Canada Internship - Brand Marketing & Communications

Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

An internship at Gallagher could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. We're a unique organization made better every single day by our dedicated employees and leaders.

In Canada, our roots run deep, with 35 offices spanning coast to coast, from Victoria, British Columbia, to Atlantic Canada. We offer a full array of insurance and consulting expertise through a holistic approach across commercial, personal, employee benefits and human resources consulting services.

Our internship program is looking for driven individuals interested in exploring a career that is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially. The Gallagher Internship Program is a robust 4-month program offered from May to August, working 3-4 days in the office with remote working the rest of the time. The focus will be to gain a well-rounded understanding of the marketing and communications function in an insurance brokerage in Canada. We will offer you a comprehensive “learning by doing” experience by including short-term projects and assignments as well as networking and team challenges.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Brand Marketing & Communications for Canada, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting content for brand or practice group specific marketing campaigns – includes web, social, external collateral as well as internal communications
• Supporting with content scheduling and planning process
• Market research
• Assisting with the coordination of various special events, includes venue coordination, communications planning, etc.
• Assisting with daily administrative duties

Interns will also have an opportunity to work side by side with Gallagher professionals to experience our “learn by doing” culture through attending various weekly training engagements to further develop critical qualities of a successful client service and sales professional (business etiquette, communications, social media best practices, etc.)

• Rising 3rd or 4th year university or college student
• Availability to participate within program dates: May 12^th, 2025 and ends: August 15^th, 2025
• Strong passion and curiosity for a career in insurance sales and risk management
• Competitive spirit and desire to demonstrate high energy and enthusiasm on-the-job
• Comfortable working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred
• Experience working with WorkFront would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Active participant in a competitive and/or sales-based environment
• Desire to work, learn and grow within an entrepreneurial environment
• Bilingual (French / English) would be an asset

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Gift Program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.