Intern: Specialist, Marketing & Graphic Design | Remote Alberta or Yukon

OVERVIEW

Reporting to Senior Director of Marketing, the Marketing & Graphic Design Assistant Intern will provide support and gain learning opportunities across a variety of projects, covering graphic design, communications and marketing while promoting Circular Materials’ recycling promotion and education initiatives. 

The intern must reside in either Alberta or the Yukon. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the creation of graphic design assets for social media, presentations, educational materials, and marketing campaigns.
• Assist in developing digital content, including social media posts, newsletters, and website visuals, ensuring brand consistency in both official languages.
• Help maintain and update corporate templates, graphics, and design assets aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate on website updates by assisting with creative elements and content enhancements.
• Provide design and organizational support for stakeholder events, webinars, and community activities.
• Conduct market research to identify design trends and creative opportunities.
• Assist with the coordination of special projects, including creating visuals for internal and external communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education – currently enrolled in a Graphic Design, Marketing or Communications

Experience

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles and creativity in producing engaging content.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and website content management systems.
• A portfolio of design work or class projects showcasing relevant skills is an advantage.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to work collaboratively with a variety of teams.
• Able to proficiently read and write Canadian French is a highly desirable skill.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
• High work volume and fast paced ‘start up’ environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

• A salary of $14,700 for the 4-month term.
• The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.
  

Job Vacancy Reason 

• This is a new 4-month internship role.

Artificial Intelligence 

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca. This email is only used for accommodation requests.