About The Position
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. 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. 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?
Requirements
- 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.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong interest in labor relations and HR business partnership.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including managers, employees, and union representatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Academic coursework or exposure to labor relations or collective bargaining.
- Previous experience or academic projects related to employee relations or workplace investigations.
- Interest in working in industrial or operational environments.
- Bilingualism (French and English).
- Leadership demonstrated by participation in academic, associative, or community projects.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR Business Partners to support leaders and employees in a unionized environment.
- Provide day-to-day HR support to managers on employee matters, including performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
- Assist in the interpretation and application of the collective agreement and HR policies.
- Support the management of employee relations files and documentation.
- Participate in discussions and interactions with union representatives and shop stewards.
- Support or participate in workplace investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and preparing summaries.
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness.
- Assist in the analysis of HR metrics and employee relations trends to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with HR and operational leaders on initiatives that support a positive and respectful work environment.
- Learn how HR Business Partners support leaders in managing teams within a unionized workplace.
- Gain practical exposure to collective agreement interpretation and labor relations practices.
- Gain experience supporting employee relations cases and workplace investigations.
- Learn how HR collaborates directly with business leaders and union representatives to address workplace issues.
- Gain insight into strategies used to strengthen employee engagement and organizational culture.
- Develop professional skills including stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving in complex workplace situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
