Intern, Total Rewards (8 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, Total Rewards will support the Total Rewards team in various operational and analytical tasks related to compensation, benefits and recognition programs. This role offers students hands-on experience in Human Resources, focusing on compensation processes, benefits administration, and data management.

The intern will assist with year-end compensation activities, job documentation compliance, and compensation data audits. They will also help administer employee benefits programs and participate in compensation-related projects. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site at Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver. 

What you'll do

• Support Year-End Compensation Processes: Assists in preparing materials, data entry, and supporting documentation for the annual compensation review process. Help with auditing and reporting tasks, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Benefits and Recognition Administration Support: Assists in the administration of employee benefits programs, including data entry, tracking enrollment changes, and responding to basic inquiries about benefits offerings.
• Compensation Data Audits: Conducts initial reviews of compensation data to support internal equity, pay equity, and policy compliance. Prepare data summaries or reports as needed for Total Rewards initiatives.
• Project Participation: Joins compensation and benefits projects by assisting in research, data gathering, and basic analysis. Provide administrative support for program development and policy updates.
• Job Documentation and Classification Support: Works with team members to ensure job documentation is accurate and classifications align with company standards. Assist in auditing job information to maintain compliance and internal equity.
• HR and Managerial Support: Serves as a resource for basic compensation and benefits inquiries, directing complex questions to team members as appropriate. Support the Total Rewards team in responding to questions from the HR department and management.

What you'll bring

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Statistics. 
• Previous internship or relevant coursework in HR, compensation, or benefits administration is a plus.
• Involvement or exposure to school projects related to quantitative, analytical, and business operations in the fields of Human Resources. 
• Basic understanding of compensation and benefits principles is desirable. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesize data.
• Proficient computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Specifically in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

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, August 27, 2027 (8-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.