Internship Winter 2027 - Workplace Health and Safety

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country: Canada

Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23rd 2027

Location: The position is based at our Longueuil location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Our website: https://www.pwc.ca/en

What will your day-to-day look like?

• As a member of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of activities and collaborate with different stakeholders, including EHS Advisors, supervisors, production employees, and process specialists, in a unionized environment.
• Conduct preventive EHS inspections across various departments.
• Support the execution of activities outlined in the annual EHS plan.
• Participate in incident investigations and prepare incident reports.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in EHS risk assessments for workstations and job tasks.
• Provide guidance and support in the application of EHS-related legislation, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Recommend improvements to EHS policies, procedures, and work methods.
• Identify, assess, and recommend corrective actions for risks associated with existing and new equipment and processes, with the goal of eliminating hazards at the source and preventing workplace injuries.

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written).
• Currently pursuing studies in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources Management, or Industrial Relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Strong analytical and summarization skills.

Assets:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and promote EHS concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and attention to detail in a large, dynamic organization.
• Relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Functional English proficiency.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.