This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.
Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th 2026
Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!
The role we are offering you:
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to support the Global Operations Excellence team. This internship offers hands-on experience in driving continuous improvement and contributing to strategic initiatives that make a real impact across the organization.
Are you ready to:
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Lead and support continuous improvement projects by applying recognized methodologies such as PDCA, 8D, A3, Lean Six Sigma, and BPM (Business Process Management).
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Build process maps and identify inefficiencies.
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Perform gap analyses to determine areas for improvement.
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Organize and facilitate workshops focused on problem-solving, root cause analysis, process mapping and other related topics.
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Identify, recommend and implement solutions.
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Create and communicate the action plans to implement the solutions.
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Monitor and report on the progress of the continuous improvement projects to ensure the success of continuous improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various CAE sites.
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Atout : Certification Six Sigma Ceinture verte/noire, PMP.
Our ideal candidate has:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Previous internship in continuous improvement, operational excellence, industrial engineering, project management, or related field.
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Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to influence, listen actively and collaborate.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
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Asset Certification Six Sigma Ceinture verte/noire, PMP.
Location of the internship is Montreal.
Internship will be carried out in hybrid mode.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and 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. They must also 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.
CAE offers:
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Salary determined according to the number of years and / or cumulative credits
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Flexible schedules and work from home policy
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Open concept workspace
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Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
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Possibility of permanent employment/extension
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STM access on campus
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Free parking on site for cars and bikes
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Running club and sports activities
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Changing rooms and showers
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Panoramic terrace open during Summer and Fall
For all interns hired, we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.
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.
COOP-Student (Fixed Term)
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.
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