organization, TSSA firmly embeds safety in our culture and all aspects of our work.  Fostering a strong safety culture has earned us the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for three consecutive years

As ONE TSSA we are guided by the following values in all we do:

• Safety: Be safety-focused at all times
• Collaboration: Work well with others
• Accountability: Take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments
• Integrity: Conduct ourselves transparently using risk-informed evidence
• Inclusion: Embrace diversity through respectful leadership
• Innovation: Be forward-thinking, adaptable, and data-driven

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse fields, backgrounds, and cultures. It's an opportunity to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, build a rewarding career, and realize your full potential

Position Summary:

The Communications Intern assists the Communications team with day-to-day tasks such as creating content, conducting research, and coordinating projects. This role provides learning opportunities while helping the team in the delivery of clear, timely, and consistent communications aligned with TSSA's brand.

This is a student internship position starting January April hours).

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in drafting content for newsletters, social media, and website updates under supervision.
• Support event and campaign planning and coordination by preparing materials, participating in brainstorming, contributing creative ideas and scheduling logistics.
• Conduct basic research to gather information for communication projects.
• Help analyze data and compile reports for review.
• Provide administrative support, such as organizing files and tracking requests.
• Respond to routine inquiries from internal stakeholders as directed.
• Perform other related duties or project-based tasks as required.

Job Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of digital analytics and trends is an asset.
• Ability to draft clear, concise, creative, and engaging content for various audiences.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and prioritize work with guidance.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and communicate professionally.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and social media platforms; basic knowledge of content management systems is an asset.
• Open to exploring creative ideas and contributing suggestions to improve communication efforts.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and eager to learn new tools and processes.

Hiring Range Details:  The hiring range for this role is $21/ hour.  The hourly salary may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. 

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

TSSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building and maintaining collaborative, caring and positive work environments so that our employees bring their whole selves to work each and every day. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TSSA is pleased to offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity, or are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations you may require. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within TSSA. We are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the current position. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. 

TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates' qualifications and experience.