About the role#
The Direction générale de la gouvernance de la sécurité de l’information (DGGSI) is seeking an intern to work on intelligent information security solutions. This role involves developing a proof of concept for a question-answering system based on regulatory frameworks, with a focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. You will work under the supervision of the Direction de l’encadrement de la sécurité de l’information (DESI) to improve how the government manages and retrieves security documentation.
What you'll do#
- Document request types and response processes while mapping normative sources.
- Conduct a literature review on RAG systems, specifically focusing on document grounding and hallucination detection.
- Create a benchmark dataset of question-answer pairs validated by subject matter experts.
- Design the retrieval architecture, including segmentation, metadata management, and citation rules.
- Develop and compare various retrieval approaches, such as lexical, dense, hybrid, and re-ranking methods.
- Evaluate system performance based on recall, accuracy, grounding, latency, and cost.
- Analyze security risks, including potential data leaks or erroneous advice, and provide governance recommendations.
- Build a proof of concept with a consultation interface that includes source citations and confidence indicators.
- Produce a scientific report and present your findings to departmental authorities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Master's program in Computer Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Excellent command of French, both written and spoken, and the ability to read scientific literature in English.
- Proficiency in Python and common libraries such as Hugging Face, PyTorch, and RAG orchestration frameworks.
- Knowledge of Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, and information retrieval techniques.
- Methodological rigor in experimental evaluation and data annotation.
- Interest in responsible, explainable, and secure AI.
- Ability to explain technical results to non-technical experts and decision-makers.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 25 to April 30, 2027).
- Locations: Québec and Montréal.
- Modality: Hybrid work is available.
- Employment: Full-time (35 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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