About the role#
This internship position is based within the Direction de la planification et de la gestion des infrastructures (DPGI) in Sherbrooke. You will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geomaticians, biologists, and technicians to support the maintenance and planning of transport infrastructure. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Calculate watersheds semi-automatically using QGIS and an ArcPro macro.
- Prepare hydric information maps for flood analysis and culvert dimensioning.
- Update infrastructure inventories through manual data entry or geoprocessing.
- Analyze topographic and road data using lidar point clouds.
- Assist the geomatician with map production and data maintenance.
- Perform field work as required to support analysis.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate geomatics program.
- Proficiency in QGIS or the ability to learn it quickly.
- Programming skills in Python and comfort working with multiple data sources.
- A valid class 5 driver's license.
- Professional proficiency in French.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and reliability.
Location & details#
- Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec.
- Term: January 11, 2027, to April 30, 2027.
- Modality: 100% on-site.
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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