Intern, Electrical (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, Electrical will support the Electrical Operations Department in the coordination and execution of electrical outfitting activities. Responsibilities include assisting with operational reporting, process documentation, workforce planning, data tracking, and administrative activities that support departmental performance and project delivery. This role provides valuable exposure to shipbuilding/manufacturing operations, workforce coordination, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with department leaders, supervisors, planners, and cross-functional stakeholders, the successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Outfit Trades Electrical Department while supporting initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, improve processes, and achieve 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 Operations Coordination and Administrative Support Support Electrical Department leadership with daily operational and administrative activities Assist with maintaining departmental reports, trackers, metrics, and operational records Coordinate and schedule departmental meetings, prepare agendas, record discussions, and distribute meeting notes and action items Support workforce planning activities by maintaining resource, attendance, and scheduling information Assist in tracking departmental performance indicators and compiling weekly and monthly operational reports Monitor and maintain action item logs to support accountability and timely completion of departmental initiatives Organize and maintain department procedures, work instructions, forms, and other operational documentation Assist with data gathering and analysis to support operational decision-making Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting current processes and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency Assist leadership with presentations, communications, and stakeholder updates. Provide general administrative support to supervisors, managers, and department leadership as required. Process Improvement and Business Support Support the development and maintenance of standardized processes and departmental best practices. Assist with audits of departmental documentation to ensure consistency and compliance. Help track process improvement opportunities and support implementation activities. Assist in gathering employee feedback and documenting lessons learned to support continuous improvement efforts. Support cross-functional communication and coordination with Planning, Production Control, Quality, and other departments. Currently enrolled in a degree program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or shipbuilding environm…

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