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, Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) will be responsible for assisting
the LSA team in preparing the final Joint Support Ship (JSS) technical
documentation package for delivery to the client as well as in managing and
optimizing work across all programs. This role will provide a full overview of a
large-scale engineering project.
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
* Assign documents to a hierarchical structure (the Equipment Family Tree).
* Verify and validate the completeness of the deliverable.
* Verify metadata for documents, fill in missing metadata and identify and
correct errors, using a combination of automation and manual effort.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
* Assist with management and technical analysis of the identified obsolescence
issues.
* Perform technical data cleaning and processing.
* Assist with automation projects to streamline various processes.
* Applicants from various disciplines will be considered and, so long as the
core tasks are performed, the work can be adjusted to suit the successful
applicant’s strengths.
What you’ll bring
* Enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
* Special consideration will be given to applicants with a demonstrated
attention to detail, technical aptitude, and an ability to identify and enact
solutions.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Strong technical skills and understanding of complex mechanical and/or
electrical systems.
* Experience with coding and automation, e.g. Python, VBA, etc.
* Excellent digital and information literacy and pattern-recognition.
* Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage their time
effectively.
* Ability to recognize when to ask for more guidance.
* Experience with archives and/or data validation.
* Experience with Systems Engineering, maintenance, and In-Service Support is
considered an asset.
* Experience reading P&IDs and technical datasheets is considered an asset.
* Ability to handle changing priorities.
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.
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, December 18th, 2026 (4-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.
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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.