Research Intern - Fall 2024

Are you interested in improving information flow in a specialized corporate environment? Are you skilled in conducting research and analysis and communicating your findings? Are you able to transform technical complexities into plain language?

This is a hybrid position located in Toronto.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

You will be working with Aon’s Knowledge and Legal group to evaluate current and implement new knowledge sharing tools used to support our national team of health and wellbeing advisors. Responsibilities of the role include:

• Working in a SharePoint environment, assist with site content management;

• Collaborating with the Aon Knowledge and Legal team, analyze current tools and make suggestions to modernize communication strategy and optimize usability;

• Identifying requirements through research and analysis of user needs, preferences, objectives, and data available on how users consume content;

• Assisting in planning information structure, data flow, and navigation for new site;

• Assisting in the development of survey questionnaires, data analysis and presentation;

• Reviewing options for taxonomy and email content storage along with data management and search engine tool using existing MS Office tools (Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).

How this opportunity is different

This position is your opportunity to gain hands on knowledge management and communication tools development experience in a corporate environment. You will work with expert information and legal professionals to help develop tools in a highly specialized subject area. You will be part of a team that develops content for immediate impact in a dynamic national team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Students c urrently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree

• Strong verbal and written communications skills;

• Knowledge of content management concepts;

• Knowledge of communications concepts;

• Interest in controlled vocabularies, classification, data mapping, taxonomies, and process improvement;

• Experience with survey data collection and data analyisi; ;

• Proven understanding of user experience and knowledge organization principles;

• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

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Research Intern - Fall 2024

Are you interested in improving information flow in a specialized corporate environment? Are you skilled in conducting research and analysis and communicating your findings? Are you able to transform technical complexities into plain language?

This is a hybrid position located in Toronto.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

You will be working with Aon’s Knowledge and Legal group to evaluate current and implement new knowledge sharing tools used to support our national team of health and wellbeing advisors. Responsibilities of the role include:

• Working in a SharePoint environment, assist with site content management;

• Collaborating with the Aon Knowledge and Legal team, analyze current tools and make suggestions to modernize communication strategy and optimize usability;

• Identifying requirements through research and analysis of user needs, preferences, objectives, and data available on how users consume content;

• Assisting in planning information structure, data flow, and navigation for new site;

• Assisting in the development of survey questionnaires, data analysis and presentation;

• Reviewing options for taxonomy and email content storage along with data management and search engine tool using existing MS Office tools (Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).

How this opportunity is different

This position is your opportunity to gain hands on knowledge management and communication tools development experience in a corporate environment. You will work with expert information and legal professionals to help develop tools in a highly specialized subject area. You will be part of a team that develops content for immediate impact in a dynamic national team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Students c urrently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree

• Strong verbal and written communications skills;

• Knowledge of content management concepts;

• Knowledge of communications concepts;

• Interest in controlled vocabularies, classification, data mapping, taxonomies, and process improvement;

• Experience with survey data collection and data analyisi; ;

• Proven understanding of user experience and knowledge organization principles;

• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com