ABOUT MDR STRATEGY GROUP LTD.

MDR Strategy Group is a consulting firm dedicated to helping non-profits and public sector organizations navigate and excel in strategic communications, public engagement, and organizational design.

Our mission is to drive meaningful, lasting change.

Headquartered on the Bedford Basin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with additional team members in the Greater Toronto Area, we are a social enterprise recognized as one of Canada’s trusted advisors to regulatory bodies. These organizations, by government statute, oversee the licensing and professional regulation of dozens of occupations nationwide.

At MDR Strategy Group, our core principle is to achieve social impact by empowering our clients to create safer, healthier, greener, and more equitable communities. We are deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we champion the values of Afrocentric leadership, where our focus is on community-driven leadership that actively serves the public interest.

THE ROLE

MDR Strategy Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern for a full-time summer placement. Reporting to the Creative Lead and working closely with the Director, Communications, Strategy, the successful candidate will support a collaborative team in the development of corporate design materials for a wide range of clients in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

This position offers recent graduates an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the creation of visual assets for print, web, and social media.
• Support the layout and production of reports, presentations, infographics, and other client deliverables.
• Contribute to brand development and visual identity systems
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality, accessible, and consistent design across platforms.
• Apply accessibility and design best practices (e.g., AODA, WCAG).
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publication, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent graduate (2024 or 2025) of a post-secondary program in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with Figma, Canva, or similar tools considered an asset.
• Strong foundational knowledge of layout, typography, and visual composition.
• Demonstrated ability to produce work suitable for both print and digital applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing accessible and inclusive content.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

ATTRIBUTES

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an innate ability to build trust.
• Highly entrepreneurial and motivated by potential.
• High-level EQ and gravitas.
• Exceptional writing and other communications skills.
• Ability to easily understand and navigate online technologies.
• Hardworking, determined, and driven by potential.
• Passionate about protecting the public and community development preferred.
• English/French bilingual a significant asset.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI)

• Sensitive and confident working in an EDI-empowered organization.
• Training in EDI an asset.

CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Applications will only be received from candidates legally entitled to work in Canada.
• This is an on-site role. Candidates must be located in Nova Scotia and be able to work at MDR’s office in Bedford.

COMPENSATION

• Total compensation for the term, paid monthly is $7,000 based on a May 12 start date. If the successful candidate is returning to post-secondary education in September 2025, MDR Strategy Group will provide a $1,000 tuition scholarship.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply on www.regulatoryjobs.org, by selecting the relevant career opportunity.

• A cover letter and resume are essential. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• A link to a portfolio must be provided. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.