Internship Fall 2026 - Environment, Health & Safety Co-Op Student

Job title : Internship Fall 2026 - Environment, Health & Safety Co-Op Student

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: August 31st to December 18th, 2026

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

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Why join our team? 

By joining us, you will step into a stimulating environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects with a tangible impact on supply chain performance, all while developing your skills in a structured and supportive setting.

Working alongside passionate experts, you will thrive in a culture that values learning, autonomy, and accountability. If you are looking for an internship where your contributions are valued and where you can truly make a difference, our team is the place for you.

What will your day-to-day look like?

The EHS student has a unique opportunity to work equally in both an office setting and on the manufacturing plant floor. The student will work as part of a small site-specific Environment, Health & Safety team as well as the Training Coordinator to support environmental and safety initiatives for the site, taking direction from the Plant 22 EH&S team as well as administrative support for training records. The student may have occasional outdoor work and will be exposed to both team and independent tasks.

To help drive a focus toward sustainable practices, the successful candidate will assist with identifying and implementing best practices for reduction of waste, water use and energy consumption.

The successful candidate will also be providing support for EH&S programs related to risk identification and mitigation, including ergonomics and chemical exposures.Work may include leading projects with such focus as wastewater discharge compliance, worker chemical exposures, carbon footprint reduction, and overall risk reduction initiatives.

The student may be assisting with development of business case documents for proposed capital projects related to environment, health and safety, including initial data gathering, communicating with potential vendors, preparing budget estimates, project scheduling, and writing proposals.The student will assist with accurate records management for all training courses in the plant.

This will require collaboration with the Training Coordinator.Work may require communicating with plant employees on the shop floor, as well as with management and production supervisors.The student may be required to attend, and actively participate in, various committee meetings (sustainable factory, industrial hygiene, joint health and safety, change management, etc.). 

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.
• Pursuing studies in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Ergonomics program.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and be able to demonstrate a commitment to EH&S as well as attention to detail for records management.
• He or she must be a team player complemented by strong individual initiative. The ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities is a necessity.

The salary range for this role is 21.60 to 31.00 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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.