LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IN QUEBEC

Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.

ABOUT US

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

ABOUT THE ROLE

IRAD program is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented student to join our team as a Project Specialist Intern in support of ongoing research and development projects.
This role provides hands-on experience in project coordination, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will work closely with IRAD leads, contributing to real-world deliverables and gaining exposure to defense industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to explore a career in project management in the defense industry.
As a Project Specialist Intern, you will assist in the development, management, and execution of research projects under the guidance of experienced management team and engineers.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assist the IRAD management team in tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare, update, and organize project files, meeting minutes, and internal reports in accordance with standards.
• Compile project metrics, track progress, and assist in analyzing key performance indicators to support decision-making.
• Communicate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather status updates and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Support adherence to internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards relevant to defense programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Conduct research and literature reviews to inform future project planning.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and IRAD proposals.
• Assist in the evaluation of emerging technologies and potential research opportunities.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering, Business Administration (Project Management focus), or a related technical field.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Team-based experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Effective communicator in English and French (written and verbal)
• Able to work independently and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Able to obtain Control Goods certification.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint.
• Experience in writing research papers.
• Excellent understanding of project management concepts and principles.
• Basic understanding of defense industry practices.
• Military Experience (Regular or Reserve Force).