Engineering Specialist - Public Funding & academic Contracts 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 continues 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.
Why join our team?
Visibility of all products, services and technology innovation in the organization.
Learning on a broad variety of topics: innovation funding, government relationship, change management, process improvement.
Development of both internal and external networks related to innovation and the aerospace sector.
The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
What will your day-to-day look like?




The position combines the management of funding contracts with the coordination of agreements for academic research projects.
Distribute and coordinate information requests from public funding entities to the relevant enterprise stakeholders and ensure efficient liaison with such entities;
Coordinate and monitoring of current funding agreements;
Ensure a rigorous monitoring of all funding agreements, including the collection of technical and various data, enabling conformity validation against all agreement related obligations, as requested by governments;
Support the government audits related to all applicable funding agreements;
Coordinate negotiations and contractual agreements with various external parties for academic collaboration contracts;
Monitor contractual agreements: receive requests, update the internal tracking system and ensure internal directories are updated;
What do you need to be successful?
Bachelor in administration or in engineering, or any other professional degree combined with a solid interest for technical aspects;
0-2 years of experience in government funding programs in Quebec and/or Canada;
0-2 years of experience in contract management;
An interest in innovation projects;
A desire to work with stakeholders from various sectors both internally and externally;
Pragmatic and business oriented;
Focused, able to tackle and prioritize a number of tasks, risks and considerations;
Concise and efficient communicator both in French and English;




This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
What do we offer?
Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
Group insurance program
Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
Merit or recognition program
Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
Recreational and sports club
Nearby daycares
Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
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.

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📌 Engineering Specialist - Public Funding & academic Contracts (Quebec City)
🏢 Pratt & Whitney
📍 Quebec City