Intern, Government Affairs (January - April 2026)

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. 

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

The Strategic Communications and Global Government Affairs team leads and manages internal and external communications and the government relations approach for PSP Investments, working closely with key internal and external stakeholders. Our main objectives are to share who we are through our values, vision, activities, successes and to keep our employees informed, connected, inspired, educated and entertained. 

As a Government Affairs Intern, you will: 

• Support monitoring of policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory issues affecting the investment industry

• Support the development of briefing notes, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct research and analysis on public policy topics relevant to PSP’s mission and operations

• Support the coordination of meetings and events with government officials and industry representatives

• Assist with the execution of government relations strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on key messaging and initiatives

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or post-graduate diploma or certificate, in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills

• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly

• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with autonomy 

• Ability to manage simultaneous projects in an organized and timely manner 

• Interest in public policy, government affairs, and finance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum 

• Candidates must have the right to work in Canada* for the period specified to be considered for this position.  No support to obtain the right to work will be provided   

• *Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.

Deadline to apply:

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