QNX- Project & Release Management Student

QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems.

Location: Kanata, Ottawa, ON

Duration: 4 Months (8 Months also an option)

Salary: Depending on number of academic terms & co op placements completed

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working as a student in the Technical Project Management & Release team, involves providing support to a team of Technical Project Managers who provide direction to all BlackBerry/QNX product development projects. In this role, you will learn about QNX and technical project management in depth and with the opportunity to apply that knowledge in active projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will act as a project coordinator, supporting project managers by :

• Assisting the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans
• Being the liaison between the project team and project clients throughout the project life cycle
• Helping project managers monitor project progress and the team's performance and provide updates to project stakeholders
• Scheduling stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports
• Fostering cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables
• The candidate will also participate in special projects for the project management team, designing and implementing project management work aids.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field
• Strong interest in project management and the product life cycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An eagerness to learn and solve problems
• Ability to adapt to and manage change
• Organizational skills including time management, delegation, planning, goal setting and decision-making
• Familiarity with QNX, Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems as well as programming experience in C, Python and shell scripting would be a benefit but is not a requirement

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