General - Internship Program

Polaryn Solutions Inc.•Dartmouth, NS

About The Position

The COVE Internship Program offers talented post-secondary students the opportunity to launch their careers within a globally recognized innovation ecosystem. As an intern, you will work with a host organization developing cutting-edge technologies across maritime, defence, digital, environmental, and emerging technology sectors. You will contribute to a core business project, gain practical experience, and collaborate with industry professionals, researchers, and fellow students from diverse disciplines. Through these experiences, you will build valuable skills, expand your professional network, and play a role in advancing innovative solutions that drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security. The COVE Internship Program connects students with some of Canada’s and the world’s most innovative organizations. Through COVE’s global ecosystem of more than 700 organizations, interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to transformative technologies across the maritime, defence, digital, environmental, and emerging technology sectors. COVE works to match students with roles that align with their education, skills, and long-term career goals. As a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space, COVE brings together innovators, industry, researchers, and investors to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough technologies. We are seeking talented, motivated students to join this dynamic ecosystem and help address complex challenges that advance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

Requirements

Open to post-secondary students across all disciplines (i.e. Environmental Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing and Communications, etc.)
Students must be actively enrolled in a post-secondary program at the time of the internship
Motivated, collaborative self-starter with a demonstrated willingness to learn
Eligibility is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Team-oriented individual with a proactive approach and eagerness to learn new skills
Dedicated self-starter with project management skills
Technical skills and experience with software programs or equipment (i.e. AutoCAD, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a marine, technology, or defence environment is considered an asset
Maritime Certifications (i.e. Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Marine Basic First Aid, etc.) considered an asset