Job Description

Job Category: Intern
Degree Level: Associate's Degree/College Diploma
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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.
Reporting to the Industrial Energy Manager, the Intern, Energy Management will be responsible for assisting with data collection, energy assessments, participating in energy projects, tracking performance, energy engagement, awareness, and internal reporting, along with varied day-to-day tasks. They will have an opportunity to work across shipyards.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC.
What you'll do
Collect and organize utility data into a database or tracking tool
Monitor primary energy drivers influencing energy consumption at the key stages of construction in the shipyard
Monitor baseline energy model performance for the key stages of construction in the shipyard
Prepare monthly and quarterly energy consumption reports, highlighting trends, variances, and anomalies
Support the energy manager in developing measurement & verification plans for projects
Assist in preparing business cases for energy projects
Help with cost-benefit and simple payback calculations
Prepare information or documents needed for energy feasibility studies or design analysis
Support the energy manager in walk-through energy audits of the shipyards
Take readings from meters, loggers, and sensors
Document and track operational, maintenance, and external events that impact energy consumption to ensure accurate analysis of usage and performance metrics
Document energy-saving opportunities such as load displacement, energy efficiency, low carbon electrification, and energy conservation measures
Participate in Energy Management Committee Meetings
Energy Assessments, Projects & Documentation
Assist in preparing business cases for energy projects
Help with cost-benefit and simple payback calculations
Prepare information or documents needed for energy feasibility studies or design analysis
Support the energy manager in walk-through energy audits of the shipyards
Take readings from meters, loggers, and sensors
Document and track operational, maintenance, and external events that impact energy consumption to ensure accurate analysis of usage and performance metrics
Document energy-saving opportunities such as load displacement, energy efficiency, low carbon electrification, and energy conservation measures
Participate in Energy Management Committee Meetings
Education and Communications
Support the development of educational materials for energy management programs (e.g., intranet articles, toolbox talks, TV slides, posters, etc.)
Help to organize and facilitate VSY and Seaspan-wide environmental and energy events, as directed by the Industrial Energy Manager
What you'll bring
Be working towards a diploma or degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Systems, Environmental, Chemical or Industrial)
Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, listening, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience
Ability to analyze data and produce information reports
Demonstrated ability to work within set timelines
Organized with strong digital literacy
Willingness to learn about health and safety
Comfortable moving around a heavy 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
Parking is included and, 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
Seaspan's Internships are 4 or 8 months in duration. We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $26.00/hour.
Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 12th, 2026
End Date of Internship: Friday, May 1st, 2026 (4-Months)
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at 11:59pm 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:
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About Us:
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:
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.

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