Intern, Steel Operations (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, Steel Operations will support the Steel Operations department in coordinating daily activities, tracking departmental performance, and supporting the successful execution of welding and steel fitting operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to shipbuilding and manufacturing environments, workforce coordination, operational reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with leaders, supervisors, planners, and cross-functional teams, the intern will assist with data analysis, reporting, process documentation, workforce planning activities, meeting coordination, and projects that enhance operational efficiency and support departmental objectives.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you’ll do

• Maintain reports, metrics, trackers, and operational records.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, and attendance tracking.
• Compile weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Manage documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist with data analysis and operational decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement and process standardization initiatives.
• Coordinate with Planning, Production Control, Quality, and other departments.
• Prepare presentations, communications, and management updates.

What you’ll bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, or production environments.
• Data analysis, reporting, dashboards, or KPI tracking.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or Continuous Improvement.
• Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, or similar business systems.
• Internship, co-op, or project coordination experience.
• Analytical and comfortable working with data.
• Professional and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interested in operations, process improvement, and business support within a shipbuilding or industrial environment

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: Thursday, November 12 at 11:59 Pm PST

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.