Do you have a strong interest in strategic communication, as well as for trade and export development? Do you have lots of creativity and a desire to work for one of the most innovative countries in the world? Then perhaps you are our new Student Assistant in Toronto.
DEADLINE: Ongoing interviews
Based at the Consulate General of Denmark in Toronto you will play an essential role in marketing and communications activities for all trade and export activities undertaken by team Denmark in Canada. The communications team works across both the Consulate General in Toronto and the Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa, as well as part of a broader team across North America.
Depending on capacity, you may also work with Commercial Advisors to create partnerships, promote, and assist Danish companies in growing their businesses in North America. This could include business development, market scoping, policy analysis, and delegation planning across our key sectors – sustainable buildings and district energy, Arctic, and health & life sciences.
You will become an integral part of an office with 14 colleagues working for Denmark and Danish interests, based out of the Consulate General of Denmark in Toronto.
Generate, edit, and publish social media content in collaboration with colleagues to drive engagement and stakeholder action.
Manage day-to-day social media activity across platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Produce multimedia content (videos, images, graphics) using tools like Canva, Capcut, and Final Cut Pro.
Engage in weekly coordination and schedule content in coordination with the communications team in Ottawa; maintain ongoing coordination with the NA communications team as applicable.
Monitor engagement and analyse social media metrics to optimize performance, including preparing reports on performance with insights and recommendations.
Support with research and development for North American market entry strategies, business development strategies, stakeholder mapping, and market intelligence for Danish companies across our key sectors.
Support in meeting coordination, briefing, and follow-up activity, as well as potential outreach and engagement with public and private stakeholders in North America.
Currently studying communication, journalism, media, marketing, business, economics, international relations, public policy, or a similar field with at least one year of study remaining and preference for two.
Experience with the production and dissemination of public relations / social media content.
Knowledge of coding languages, including Python, JavaScript, R is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
Experience with video and web editing, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, FinalCut and Trello is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
Knowledge of and interest in trade and export development.
Ambitious, creative, outgoing and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
A well-developed sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
Existing permit to work in Canada is required as well as fluency in English (written and spoken).
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education) in English to the Consulate General of Denmark in Toronto, [email protected], with the subject line “Student Assistant Communications – [Enter Name]”. Questions can be directed to Helene Scherling Olsen. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews on an ongoing basis until the right candidate has been found.
The Trade Council is the governmental export and investment promotion organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The organization comprises all governmental activities designed to promote Danish export and foreign investment in Denmark under one roof. Our purpose is to bring value to our clients in Denmark in terms of growth and job creation. For further information visit The Trade Council in Canada.
The Trade Council assigns great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
