We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

The Communications Intern serves as a member of the SGS Industries & Environment marketing support team, reporting to the Director of Sales Operations, SGS North America. The Communications Intern will be a bold thinker, helping execute communication strategies, infusing creativity and a fresh outlook to the marketing and communication efforts that support SGS Industries & Environment’s strategic goals. All ideas will be considered, we want people that are not afraid to speak up, try something new, push the limits and challenge the status quo.

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Tell our story by controlling our narrative and the message to be delivered by the SGS Industries and Environment team.
• In conjunction with the Director of Sales Operations, assists with, streamlines and helps to drive the creations of all content, for SGS Industries & Environment, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Assists with creating and implementing email campaigns for external clients that tie in with social media efforts.
• Provides initial designs, including compelling and sophisticated content collateral for sales proposals – print and digital.
• Works on leads, assigned tasks and projects, collaborating effectively with internal clients to devise strategy and execute print, web, and multimedia communications collateral.
• Supports the initiation and execution of corporate campaigns that align to our brand guidelines, while not stifling creativity and boldness.
• Collects and analyzes defined metrics to evaluate success of new communications deliverables.

• Education: College Diploma or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Design, Journalism or related fields
• Experience: Experience creating unique and engaging content for digital and print marketing, content marketing, video and social media marketing.
• Outstanding copywriting and presentation skills, including strong editing skills (content, grammar, spelling).
• Working knowledge of intranet platforms (SharePoint) and social media tools (i.e. Sprout) as communications vehicles and content management tools.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with content management systems, email marketing software (such as Oracle’s Eloqua), Survey Monkey, PowerBI, SharePoint (Office 365), BrandWatch, PR tools (Cision Cloud) and Social Media Listening tools.
• Proficient in O365, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Bilingual in French is an asset.

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada