The Intern reports directly to the Superintendent, Services. The Superintendent, Services may
delegate this reporting function as deemed necessary. The role begins with assisting Supervisors in
services with daily tasks and gradually progresses to more advanced responsibilities, including
preparing reports that summarize confined space attendant utilization, services request application
performance, mobile equipment utilization, and procedure development. The intern will also
undertake a project aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Services confined space attendant
dispatch. This position provides exposure to all aspects of the shipyard facilities services team.
The intern will receive guidance on the project’s essentials and access to necessary resources to
successfully complete the task.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based in the operations
center of 50 Pemberton Ave.
What you’ll do
- Data entry of confined space attendant logs to digital format.
- Reviewing documents for continuity across services trades.
- Reviewing mobile equipment utilization.
- Supporting the Development of detailed process maps for services functions.
- Produce system maps of various tools and machinery for standardization.
- Perform other administrative duties such as organizing meetings, note taking and booking
rooms.
- Conducting basic research for projects or presentations and preparing briefing documents
or summarie
Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.
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What you’ll bring
- Currently enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate program in manufacturing engineering.
What you'll bring
- Basic understanding of manufacturing process.
- Outstanding analytical skills to capture, analyze and process large amounts of data.
- Innovative thinking skills, with the resourcefulness to get to the source of truth.
- Outstanding integrity and honesty in all situations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
- Experience and strong comfort with Microsoft Excel.
- Outstanding problem solving and research skills.
Strong academic results.
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Why you’ll love working here
We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $28.00/hour.
Start Date of Internship: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.
End Date of Internship: Friday, April 30th, 2027 (8-Months).
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT.
Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/
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Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com
This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
