Intern, Intellectual Property & Contract Compliance (4 Months)

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS–related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

The Intern, Intellectual Property & Contract Compliance will support the development, implementation, and enhancement of tools and processes that help protect and manage Seaspan’s intellectual property across multiple shipbuilding programs. This role requires strong technical capabilities - particularly in software development, Power Apps, and data management - to support the evolution of Seaspan’s internal IP tracking tools and contribute to broader IP compliance efforts.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you’ll do 

• Assist with implementing remediation projects, including review and clean up initiatives
• Supervising and reviewing intellectual property statements on VSY deliverables.
• Supervising VSY deliverables and updating their intellectual property status.
• Assist with preparation of training materials, scheduling training sessions, and associated meetings.
• Tracking files and maintaining accurate records for compliance and audit purposes
• Support/collaborate on the ongoing development and enhancement of our IP “App”
• Troubleshoot tool issues, support users, and respond to ad hoc IP support requests.
• Help document technical changes, process workflows, and system enhancements related to IPMT.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, compliance, security) to ensure IP data and processes are accurate and up to date. 
   

What you’ll bring

• Enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of a relevant program such as Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Pre-Law.
• Must be able to secure a Canadian Government (CISD) Personal Security Clearance
• Ability to communicate optimally and efficiently, both in writing and in person. 
• Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar low-code development platforms.
• Excellent digital literacy including Excel/Word/PowerPoint. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
• Proven initiative, creativity, and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and reasoning skills.
   

Why you’ll love working here

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students. 
• To assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver. 
   

Due to the nature of this position, and requirements of the Government of Canada, this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval, Reliability Status (or higher depending on position) security clearance issued by the Government of Canada. All required approvals and clearances must be obtained prior to commencement of employment in any position.

Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 4, 2027.  
End Date of Internship: Friday, April 30, 2027 (4-Months).

Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document. 

Application Closing Date: Monday, November 9, 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/

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 recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.