C-ESG-100 Sustainable Development Intern

CAE•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree. Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th 2026. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to join the corporate sustainability, ESG strategy and reporting team as a sustainability intern. At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

Requirements

Verbal and written communication skills (EN/FR)
Analytical skills, rigor and attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
Understanding of corporate sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, UNGC, CSRD)
Awareness of challenges linked to reporting and/or sustainability mandates
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
All hires will be required to complete, sign and return the Controlled Goods Program form within a week of its transmittal.
Must provide a copy of their passport or birth certificate.
All students with a work permit must provide a copy of it and a police clearance certificate from the country or countries where they have resided in the past five years.
Please take note that if you are on a student, work or international student permit, the delays for the security background check take minimum 16 weeks.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental studies/sustainable development/communications, or a related field
0-2 years of relevant experience or internships completed

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of CAE’s Sustainability reports
Participate in compliance activities related to upcoming sustainability regulations
Monitor trends
Assess gaps in reporting requirements
Develop robust data collection processes and controls to secure limited assurance for Sustainability report
Respond to sustainability-related customer requests
Draft and publish internal sustainability-related communications
Prepare LinkedIn posts
Update cae.com and CAE360 (Sustainability page)
Lead CAE Volunteering program communications and project management
Develop ad hoc guides and materials
Take on additional mandates as determined by the intern’s interests and emerging sustainability priorities, also in collaboration with other departments

Benefits

Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
Flexible schedules and work from home policy
Open concept workspace
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
Possibility of permanent employment/extension
STM access on campus
Free parking on site for cars and bikes
Running club and sports activities
Changing rooms and showers
Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall
Reimbursement of internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents