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Project Specialist roles in the U.S. are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Specialist or Trainee program category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer coordinates with the sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and structure a defined training or exchange objective.
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Get Access To All JobsDate Posted: 2026-06-01
Country: Canada
Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG
Job title: Internship - Fall 2026 - Process Improvement Specialist, Leasco
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th, 2026
Location: The position is based at our Longueuil, Quebec Headquarters; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
Our expectations:
Working within the commercial services group, on transformational projects focused on changes to the business model within the aftermarket, the process improvement specialist is responsible for implementing initiatives aimed at developing business processes. More specifically, he assumes responsibility for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project. He contributes to his team or department by leveraging his knowledge in several functional areas.
If you are a professional capable of working fairly independently, we invite you to apply.
What your day to day will look like:
- Follow up on projects and actions.
- Initiate transformative actions.
- Support stakeholders involved in projects.
- Develop data integration and visualization within the project.
What do you need to be successful?
- Be eligible to work in Canada.
- Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
- Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
- Excellent communication skills in French (spoken/written).
- Pursuing studies in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Assets:
- Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities.
- Project management skills.
Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Date Posted: 2026-06-01
Country: Canada
Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG
Job title: Internship - Fall 2026 - Process Improvement Specialist, Leasco
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th, 2026
Location: The position is based at our Longueuil, Quebec Headquarters; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
Our expectations:
Working within the commercial services group, on transformational projects focused on changes to the business model within the aftermarket, the process improvement specialist is responsible for implementing initiatives aimed at developing business processes. More specifically, he assumes responsibility for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project. He contributes to his team or department by leveraging his knowledge in several functional areas.
If you are a professional capable of working fairly independently, we invite you to apply.
What your day to day will look like:
- Follow up on projects and actions.
- Initiate transformative actions.
- Support stakeholders involved in projects.
- Develop data integration and visualization within the project.
What do you need to be successful?
- Be eligible to work in Canada.
- Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
- Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
- Excellent communication skills in French (spoken/written).
- Pursuing studies in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Assets:
- Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities.
- Project management skills.
Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Specialist
Align your CV to specialty occupation criteria
Project Specialist positions must demonstrate a clear connection between your academic background and the host organization's project scope. Document your credentials with the same terminology your designated sponsor will use when drafting your DS-2019 training plan.
Verify your program category before applying
Current students typically enter under the Intern category, while professionals with a degree plus one year of relevant experience qualify as Trainees. The distinction affects your DS-2019 duration and whether a five-year gap rule applies to repeat J-1 visa participation.
Search for J-1-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Many Project Specialist openings don't advertise J-1 compatibility upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs, saving you from pitching sponsorship to hosts who aren't equipped to navigate it.
Confirm host eligibility before accepting an offer
Your host employer must agree to supervise your training plan and cooperate with the designated sponsor's compliance requirements. Ask directly whether they've hosted J-1 exchange visitors before and which sponsor organization they work with to issue DS-2019 forms.
Prepare for the two-year home residency requirement
Some Project Specialist J-1 placements, particularly those funded by a foreign government or in a skills-shortage field, trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Check your DS-2019 remarks field before making any plans for subsequent U.S. status changes.
Request a detailed training plan review period
Your designated sponsor submits a formal training or internship placement plan covering learning objectives and supervision structure. Negotiate enough lead time before your start date to review and sign off on the plan, since USCIS and DOS use it to evaluate program legitimacy.
Project Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Project Specialist roles?
The right category depends on your stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category covers project-based placements directly related to your field of study. If you've graduated and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, the Trainee category applies and supports longer, more structured project engagements of up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and serves as your legal J-1 sponsor. Your host employer, the organization where you work on the project, is not the visa sponsor. The host and the designated sponsor coordinate, but they play distinct legal roles under the exchange visitor program.
How do I find Project Specialist host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements for Project Specialist positions. Many hosts don't advertise J-1 compatibility in job postings, so filtering by exchange-visitor-friendly organizations saves significant time and reduces the risk of pursuing employers who aren't prepared to support the DS-2019 process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Project Specialist J-1 holders?
It can. If your Project Specialist placement is funded by your home government, involves a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or is subject to specific program conditions, INA Section 212(e) may require you to return home for two years before changing to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or permanent resident status. Your DS-2019 remarks section will indicate whether this requirement applies to you.
What documents should I prepare before a designated sponsor evaluates my application?
Most designated sponsors require a valid passport, academic transcripts or degree certificates, a resume documenting your relevant project or professional experience, a signed host organization agreement, and a draft training plan outlining your learning objectives. For Trainee applications, evidence of one year of post-graduation professional experience in a relevant field is typically required before the DS-2019 can be issued.