External and Government Affairs Intern – Summer 2026 – 4 Months 5290 Orbitor Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Z5

Location: 5290 Orbitor Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Z5

Job Schedule: Hybrid; 4-days in-office (Monday-Thursday)

Internship Length: 4 months

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an External and Government Affairs Intern to join our team in Mississauga. At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

Essential Duties:

• Government Affairs and Public Policy Intern (Intern) will report to and support the company's General Counsel, Director, Legal and External and Government Affairs (Director) in engaging with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in the discussions and formation of public policy applicable to and impacting the Automotive Industry and Nissan Canada specifically. Working closely with members of the Nissan Canada Legal Department, and Automotive industry associations, the Intern seeks to identify key policy issues, understand to others' views and opinions, and distill and share the company's perspective on those issues with external stakeholders.
• The Intern will be part of the Nissan Canada's Legal and External and Government Affairs Department which is part of a diverse global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. 
• The Intern will combine resourcefulness, creativity, and intellectual aptitude along with highly developed organizational skills to manage various research projects and initiatives. In this role, you will engage in written advocacy for Nissan Canada with various levels of government. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build electric mobility and battery technology for everyone.
• The Intern will support the Director who represents Nissan Canada externally at all levels with government, regulators, and third parties. The Intern assist the Director in determining and managing
• Nissan Canada's key policy campaigns in-country and assist in coordinating with cross-functional peers locally and with colleagues across Nissan's global External and Government Affairs organization.
• The Intern must have strong organizational and planning skills and have a keen focus on getting things done.
• public policy and regulatory changes and create presentations for reporting.
• Assist in planning, researching.
• The Government Affairs and Public Policy Intern will report to and support the company's General Counsel, Director, Legal and External and Government Affairs in engaging with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties in the discussions and formation of public policy applicable to and impacting the Automotive Industry and Nissan Canada specifically. Working closely with members of the Nissan Canada Legal Department, and Automotive industry associations, the Intern seeks to identify key policy issues, understand to others' views and opinions, and distill and share the company's perspective on those issues with external stakeholders.

A Day in the Life:   

• Attend and participate Industry meetings and report status and update to NCI's Director of External and Government Affairs.
• Track proposed public policy and regulatory changes and create presentations for reporting.
• Assist in planning, researching, organizing, coordinating, and implementing government relations, Legislative/Regulatory and media communications efforts to advance Industry interests.
• Assist in research projects, evaluation of alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective executive briefing notes and reports intended for C-Suite level executives.
• Assist in identifying and then creating a network of trade associations, industry partners, and others to support Nissan Canada's policy objectives.
• Assist in the development of public policy campaigns across the full range of policy areas that impact Nissan Canada.
• Support Nissan Canada's Director, External and Government Affairs in representing Nissan Canada externally at all levels of policymaking including with the Government of Canada.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Advocacy and presentation skills, including advanced knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office's Power Point Excel software for the creation of slides and briefing notes.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislative processes and structures and how to track legislative changes and proposals.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, follow direction with creativity, exhibit resourcefulness in approaching challenges and finding answers, navigate complex organizations, dissect complex issues (breaking them down into components but capturing all related elements that may not be obvious).
• The Intern must have strong organizational and planning skills and have a keen focus on getting things done. 
• Bilingual, French language skills are an asset, not necessarily a requirement.

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with co-op/internship in Public Policy and Administration at a university with major coursework public policy, public administration, government, legal or political sciences.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
 

Built for Your Best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Hourly Rate Range:
$21.00 - $24.00

Hourly Rate Estimate: This range represents the minimum and maximum hourly rates applicable to interns in this program or role. The hourly rate offered will fall within this range and is determined based on the intern’s academic progress (years completed in school).

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.