About the role#
This internship is based within the Direction de l'exploitation of the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable in Saint-Jérôme. You will work under the supervision of the operational monitoring lead and collaborate with the regional civil security representative. The primary focus is assessing risks related to municipal isolation during spring flooding and other hazards across the Laurentides-Lanaudière territory.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate the risk of municipalities becoming isolated due to environmental hazards.
- Advance the action plan following event debriefings.
- Design detour plans using QGIS software.
- Assess the traffic-signaling devices required for road operations.
- Handle additional tasks as needed by the team.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in Environmental Engineering or a related university program.
- Proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of QGIS or similar geomatics software.
- High level of focus and concentration.
- A valid class 5 driver's license.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint-Jérôme, Quebec.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11, 2026 to April 30, 2026).
- Schedule: 35 hours per week.
- Modality: Hybrid work is available based on organizational guidelines.
- Compensation: Paid position at a minimum hourly rate of $27.19 plus a 6.5% supplement for social benefits.
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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