Internship - Winter 2027 - Human Resources Internship

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering an on-site HR internship in Longueuil, Quebec. You will partner with HR Business Partners to support leaders and employees in a unionized environment, providing day-to-day HR support and assisting with collective agreement interpretations.

The internship is aimed at students pursuing a degree in HR, Industrial Relations, or business fields, with a strong interest in labor relations, analytics, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• On-site work in the province where hired.
• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong interest in labor relations and HR business partnership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to collaborate with managers, employees, and union representatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners to support leaders and employees in a unionized environment.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers on employee matters, including performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
• Assist in the interpretation and application of the collective agreement and HR policies.
• Support the management of employee relations files and documentation.
• Participate in discussions and interactions with union representatives and shop stewards.
• Support or participate in workplace investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and preparing summaries.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist in the analysis of HR metrics and employee relations trends to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with HR and operational leaders on initiatives that support a positive and respectful work environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/IR/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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: January 5 to April 23, 2027

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

Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PrattWhitneyCa

Our website: https://www.pwc.ca/en

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Partner with HR Business Partners to support leaders and employees in a unionized environment.

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers on employee matters, including performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace concerns.

• Assist in the interpretation and application of the collective agreement and HR policies.

• Support the management of employee relations files and documentation.

• Participate in discussions and interactions with union representatives and shop stewards.

• Support or participate in workplace investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and preparing summaries.

• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational effectiveness.

• Assist in the analysis of HR metrics and employee relations trends to support business decisions.

• Collaborate with HR and operational leaders on initiatives that support a positive and respectful work environment.

What You Will Learn

• How HR Business Partners support leaders in managing teams within a unionized workplace.

• Practical exposure to collective agreement interpretation and labor relations practices.

• Experience supporting employee relations cases and workplace investigations.

• How HR collaborates directly with business leaders and union representatives to address workplace issues.

• Insight into strategies used to strengthen employee engagement and organizational culture.

• Development of professional skills including stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving in complex workplace situations.

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.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong interest in labor relations and HR business partnership.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive situations and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including managers, employees, and union representatives.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Academic coursework or exposure to labor relations or collective bargaining.

• Previous experience or academic projects related to employee relations or workplace investigations.

• Interest in working in industrial or operational environments.

• Bilingualism (French and English).

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.