Junior Innovation Engineer (COVE Internship Program)

Junior Innovation Engineer

COVE

Dartmouth, NS

Host Company:

Hawboldt Industries
220 Highway 14

Chester, Nova Scotia

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Who is COVE? 

COVE is a tech hub and commercialization partner home to more than 400 organizations that use its facilities, services and programs. COVE brings together industry, academia and government to accelerate marine technology development and commercialization - from seabed to space - ensuring resilient supply chains built with Canadian solutions. Through its vast international network, COVE has been at the forefront of providing invaluable networking opportunities, fostering connections, and leading discussions within the global marine technology community. 

COVE spearheads programs aimed at nurturing talent, expediting the release of technology products, and bolstering the success of emerging ventures by startups, scaleups, and SMEs. These initiatives, coupled with COVE's ability to harness diverse skills and expertise nationally within the innovation ecosystem, serve as an enabler for overcoming industry challenges, driving economic growth, and delivering value to investors.  

As COVE experiences rapid expansion, we are actively seeking to expand our team to further bolster our transformational influence on the marine sector. We recognize that our journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of our team - a group of individuals who collaborate, innovate, and continually strive for excellence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement. 

What is the COVE Internship Program? 

We are looking for bright, talented individuals at the post-secondary level, interested in the marine sector, who are looking to gain valuable, hands-on work experience. You will be placed with a host company in the marine sector and will be working on a core project for their business. Projects are interdisciplinary and students will be collaborating closely with other students and staff from different disciplines. 

The COVE internship is a collaboration with numerous companies that are leaders in the marine and marine technology sector. We are diligent in placing students in a role with a company that is well aligned with their discipline of study, skillset, and future career ambitions. Canada’s marine sector is growing and thriving and contributes millions of dollars to our national economy on an annual basis. COVE is seeking interns who are Canada’s best and brightest to be part of this phenomenal growth. 

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  • Open to post-secondary students across all disciplines (i.e. Environmental Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Marketing and Communications, etc.) 
  
  
  
  

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  • Based on the required skillsets, placements are typically geared towards second-year undergraduate students and above 
  
  
  
  

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  • Collaborative self-starter 
  
  
  
  

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  • Have experience or an interest in the marine sector  
  
  
  
  

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  • International students must be eligible to work in Canada and have a valid study/work permit  
  
  
  
  

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  • 16-week full-time paid (min. $22/hr) employment from May-August 2026 
  
  
  
  

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  • Project-based learning opportunity with a host company in Nova Scotia  
  
  
  
  

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The Opportunity: 

Hawboldt is a designer and builder of marine lifting equipment, built to order, for ocean research, offshore energy, defense, and commercial marine industries. 

What you will be doing:  

The Junior Innovation Engineer will:

• Support the design of a new product under the guidance of the Lead Innovation Engineer.


• Research and implement ways of incorporating AI into processes.


• Work in both and office and factory environment. 

What you will bring: 

• Mechanical engineering student with knowledge and understanding of machinery. 


• CAD or other 3D modelling experience. 


• Strong mathematical and technical writing skills.
  


• The ability to learn in fast-paced work environment. 
  

Access to a vehicle or mode of transport is not required, but should be considered as work will be conducted in Chester, Nova Scotia.   

COVE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in the marine sector, including women, Indigenous Peoples, individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds, and other equity-deserving groups.  

To submit an application, click “Apply”. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm ADT, Monday, February 11th, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.