C-ESG-100 Sustainable Development Intern-EN

CAE is seeking a Sustainable Development Intern for a hybrid role in Montreal from August 31 to December 18, 2026. The intern will assist the corporate sustainability team with reporting, compliance, communications, and project management. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant university degree and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers flexible schedules and opportunities for permanent employment.
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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 join the corporate sustainability, ESG strategy and reporting team as a sustainability intern. Are you ready to contribute to the following mandates:


Reporting And Compliance






Contribute to the development of CAE’s Sustainability reports


Participate in compliance activities related to upcoming sustainability regulations
Monitor trends


Assess gaps in reporting requirements


Develop robust data collection processes and controls to secure limited assurance for Sustainability report


Respond to sustainability-related customer requests



Communications






Draft and publish internal sustainability-related communications
Prepare LinkedIn posts


Update cae.com and CAE360 (Sustainability page)


Lead CAE Volunteering program communications and project management


Develop ad hoc guides and materials



Project Management And Other






Take on additional mandates as determined by the intern’s interests and emerging sustainability priorities, also in collaboration with other departments



Skills Required






Verbal and written communication skills (EN/FR)


Analytical skills, rigor and attention to detail


Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations


Understanding of corporate sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, UNGC, CSRD)


Awareness of challenges linked to reporting and/or sustainability mandates



Preferred Education






Pursuing an undergraduate degree in environmental studies/sustainable development/communications, or a related field


0-2 years of relevant experience or internships completed





Location of the internship is Montreal (Ville Saint-Laurent).


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, 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.
Position Type


COOP-Student (Fixed Term)
Equal Opportunit