This position is exclusively open to students pursuing a university degree.
Internship dates: May 4th to August 21st 2026
Are you a detail-oriented Law or Paralegal Studies student interested in corporate governance? Looking for a summer opportunity where you can contribute meaningfully, learn from legal professionals, and play a key role in a major system transition? Want to gain experience in a world‑class company and industry leader and be proud to contribute to its success?
CAE is an international technology company, specialised in training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, and defence and security.
The Corporate Secretary’s Office, responsible for the corporate governance of CAE and its network of 160+ subsidiaries in 40+ countries, is seeking a motivated Summer Student to support a major transformation initiative within the Legal Department, as it prepares its transition to a next generation entity management system.
What You’ll Do:
Support the review, organization, and migration‑readiness of corporate records of CAE and its subsidiaries.
Conduct detailed verification of entity‑level information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency within the current entity management system.
Assist in identifying data gaps or discrepancies and coordinating corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and organize documentation required for the transition to a new entity management system, including filing structures and standardized naming conventions.
Assist in the archiving of historical corporate documents, following CAE’s corporate policies and records‑management standards.
Support the implementation of corporate reorganizations (e.g. amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions).
Support general administrative tasks related to corporate governance and legal recordkeeping.
Participate in ad hoc projects within the Legal Department as required.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong interest in corporate law, governance, legal operations or records management.
Enrolment in an accredited law program, paralegal studies program, or related post-secondary program.
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software, in particular corporate records management systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize information effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills in French and English, both verbal and written.
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team‑based projects.
Preferred Education
Pursuing a technical or undergraduate degree in Law or related field with minumum of one year of school completed
Location of the internship is in Montreal
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.
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.
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.