Corporate Affairs Associate (12-month internship)

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

This Job Posting is for an existing vacancy.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and throughout employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation: No relocation assistance is available. Candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of the position location, or relocate at their own expense.

Salary Range: The base salary compensation range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000.

Looking to launch your communications career in a meaningful way? Step into a dynamic 12‑month internship where your ideas and curiosity can make an impact. As a Corporate Affairs Communications Associate Intern at Haleon, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across internal and external communications while learning from a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Affairs Communications Associate Intern to join our team for a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs, this position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Corporate Affairs.

Why Join Haleon?

• Competitive compensation.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.
• Commitment to development and career progression.
• Hybrid model in a modern office located in Mississauga.
• Fitness centre and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to progress YOUR communications career. These responsibilities include some of the following…

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct research on industry trends, media coverage, and public policy.
• Assist in the development of internal and external content for multiple channels such as drafting and editing media releases, newsletters, digital screens, LinkedIn posts, Leadership emails, and more.
• Develop and execute internal communications campaigns to keep employees engaged and apprised of the latest initiatives and priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of corporate events and initiatives including logistics and vendor coordination (as required).
• Help maintain and update the company's intranet and website.
• Assist in managing relationships with media, stakeholders, and partners.
• Support administrative tasks, such as notes taking, contact reports, formatting PowerPoint presentations, coordinating vendor POs, etc.

 Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Completing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations or a related field; only candidates who have graduated within the past 2 years will be considered.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• This is a 12-month contract (full-time) and is expected to begin in June 2026.
• This is a hybrid role requiring attendance at our Mississauga office 2 days per week.

 Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• French language skills
• Interest in Canadian politics and policy

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 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2026-05-20

 

 

 

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.