Fall 2026

Critical Environment Operations Intern

Posted on 7/2/2026

Microsoft

Microsoft

10,001+ employees

Develops software, OS, and cloud services

Compensation Overview

CA$21.06 - CA$24.04/hr

Québec City, QC, Canada

In Person

Applicants must have five years of continuous Canadian residency and limited time lived or worked outside Canada.

Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Candidates must be studying in a technical preparatory year or at a technical college.
  • The candidate must be able to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • The successful candidate must currently be able to obtain Reliability Status screening from an authorized department or agency of the Government of Canada.
  • The Reliability Status screening includes verification of identity, background, education, professional credentials, personal and professional references, credit, and criminal background.
  • Applicants must have five years of continuous Canadian residency and must not have lived or worked outside Canada for more than six months during that period unless Microsoft determines the clearance can still be obtained within the required timelines.
Responsibilities
  • Learn to operate all systems and equipment safely and professionally and understand the risks associated with them, with the opportunity to complete Microsoft CET Level 1.
  • Perform basic monitoring and inspection of critical-environment facility equipment, buildings, and grounds for unsafe or abnormal conditions, and monitor the performance of equipment maintenance and operations, including electrical, mechanical, fire-safety, and life-safety equipment.
  • Use the internal computerized maintenance management system to track equipment assets and complete work-order requests for maintenance work.
  • Safely assist with emergency monitoring and response to abnormal conditions under supervision and in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
  • Gather information and participate in creating incident timelines, root-cause analyses, and action items following abnormal conditions.
  • Perform planned, predictive, and corrective maintenance as assigned, following methods of procedure and standard operating procedures; prepare materials and perform administrative tasks as instructed.
  • Document tasks and issues identified during maintenance and troubleshooting for follow-up and escalate them as appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
  • An electrical or mechanical engineering diploma at level 2 is preferred.
  • The ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, and work at heights with or without equipment assistance is preferred.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders is preferred.
  • Proficiency in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams is preferred.
  • An interest in learning, growing, and developing new technical skills is preferred.
  • Flexibility to work non-standard business hours, including weekends and/or holidays, is preferred.

Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • FY26 Q4 revenue hit $90.0 billion, with Azure growth accelerating to 43%.
  • Commercial remaining performance obligations reached $678 billion, locking in multiyear revenue visibility.
  • August 2026 multicloud bridge with AWS expands Azure into hybrid enterprise architectures.

What critics are saying

  • FTC subpoenas targeting Copilot bundling and Azure licensing risk remedies by late 2026.
  • OpenAI can now sell through Amazon and Google Cloud, weakening Microsoft’s AI exclusivity moat.
  • XBOX impairment charges and voluntary retirements signal restructuring pressure after FY26 retirement program.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Windows, Office, Azure, and GitHub create unmatched enterprise distribution across work and developer stacks.
  • Azure crossed $100 billion FY26 revenue, pairing hyperscale cloud with Microsoft 365 bundling power.
  • Frontier Tuning lets customers train agents inside their compliance boundary using Microsoft workflows.

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