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Start your career with us

Our internship opportunities offer you a variety of ways to learn and develop your skills. We work with universities and colleges to provide you with career opportunities at AtkinsRéalis and to find the best talent.

You will gain valuable experience as an integral member of the team, have a significant impact on projects and be in direct contact with our clients. Come join the next generation of ingenuity wherever you are in Canada! We offer positions with a wide range of responsibilities in all of our departments (civil engineering jobs, electrical engineering jobs, geosciences, nuclear, communications, HR, finance, IT, etc).

*All internships are open to university students enrolled in a co-op or non-co-op program.

Start your career with us

Our presence in Canada

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11 provinces and territories

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84 cities

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156 offices

Why should you do an internship with us?

  • Apply your knowledge learned in class, experiment and develop your skills
  • Contribute to several projects and achievements of the company with a social and environmental impact
  • Build your network and benefit from the coaching and support of our experts
  • Confirm your choice of study and career

Intern recruitment process

  • Apply for a co-op student job or internship
  • Phone screens & interviews
  • Background check & offer
  • Hiring & onboarding

Differences between our internships and our Canadian Early-Career Development Program

Co-op or internships

  • Professional learning opportunities for students
  • Co-op or internship from 4 to 16 months
  • Temporary position
  • Recruitment for winter, summer, and fall sessions

Early Career Program

  • Learning opportunities for early-career professionals
  • Development Program begins in January of each year
  • Permanent position
  • Year-round recruitment

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