Intern, Government and Industry Affairs (Winter 2027)

Location: Hybrid role based in the Greater Toronto Area, with regular commuting to the hirify.global Aircraft Assembly Centre near Toronto Pearson International Airport; occasional travel outside Canada may be required.

Company

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

What you will do

• Report on event outcomes, strategic engagement opportunities, and key takeaways.
• Maintain calendars, invitee lists, RSVP tracking, stakeholder maps, and engagement histories.
• Coordinate briefing materials, logistics, site tours, delegations, and stakeholder visits.
• Track policy files through the legislative process and monitor relevant government committee proceedings.
• Prepare concise updates for internal stakeholders and develop one to two medium- or long-term policy research projects.
• Use Asana, Outlook, SharePoint, and related platforms to manage events, engagement, and policy files.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a university program in political science, public administration, international relations, communications, or a related field; the internship is not open to new graduates.
• Residence in the Greater Toronto Area and ability to commute to the aircraft assembly centre a few days per week.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian political system and public policy landscape.
• Experience in research, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to monitor Canadian and international news media and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Professional judgement, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and representing the company.

Nice to have

• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, Outlook, and Asana.
• Experience monitoring X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month internship with a flexible hybrid workplace.
• Opportunities to attend conferences such as Meet An Executive and Women Taking Flight.
• Learning opportunities through product conferences, site visits, and the hirify.global Academy of Learning.
• Networking, volunteering, social events, and professional development activities.
• Hands-on exposure to stakeholder engagement, event coordination, public affairs strategy, and legislative activities across Ontario, Quebec, the federal government, and key foreign jurisdictions.