Culture & Communications Coordinator (Elora/Fergus Summer Student Position)
Join our team
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world’s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers’ business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.
Position: Full time, paid internship
Length: July to August 30, 2024
Shift: Monday to Friday, days
Location: 32 First Line, Elora.
Eligibility: Available to anyone including Elora/Fergus High School students seeking a summer placement
Work Environment: new warehouse with offices and cafeteria onsite
Deadline to apply: July 5th
Be part of our start-up team in our brand-new distribution center dedicated to PetSmart & Staples! Our team members work to distribute products to PetSmart & Staples’ stores across Ontario.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world’s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers’ business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.
SUMMARY
By fostering relationships within the community, the Culture & Communications Coordinator promotes awareness for Metro culture programs and activities. In addition, this position is responsible for creating a positive work environment through the coordination and facilitation of employee experiences and events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports employee positive recognition programs and employee relations programs.
- Coordinates and executes employee celebrations and events including but not limited to employee BBQ’s and lunches, thematic events, etc.
- Coordinates and administers employee communication programs, including newsletters, bulletin boards, shift start-up communications, diversity awareness, town hall/general meetings.
- Works with communications committee to get social media and newsletter content submitted
- Liaison with community partners such to promote annual Charity events, etc.
- Digital signage management and development.
- Address team member questions and concerns.
- Culture and Operations sign design and ordering.
- Facility start-up coordination and ordering
COMPETENCIES
- Fostering Culture
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Planning & Results Orientation
- Communication & Writing
- Technically savvy
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- If you are a student, you must be currently attending high school in Elora/Fergus (must be 18 years or older)
- Previous customer service experience or event planning experience would be an asset
- Experience with writing and creative tools would be beneficial (Eg. Canva)
Why Join Us
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.
Other details
- Job Family Metro Supply Chain
- Job Function HR - People and Culture
- Pay Type Hourly
- Elora, ON, Canada