Technical Project Management Student

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful student who enjoys solving problems, automating workflows, analyzing data, and improving customer outcomes.

In this role, you will work closely with the QNX Engineering Services and Technical Project Management teams supporting global customers across automotive and embedded industries. You will help identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, generate customer insights, and develop tools that help teams proactively prevent issues before they impact customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for a 3rd or 4th year student interested in engineering operations, project management, DevOps, data analytics, customer success, and software development.

Location: Kanata, Ottawa, ON
Length of Term: 8 Months

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Technical Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and customer-facing teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Develop tools, scripts, dashboards, and integrations that improve operational efficiency and customer visibility.
• Analyze engineering, project, and customer data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create automated workflows using APIs and modern automation platforms to connect business and engineering systems.
• Support DevOps initiatives, CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and cloud-based engineering workflows.
• Assist in gathering and transforming data from sources such as Salesforce, Jira, ServiceNow, engineering repositories, and internal systems.
• Help define metrics and reporting that enable proactive management of customer projects and service delivery.
• Investigate recurring issues and contribute to preventive solutions that improve customer satisfaction and project execution.
• Support initiatives related to software quality, safety, cybersecurity, and reliability within embedded systems projects.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and drive them from concept through implementation.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: 3rd or 4th year student.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Python and scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with APIs, REST services, and system integration concepts.
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools.
• Experience with Git and modern software development practices.
• Understanding of DevOps concepts and tools such as Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or cloud platforms.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and working across technical and business domains.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with Salesforce (SFDC), Jira, ServiceNow, Power BI, Tableau, or similar business systems.
• Experience building integrations using APIs.
• Experience with web scraping, data collection, or workflow automation.
• Participation in hackathons, entrepreneurial projects, or student leadership activities.
• Interest in project management, customer success, or engineering operations.
• Exposure to embedded systems, automotive software, robotics, industrial systems, or IoT.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, functional safety, or safety-critical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and execute with minimal supervision.

Why Join QNX?

• Mentorship & Learning: Access to professional development courses, mentorship programs, and our on-demand learning platform
• Wellness Support: Access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms, recreational leagues and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Collaborative Culture: Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee
• Employee Perks: Enjoy snacks, beverages, and discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms

At QNX, it all starts with you!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$43,472.00 - $59,280.00Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of anticipated base compensation for the position. The actual base compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and will depend on several factors, including but not limited to the student’s completed academic coursework, prior co-op work terms, relevant practical experience, demonstrated skills, and performance in any required evaluations during the hiring process.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.