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Please note this is a 12-month internship, with considerations for an 8-month term based on student availability.This role will be an on-site role based in Mississauga.

Who we are:

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world.  Thats why we work with an explorers heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service worlds most advanced aircraft engines.  We do this across a diverse portfolio including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

Whether you are currently pursuing a college diploma, a bachelor’s or masters degree, we can help you harness your potential, advance your skills and make the impossible a reality. If you are currently enrolled in a Canadian university, now is the moment to start a career path that can drive impact and innovation for generations to come.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Internship dates: September 2nd to August 28th, 2026 (if 12 months)Location: 1801 Courtney Park Drive East, Mississauga, ON, L5T 1J3Check out our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/PrattWhitneyCaOur website:  https://www.pwc.ca/en

Our expectations:

The Human Resources Intern is responsible for supporting the HR team in all areas of functional Human Resources including talent development, compensation, succession planning, employee relations, recruitment & selection, and training programs just to name a few.  The Human Resources Intern will assume responsibility with the HR team on several components of both project based and daily tasks. The Human Resources Intern will contribute to a large team of Human Resources professionals spread across Ontario, Quebec and Poland.

We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in HR. If you are a professional who is able to work in both a strong team environment and independently, with a desire to learn, develop and apply new skills, you will be a great fit for our team.

This is a unique and exciting internship as the HR intern is actively involved in applying strategy to various HR projects, tasks, and mandates. This role is not intended to be an administrative function. Instead, this role will develop and enhance your existing HR skills and evolve you as a strategic HR partner who is coached and mentored by an entire HR team.

• Support HR Business Partners on successful execution of Human Resources annual activities including succession planning and talent reviews, merit & general wage increases, manpower (employee headcount) and resource planning, talent development including early talent identification and identifying gaps in leadership development.

• Support HR Business Partners on topics concerning employee relations initiatives including investigations, employee engagement, and employee communication.

• First point of contact for employee and management questions, resolving where appropriate, or escalating questions to team members as necessary.

• Act as resource for all level of employees (management, salaried, and hourly) by responding to recruitment, benefits administration and HR policies and procedures.  

• General HR requests, including processing and interpreting data and trend reports, maintaining employee records, communicating employee policies, procedures and processes.

• Participate in recruitment and hiring process including conducting new employee orientation and administration including partnering with other key presenters.

• Lead and organize internal coop networking program which provides a platform to integrate students with the organization to understand how various departments function.

• Work with the team in order to continuously improve our HR processes, such as Succession Planning, Recruitment, and Annual Compensation Planning.

• Assist in developing appropriate training plans, including training delivery for new HR colleagues.

What you need to be successful:

Must haves:

• Eligible to legally work in Canada

• Pursuing a postsecondary or university education in Human Resources, and/or, all Human Resources related fields. 

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian university or college throughout your internship (must be an active student).

Assets:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality when handling employee related concerns and information

• Functional computer skills in MS office: Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook. Common uses for Excel will include using V-Look up’s, conditional formatting and analyzing data. Training will be provided in these areas.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of professionals from entry level to management.

• Adaptability including time management of multiple tasks with varying degrees of importance and deadlines.

• Effective oral and written communication.

• Forward thinking with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision as a resilient and proactive team player.

• Third – fourth year student.

• Training will be provided on the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems.

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