Job Description

Job Category: Intern
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
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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 leading 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, Facilities & Manufacturing Engineering will support the Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering team in assigned projects, focusing on process improvement, workspace optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives. This role will provide hands-on exposure to production environments and engineering problem-solving within one of Canada's largest shipbuilding programs.
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
Support the Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering team in assigned projects
Identify and improve manufacturing processes such as plasma cutting, fitting and welding, fabrication, and sub-assembly
Perform time studies and collect data to confirm manufacturing norms
Calculate workspace requirements and design strategies to utilize the workspace more effectively
Create workspace/facilities layouts using AutoCAD
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing instructions used by the workforce
Identify waste in manufacturing processes using lean methodologies
Work directly on the production floor with different groups of trades
Perform other duties as assigned
What you'll bring
Enrollment in an Engineering program (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
Strong interest in manufacturing process improvement and production optimization
Experience or coursework in lean manufacturing principles is an asset
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse teams
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks
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) or Friday, August 28th, 2026 (8-Months)
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, October 19th, 2025, 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:
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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.
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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.

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