WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health, we’re always looking for ways to push for better. It’s why we were founded in the first place. In 1957, our founder, pharmacist William Wilkinson, witnessed a mother sacrifice her health by forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughter’s prescription. He knew there had to be a better way. So, he introduced North America’s first prepaid drug plan, and GreenShield was born as a not-for-profit with a mission to support better health for all Canadians.
We aren’t just a health and benefits company. We’re the only not-for-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage and care together, all in one place.
We’re noble challengers, purposefully building a better way and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach that takes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for all Canadians, and we know that starts with our employees.
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Base Salary: $22.50/hour
Reporting to the Health Communications Lead, the student will join a dynamic team responsible for bringing
health and well-being initiatives to life for clients, members, and partners across Canada. You'll do more
than observe, you'll contribute to projects that help Canadians navigate their health journey, access
valuable resources, and build healthier workplaces and communities.
From national health campaigns and webinars to thought leadership and client communications, the team
helps connect Canadians with meaningful resources and supports that can positively impact their health
and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications while
making a real-world impact. The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects, contribute
fresh perspectives, and help develop materials that support client engagement and business goals.
Whether supporting a national mental health initiative, launching a webinar, or helping create client-facing
materials, the student will see firsthand how thoughtful communications can influence awareness,
engagement, and access to care. Along the way, they will build practical skills in content development,
stakeholder collaboration, project coordination, and strategic communications within a purpose-driven
organization.
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Help bring campaigns to life by organizing materials for webinars (including event registration
pages), supporting bilingual client invitations, and contributing to customized client projects. -
Partner with our translation team to support timely delivery of client-facing materials in both
English and French. -
Assist with uploading and maintaining content and digital assets across platforms, ensuring
materials are organized and accessible. -
Provide design support (e.g., creating new client material, updating collateral, resizing, or
reformatting assets). -
Help ensure that content is clear, engaging, and accessible for a wide range of audiences.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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Working towards a recognized bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a variety of teams
and stakeholders. -
You're organized, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to juggle a variety
of projects and priorities. -
Meticulous attention to detail and a willingness to jump in where needed.
You enjoy communicating ideas clearly and crafting content that resonates
with different audiences. -
Experience with creative or design tools (Adobe Illustrator or inDesign) is an asset,
but curiosity and a willingness to learn are even more important.
NICE TO HAVE
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Bilingualism (English & French)
THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together.
Here’s to Better Health for All!
A FEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.
GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
