About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Title: Project Management Office (PMO) Intern (Summer 2026)

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)  

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2026 – December 2026 (8months)

Vacancy: 1

Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3 

Work hours/week: 40 
Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD per hour

Stations on Your Journey:        

Welcome and Onboarding Station    

• Intern Orientation    

• Online Onboarding Curriculum  

• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance   

Hands-On Work Station   

• Real-world projects with top industry talent  

• Paid internship + paid vacation  

• Hybrid work model   

• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future 

Networking Station        

• “Ask Me Anything” with the Executive Committee     

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)   

• Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events 

• Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony 

• Company Social Events:   Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc. 

About This Opportunity 

As a Project Management Office (PMO) Intern and a valued member of our team, you will gain hands-on experience in PMO operations and play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of complex projects. This internship offers exposure to key project management processes, collaboration with project teams, and opportunities to enhance your analytical and communication skills. In PMO team your contribution will be to provide key performance indicators supporting Project Director to get informed decision on the execution of company critical projects.

Key Accountabilities   

• The incumbent will work alongside multiple teams in the collection, analysis, and reporting of complex data sets.

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with different functional groups, including engineering, legal, planning, and finance.

• Must demonstrate curiosity by proactively identifying gaps and proposing appropriate solutions.

• Responsible for creating a set of valuable KPIs to Project Director after having understood company processes.

• Responsible for benchmarking best practices both internally and externally.

• Support the Associate Project Manager with documentation management.

• Support PMO Manager in establishing proper governance and generating reports.

Key Requirements 

• The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Business Administration or a related field.

• Completion of the second or third year of your undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing a master’s degree.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach towards dealing with multiple stakeholders with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Exhibit interest in learning new project management methodologies, practices, and in planning and coordinating team events.

• Strong command of English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail.

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

• Ability to work a 40-hour work week throughout the internship, following a hybrid work model — with at least three days per week in the office during the initial months, transitioning to two days per week thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Co-op student available for an 8-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.

• Previous co-op/internship experience is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and data analysis knowledge or/and exposure is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in Power BI.

• A basic understanding of AI is plus.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?   

Tap your ticket and apply today. 

Line Status: Open until filled 

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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