Business Administration Intern – Contract Management

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Davie invites a Business Administration Intern to contribute to a variety of projects across departments including Procurement, Finance, Logistics, IT, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Operations. You will gather, analyze, and structure information to support decision-making and drive process improvements.

Throughout the internship, you will assist with reports, dashboards, and organizational deliverables, participate in project coordination, and collaborate with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a university program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and autonomy.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes.
• Gather, compile, analyze, and summarize data to support operations.
• Contribute to reports, dashboards, presentations and other administrative deliverables.
• Coordinate and monitor projects, initiatives, or operational activities.
• Support meetings, workshops, and working groups organization and follow-up.
• Draft and maintain administrative documents, procedures, and reference materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

University program in Business Administration / related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

As a Business Administration Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects and activities that support the organization’s operations and growth. Depending on your profile, interests, and business needs, you may be assigned to different departments, including Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, or Operations.

You will collaborate with various teams to gather, analyze, and structure information that supports decision-making, process optimization, and the execution of strategic projects. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience and a practical understanding of organizational challenges in a complex, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment.

Depending on the department and the nature of the assignment, you may be involved in:

• Participating in the analysis, documentation, and improvement of business processes;
• Gathering, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data to support operations and decision-making;
• Contributing to the preparation of reports, dashboards, presentations, and other administrative deliverables;
• Participating in the coordination and monitoring of projects, initiatives, or operational activities;
• Supporting the preparation, organization, and follow-up of meetings, workshops, or working groups;
• Drafting and maintaining various administrative documents, procedures, work guides, and reference materials;
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective communication and alignment of practices;
• Conducting research, comparative analyses, and making recommendations to improve existing processes or tools;
• Supporting transformation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Participating in the identification of risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement;
• Contributing to the implementation, deployment, or optimization of systems, tools, or business solutions;
• Performing any other administrative or analytical tasks in support of the teams.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a university program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field;
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills;
• Demonstrate attention to detail, organization, and autonomy;
• Have strong prioritization skills and be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously;
• Enjoy collaborating with different teams and working with a variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn;
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Eligibility

Internship opportunities are available to students who are currently enrolled in an academic program. The work experience must meet the requirements of the student's program of study, and the internship must be recognized by the educational institution.

Why choose Davie for your internship?

You will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects, work alongside multidisciplinary teams, develop your professional skills, and gain valuable hands-on experience within one of Canada's leading industrial organizations.

At Davie, you do more than complete an internship. You dare to achieve greatness.

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada's largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It's about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There's a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It's not just about delivering major projects - it's about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!