Intern, Government Affairs (Winter 2027)

Location: Administrative Centre, Dorval, Quebec, Canada; flexible hybrid workplace with in-office and remote work as required

Company

hirify.global is a global aviation company developing aircraft and aviation products and services focused on passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety.

What you will do

• Support community affairs programs, activities, and related team operations.
• Liaise with internal and external Industry and Government Affairs stakeholders.
• Monitor government committee proceedings and relevant Canadian and international news, preparing concise reports and summaries.
• Develop one or two medium- or long-term policy-oriented research projects.
• Coordinate industry events and site visits, process sponsorship requests, organize meetings, and prepare briefing materials.
• Provide ongoing office administrative support.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a recognized university program specializing in political science, public administration, international relations, social sciences, or a related discipline; the internship is not open to new graduates.
• Knowledge of the Canadian political system and experience in the private sector, government relations, or a similar field.
• Ability to conduct research, reporting, and content development.
• Fluent English and French communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to monitor social media and Canadian and international news for government, public policy, industry, and organizational developments.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Outlook, or Asana.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month internship with a flexible hybrid workplace.
• Access to conferences including Meet An Executive and Women Taking Flight.
• Learning opportunities through product conferences, site visits, and the hirify.global Academy of Learning.
• Social and networking opportunities, including volunteering and networking events.
• Occasional travel outside Canada may be required for training or work purposes.