2025 Spring/Summer Co-Op - Plant Communications, Oshawa Manufacturing

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2025 Spring/Summer Co-Op - Plant Communications, Oshawa Manufacturing
Location Oshawa, Ontario
Schedule Full time
Posted Mar 05 2025

Description
Work Arrangement:

Onsite : This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis

About GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

The Role:

The GM Oshawa Assembly Communications team is responsible for leading Oshawa Assembly’s reputation in the areas of internal communications, community relations, corporate social media, product/brand/technology, and media relations in Canada with a strong sense of employee focus, purpose, and accountability.

In this role, you will help develop and create storytelling moments to demonstrate Oshawa Assembly’s dedication to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and inclusion. This position is a great opportunity for an energetic and motivated person wanting to gain experience in a fast paced and dynamic organization and team!

Key Responsibilities:

Write content for internal, external, and digital audiences

Develop compelling storytelling opportunities for Oshawa Assembly

Assist with onsite event planning and execution

Contribute to the development of visual communications including video editing and presentations

Research and gather information for upcoming projects

Present and share communications plans with leadership team

Analyze social channel data and analytics to support future communications plans

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's (Preferred) degree in the following areas: Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Multimedia, Social Sciences, Arts

Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada and for 12 (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2025

Willing to work in a plant environment

Outstanding writing and editing skills with attention to detail

Effective storytelling, video-editing, and event planning

Comfortable using social media and creating content

Have a valid Full Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent Canadian out-of-province licence

Successful candidates will be required to attest to their vaccination status (or indicating that they do not wish to disclose), and any job offer will be conditional on the candidate providing that attestation

Desired Skills:

Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given time

Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

Additional Description
About GM
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Why Join Us
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Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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