Communications Intern
Host organization: Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtia:ke
Application deadline: April 6th, 2026
Last updated: March 17, 2026, 10:08 a.m.
Description of host organization
The Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtia:ke’s mission is to improve the health outcomes, quality of life and social determinants of health of Indigenous people in Montreal through a culturally competent, holistic health service delivery model that is accessible to all Indigenous people, within the urban setting of Montreal and surrounding areas where emphasis is placed on quality and continuity of care.
The Indigenous Health Centre of Tiohtià:ke (IHCT) is fairly young in providing health services with just over 2 years of physical operations. The IHCT is an innovative model, being the first Indigenous Health Centre in the Montreal area for urban Indigenous people. As such, our foundation is to center Indigenous cultural knowledge in everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Increase awareness of IHCT’s programs, services, and holistic model of care among Indigenous and non-indigenous populations, partners, and stakeholders (assist in updating Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and You Tube; create TikTok account and assist in maintaining posts)
- Strengthening IHCT’s credibility by articulating consistent, culturally grounded key messages aligned with community values and expectations (i.e. regular postings on social media, improving monthly newsletter format)
- Lead a "Voices of the Community Series": identify participants for testimonials; record client and staff stories regularly; publish weekly testimonial posts; collaborate with advocates to amplify these stories through shares and reposts.
Assets and requirements
- You must be a Concordia student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through the winter 2026 term.
- Students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be prioritized for this role. Students not identifying as Indigenous in Canada should have a good understanding of Indigenous realities and allyship.
- Video-editing skills
- Strong grasp of social media
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of the Indigenous community
- Strong communication skills in English (and preferably in French as well)
Duration
May 11, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (12 weeks)
Note: Specific dates can be negotiated between the intern and the host organization.
Location/site of employment : In-person
Adress : 2100, Marlowe Avenue, Suite 236, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3L5
All interns are also welcome to join us at our co-working space at the SHIFT Centre (LB-145) throughout the work week.
Hours
180 hours total (~15 hours/week)
There is potential to renew the internship for up to 3 terms, provided you remain eligible and both host organization and intern wish to continue.
Remuneration
$3,750
Please note that SHIFT payments are made as honorariums issued in 2 installments: one at mid-semester, and the other at the end.
Application deadline
April 6th, 2026
To apply, please submit your:
- Resume
- Cover letter
About this internship
This opportunity is part of the Community-based internship program, which connects students with organizations driving social change across Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, through a partnership with the Office of Community Engagement and SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation.
Note to candidates
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by the host organization. If you have any questions or accessibility requests about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.
