Gold Rush Summer Intern - Communications - Jobs in Toronto

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Start Date May 2024 Contract 4 months Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours) Dress Code Business Casual Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTCamp; GO accessible) A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us Visit Home - Kinross Gold CorporationPurpose of RoleKinross is looking for a university student to assist the Corporate Communications department during the summer of 2024. The role will provide the candidate an opportunity to gain an introductory experience to the mining industry, a publicly listed international company and exposure to the day-to-day functions of the Corporate Communications department.Job ResponsibilitiesAssist Corporate Communications department with a variety of tasks, including:Administrative work Updating internal communications website and intranet Website maintenance Social media communications BrandingMinimum RequirementsEnrolled in a diploma/degree, or related discipline Excellent grasp of communications principles and practices; strong writing skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to perform well in a team environment Strong knowledge of social media communications; CMS experience an asset Strong Word and PowerPoint abilities; Photoshop experience an asset Ability to communicate in Spanish, Portuguese and/or French considered an asset Experience working and/or knowledge of the resource industry (mining, oil/gas or power in particular) is considered an assetOur Approach to COVID-19In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in alignment with our health and safety standards, all Kinross Gold Corporation employees working from the Toronto office must be fully vaccinated with at least two doses of an approved vaccine. If offered this position, you must show proof of vaccination prior to being hired. Masks are not currently mandated in the office, however, employees are encouraged to wear a mask if they are more comfortable doing so. Kinross reserves the right to update its vaccination policy/requirements at any time at its sole discretion.