At GMS, we've been helping Canadians for more than 75 years to get the health and travel insurance they want and need. The same pioneering spirit that started our story is what drives us to do things differently today. Insurance, honestly, is our promise, and it's what we do at GMS. We care about our customers, our community and each other. As a non-profit organization, we're proud to reinvest our profits into the health of the communities we serve and that have supported us since 1949.

We want our employees to feel good about coming to work and being in a workplace that promotes flexibility, growth and a healthy work-life balance. If you'd like to be part of a team that truly takes care of our customers, our communities, and each other, this could be your chance.

Here's the role

The Marketing Intern supports the execution of marketing and communications activities. They work with the Marketing team to support GMS's sponsorship of the Queen City Marathon and assist with a variety of projects to help improve efficiency, quality and effectiveness of our marketing and communications efforts. This role will run from May 12 until September 12, 2025. Flexible schedules will be granted for students enrolled in classes between September 2 and September 12.

Position Responsibilities

•Assist with coordinating volunteers and planning activations to support our sponsorship of the GMS Queen City Marathon.
•Work with our Marketing team and external vendors to establish a central file-sharing system to improve collaboration and ensure quality of files.
•Update marketing materials and documents using Adobe InDesign.
•Assist with organizing and maintaining marketing files and client lists.

Competencies

•Planning and Organizing: Strong ability to work under pressure by organizing and prioritizing own work; understands the interdependencies of own work on others.
•Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Quality Orientation: Completes tasks with a high level of accuracy; routinely checks inputs, outputs, tasks, and processes to ensure they are error free.

Education & Experience

•Currently enrolled in, or completed a Marketing, Communications, or related program, or equivalent experience.
•Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable programs would be considered an asset.

What We Offer

•Hands-on experience in marketing and event management.
•Opportunities to contribute to the success of a major community event.
•A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Are we a fit?

If you think so, please apply by April 14, 2025. We'd love to reach out to everyone who applies, but we just don't have enough hands! If you're selected for an interview, we'll be in touch. If not, please consider us again in the future.