Communications Intern

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is a national manufacturer and distributor of automobiles and automotive service parts headquartered in Oakville, Ontario and is an integral part of the international Ford Motor Company organization.

If you have the drive and want the excitement of a challenging internship, please submit your application no later than Sunday, November 16. A resume and transcript are required as part of your application.

Work Location: Oakville
Work Model: Hybrid, 4 days in office per week
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s education in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies/Media Relations, English or Film Studies
• Applicants will be required to provide current transcripts
• Applicants are required to be returning to school in the Fall
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Candidates must be available May to August 2026

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project and program management skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Initiative to deliver results

• Strong writing, reporting and verbal communications skills

• Strong proficiency in digital and social media tools

• News reporting or editing experience

• Ability to develop innovative approaches to engaging audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues with diverse backgrounds and cultures 

• At least one relevant prior internship or work experience

• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.  Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we build a diverse, equitable and inclusive global Communications team, we are looking for passionate, creative professionals who can engage our target audiences with innovative ideas that breakthrough in a fast-changing environment.

Ford Communications serves as accelerant for the company’s transformation, working to advance Ford’s business success and future vision through innovative, world-class communications. We seek to establish Ford as the world’s most trusted company through purpose-driven storytelling that inspires advocacy; build the Ford brand and create desire for our vehicles, experiences and technology solutions; demonstrate our drive to create value for stakeholders through Ford+; and inspire a culture of optimism, competitiveness and creative excellence among our Ford team and partners.  

Communications interns will contribute to Ford's transformation and the company's future vision. They will be part of a team that aims to establish Ford as the world's most trusted company through purpose-driven storytelling. 

Internships are project-oriented and challenge you to demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen and technical skills. Potential assignment areas for summer internships include:

• Ford Model e Communications

• Ford Blue & Industrial Systems Communications

• Ford Pro Communications

• Corporate Communications

• Employee Communications