C-DS-115 Contract Administration Internship
Job Summary
This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.
Internship dates: From 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 full lifecycle of commercial and government contracts. You will work alongside experienced contract professionals contributing to contract administration activities while gaining exposure to compliance risk management and stakeholder engagement in a professional environment.
Are you ready to:
- Assist with the administration and maintenance of contract files ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with internal procedures
- Support the preparation review and tracking of contractual documents amendments and correspondence
- Monitor key contractual milestones deliverables and reporting requirements
- Assist in responding to internal stakeholder requests related to contractual obligations and processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by updating templates trackers and process documentation
Our ideal candidate has:
- Basic understanding of contract management principles and business administration
- Ability to read and interpret contractual terms and conditions
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
- Asset: previous internship coursework or exposure related to contracts procurement or legal studies
Preferred Education
Pursuing a college diploma undergraduate degree or masters degree in business administration commerce law contract management supply chain or a related field with three (3) years of studies completed
Location of the internship is Montreal QC or Ottawa ON
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:
- 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
*For all interns hired we will reimburse the internship costs for up to $250 per intern upon presentation of supporting documents.
About CAE
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve 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.
Position Type
COOP-Student (Fixed Term)Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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 availablecontact your recruiter or email if needed.
Data Privacy
As part of our process we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Intern