Top Benefits
About the role
Job Posting Title
Summer Student - Risk Management
Job Category
Administrative & Office Support
Language Requirements
English / Anglais
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Posting End Date
2026-03-19
Job Grade
STU-0
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience
Job Summary
As a Student in Risk Management, you will support the day‑to‑day activities of NAV CANADA’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. You’ll help gather, analyze, and organize information to support risk assessments, reporting, and decision‑making across the organization. This role is ideal for students interested in business, analytics, governance, or operational risk who want hands‑on experience in a real corporate environment.
You’ll work closely with team members across operations, technology, safety, cybersecurity, finance, and strategy to help maintain risk registers, develop insights, support workshops, and contribute to materials used by senior executives.
Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you
- Challenging, team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
In this role you will:
- Assist with preparing materials for risk workshops, stakeholder meetings and risk reports.
- Help collect and organize data for risk registers, key risk indicators (KRIs), and action plans.
- Support the ERM team in monitoring and updating risk information.
- Contribute to Power BI dashboards and improve data accuracy.
- Help draft summaries, visuals, and reports for leadership.
- Conduct background research on risk topics, trends, and best practices.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
What you bring:
- Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
- Comfort working with data (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is an asset).
- Ability to communicate clearly—both in writing and verbally.
- Interest in risk management, risk communication, governance, or organizational strategy.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail.
How others describe you:
- Organized, thorough, and reliable.
- Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification.
- Able to distill complex information into clear, simple summaries.
- Professional, proactive, and committed to quality.
Working Conditions:
- This role is 5 days a week onsite at the Ottawa Head office
NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is the private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).
NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast to coast to coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and electronic aids to navigation.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Job Posting Title
Summer Student - Risk Management
Job Category
Administrative & Office Support
Language Requirements
English / Anglais
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Posting End Date
2026-03-19
Job Grade
STU-0
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience
Job Summary
As a Student in Risk Management, you will support the day‑to‑day activities of NAV CANADA’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. You’ll help gather, analyze, and organize information to support risk assessments, reporting, and decision‑making across the organization. This role is ideal for students interested in business, analytics, governance, or operational risk who want hands‑on experience in a real corporate environment.
You’ll work closely with team members across operations, technology, safety, cybersecurity, finance, and strategy to help maintain risk registers, develop insights, support workshops, and contribute to materials used by senior executives.
Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you
- Challenging, team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
In this role you will:
- Assist with preparing materials for risk workshops, stakeholder meetings and risk reports.
- Help collect and organize data for risk registers, key risk indicators (KRIs), and action plans.
- Support the ERM team in monitoring and updating risk information.
- Contribute to Power BI dashboards and improve data accuracy.
- Help draft summaries, visuals, and reports for leadership.
- Conduct background research on risk topics, trends, and best practices.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
What you bring:
- Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
- Comfort working with data (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is an asset).
- Ability to communicate clearly—both in writing and verbally.
- Interest in risk management, risk communication, governance, or organizational strategy.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail.
How others describe you:
- Organized, thorough, and reliable.
- Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification.
- Able to distill complex information into clear, simple summaries.
- Professional, proactive, and committed to quality.
Working Conditions:
- This role is 5 days a week onsite at the Ottawa Head office
NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is the private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS).
NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast to coast to coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and electronic aids to navigation.