Job Description

Employee Type
Casual
Vacancy Type
Intern/Co-Op
Town/Region
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
About the role
Risk Management is the process of advising organizations of the potential and perceived risks involved in their activities, supervising organization activities, and taking corrective actions and proactive steps to minimize accidental injury and/or loss.
The Risk Manager will provide the co-op student with an opportunity to understand Risk Management and aspects of Program Management.
The Risk Coordinator will be responsible to the Risk Manager to:

• Learn the Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) Risk Policy
• Understand the Risk Management Process and its application in the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program
• Learn to use the Risk and Opportunity Assessment Database for Success (ROADS) tool
• Working with risk owners, conduct a comprehensive exploration and examination of options for mitigating actions
• Working with risk owners, select the most appropriate mitigating actions for each risk
• Consult with planners to incorporate risk plan into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Communicate risk management plan to others as required
• Document and evaluate outcomes of risk management plans
• Internalize the value of risk management
• Articulate the value of risk management
• Participate in stakeholder meetings.

What you bring to the role

• Current student in an engineering or business field
• Aptitude for working well in teams
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A keen interest in Risk Management or Project Management
• Available for four (4) months starting January 2026
• Eligible for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret clearance in a timely manner.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Active security clearance will be considered an asset
• Previous experience working in the marine industry an asset.

Discipline
Project Management
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time

• Competitive compensation

• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves

• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)

• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions

• Medical Travel Insurance

• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations

• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities

• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform

• Education Assistance Program

• Reimbursement for a professional membership

• Self-directed Mentoring

Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
Security requirement for this role

Skills Required