Communication Intern

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Charles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization committed to improving health and well-being globally. They are seeking a Communication Intern to assist in internal communications, community relations, and digital tool harmonization, providing a valuable opportunity to learn and contribute to the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement processes for collecting, validating, and promoting notable team achievements across the organization
Design templates and tools that can be used consistently across all Canadian sites
Write, edit, and enhance content intended for internal communication channels
Create engaging multiplatform content such as short videos and mini reports
Review and compare the intranet pages used by local and national teams
Recommend an optimized information architecture to improve navigation and accessibility
Contribute to the visual and editorial alignment of intranet content
Develop standards, templates, and best practices to support efficient content updates
Support the development of a community engagement plan
Map community organizations aligned with the site’s mission and priorities
Assist in the coordination and promotion of the local volunteer program
Build and maintain partnerships with relevant community stakeholders
Draft and disseminate content highlighting the site’s contributions to the community
Write, edit, and review internal communications
Create and update intranet and newsletter content
Maintain and improve documents, templates, and communication tools
Coordinate internal requests and ensure timely follow-up
Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing initiatives
Et points using easy to understand language clearly defining the responsibilities of the role

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's or master's student in communications
Excellent writing, summarizing and simplifying communication skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva (an asset)
Strong organizational skills, rigor, and autonomy
Ability to work collaboratively in a multisite environment
Interest in internal communication, community relations, or digital communication
Strong proficiency in French, both oral and written

Preferred

Benefits

Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility

At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.

Glassdoor

3.3

Founded in 1947

Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.criver.com

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