A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: 5770 Hurontario St Unit 600, Mississauga, ON L5R 3G5
Shift: May 17th - Aug 6th
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $27.00
Program Description
The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to help early career professionals bring together formal learning and
productive work to improve their ability to transition from school to work. Southwire provides interns and co-ops with
“real world” applications of their academic studies, helpful feedback and coaching, and consideration for employment
after graduation. Each student will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of
study and be responsible for developing a timeline, progress updates, and final delivery in a senior leadership expo.
Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.
Ready to explore new horizons in your own development as a Southwire Intern or Co-op and help us power what’s possible?
Program Details · Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and
will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
· You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational
leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
· You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and
offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and
community service /volunteer initiatives.
· You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to
a world-class program community.
· Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.
Position Description
This position will support the Marketing team by contributing to projects that build brand awareness, strengthen customer engagement, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn about various aspects of marketing.
The student will support strategic Marketing and IT projects related to data governance, analytics, and digital transformation. Key responsibilities will include assisting with Salesforce and CRM data management, marketing database governance, campaign performance reporting, ContractorConnect™ and digital platform analytics, dashboard creation, data cleansing and validation, and business process documentation. The student will work across departments to improve data quality, generate insights that support sales and marketing initiatives, and enhance reporting capabilities to drive informed business decisions across Southwire Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing content for various marketing campaigns, social media, email newsletters, and internal communications.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer insights.
- Support creation and editing of marketing materials including presentations, flyers, and product sheets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on promotional campaigns and product launches.
- Help manage updates to various company online platforms.
- Assist in tracking campaign performance metrics and preparing reports.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new marketing ideas and strategies.
- Support event planning, logistics, and execution for tradeshows, webinars, or internal events.
- Perform other marketing-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
Benefits We Offer:
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.