General Internship Program

Who is COVE?

COVE is a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space. COVE transforms innovation into market-ready technologies through testing, commercialization support, market expertise and access to critical infrastructure. Through its networks and mission-driven platform, COVE connects investors, innovators, industry, and the research community to drive cutting-edge capabilities for commercial and defence applications.

What is the COVE Internship Program?

The COVE Internship Program offers, talented post-secondary students the opportunity to launch their careers within a globally recognized innovation ecosystem. As an intern, you will work with a host organization developing cutting-edge technologies across maritime, defence, digital, environmental, and emerging technology sectors. You will contribute to a core business project, gain practical experience, and collaborate with industry professionals, researchers, and fellow students from diverse disciplines. Through these experiences, you will build valuable skills, expand your professional network, and play a role in advancing innovative solutions that drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

Internship Eligibility:

• Open to post-secondary students across all disciplines (i.e. Environmental Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing and Communications, etc.)
• Students must be actively enrolled in a post-secondary program at the time of the internship
• Motivated, collaborative self-starter with a demonstrated willingness to learn
• Eligibility is limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Program Highlights:

• 14-week, full-time paid employment from January-April 2027, with a minimum wage of $20 per hour
• Project-based learning opportunity with a host company
• Professional development, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities

The Opportunity:

The COVE Internship Program connects students with some of Canada’s and the world’s most innovative organizations. Through COVE’s global ecosystem of more than 700 organizations, interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to transformative technologies across the maritime, defence, digital, environmental, and emerging technology sectors. COVE works to match students with roles that align with their education, skills, and long-term career goals. As a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space, COVE brings together innovators, industry, researchers, and investors to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough technologies. We are seeking talented, motivated students to join this dynamic ecosystem and help address complex challenges that advance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

What you will bring:

• Team-oriented individual with a proactive approach and eagerness to learn new skills
• Dedicated self-starter with project management skills
• Technical skills and experience with software programs or equipment (i.e. AutoCAD, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc.)
• Previous experience in a marine, technology, or defence environment is considered an asset
• Maritime Certifications (i.e. Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Marine Basic First Aid, etc.) considered an asset

COVE is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion of our sectors. We strongly encourage applications from people who have traditionally been underrepresented, including women, Black, Indigenous, and other racialized people, newcomers to Canada, and members of other equity-deserving groups.

Interested in gaining valuable work experience? Please apply online by clicking “Apply.” Applications for this general posting are accepted on a rolling basis, and individuals are considered depending on the available roles. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.