Visual Arts jobs in Toronto, ON

(Fall 26) Communications Assistant, Graphic Design InternshipHEA00361 WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Communications Specialist, the Communications Assistant, Graphic Design (Co-op) will be focused on internal and external communications, covering a variety of multi-media and graphic design projects within a dynamic team-based environment.

The Communications Assistant, Graphic Design (Co-op) will be an active member of a team that helps form Agnico Eagle’s point of view on a wide variety of topics and issues and communicates them across multiple channels, both internally and externally. They will contribute to both visual design and content creation, bringing creativity, initiative, and adaptability while working independently and collaboratively within the team. This role will be exposed to a rapidly growing international company, with a diverse workforce covering numerous areas of expertise, with Operations and/or Offices in Canada (Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut) Mexico, Finland, and Australia.

Above all, we are looking for an enthusiastic team-player willing to apply their knowledge and be up for any communications and digital media tasks.

• Design and develop compelling visual assets for external and out-of-home print and digital platforms

• Develop engaging social media content including copy, images, and short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook

• Create logos, icons, and graphic elements to be featured across various brand touchpoints, maintaining consistency with established visual guidelines

• Conduct competitive research and trend analysis to identify content opportunities that strengthen our brand positioning

• Support creation of internal and external communications content including PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, intranet visuals, posters or other design and graphic needs as required

• Incorporate feedback from various team members to refine and finalize design outputs

• Adapt and tailor designs across print and digital media with strong attention to detail and production requirements

• Provide general administrative project support for various corporate and regional communications initiatives and projects

  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Required:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably in graphic design, visual arts or related field

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

• Refined visual storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail, composition, layout, colour, and visual consistency

• Strong verbal communications with excellent writing and editing skills

• Outstanding attention to detail; able to proofread, fact-check and troubleshoot

• Well-versed in all Microsoft Office products

• Exceptional organizational skills; comfortable prioritizing and balancing multiple schedules and deadlines

• Works collaboratively and resourcefully within a team and able to thrive independently as well

• Self-starter and problem solver

Preferred:

• Experience designing content for social media campaigns and print and digital ad placements

• Knowledge of accessibility standards in visual design

• Experience with content planning tools

• Bilingual (English and French) would be a great asset

  
  

• Salary: $24.24 - $28.95 per hour

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 (flexible)

• Hybrid location with 3 days required in the office and 2 days working from home

  
  

Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.

Job

: Internship

Primary Location

: Ontario-Toronto

Organization

: Agnico Eagle Mines

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 5/2

Employment Type Code: Hourly

Posting End Date

: Ongoing