Internal Communications (IC) Specialist Co-op (Fall 2024)

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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Why Ciena? 

• We’re a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.  
• Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today. 

• Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success. 
• We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering. 

The Opportunity:

4 months (with potential opportunity to extend to 8) – Fall 2024

Ciena's Internal Communications (IC) team supports various corporate-wide communications programs and channels, serving our functional and regional leaders in a business partner model. ​​​​​​​We build an informed, engaged, and connected workforce where effective communication improves engagement and teamwork and turns ideas into action. Our commitment to strategic communication helps cut through the noise and ensure messages land at the right time, to the right people, and in the right frame of mind.

This role will give you the opportunity to learn more about strategic internal communications, build relationships and grow your network, and put your degree to work in a professional setting.

How You Will Contribute:

The IC intern supports the development and execution of internal communications programs, materials, and strategies that are designed to:

• build employee awareness and understanding of business strategy and priorities
• celebrate and reinforce Ciena’s positive culture and inclusive environment
• increase employee engagement and involvement

Specific duties include:

• Assist in the production, writing, and analysis of newsletter content
• Assist with our Ottawa communication channels (newsletters, events, digital signage)
• Assist in executing various leadership internal communications activities
• Attend weekly IC editorial meetings and assist in broader activities for the IC team with bias towards learning
• Work with Corporate Communications to identify and adapt external stories for internal promotion, where appropriate.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you.  You make getting things done a priority.
• Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.
• A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.
• You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

The Must Haves:

• Working towards a degree in Journalism/Communications/Marketing or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Agile, pragmatic, and flexible in a fast-paced, hybrid (remote and onsite) environment
• Thorough, detail-oriented, resourceful, and team-oriented

Assets:

• Project management skills
• Experience with digital communication tools (e.g., Canva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint)

The hourly pay for this position is $20.00-$27.00