Job Description

Job Category: Intern
Degree Level: High School Diploma/GED
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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.
The Intern, Mechanical Engineering will be responsible for assisting the mechanical team in the successful completion of engineering tasks. This is a unique opportunity that will provide you with exposure to marine mechanical systems from the design and concept preparation phases. The incumbent will work closely with System Responsible Engineers on the Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) and the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) supporting Basic Design Development tasks. You will provide day-to-day support while assisting and coordinating specific activities.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What you'll do

• Preparing design schematics and a 3D system model to support contract design requirements.
• Support the development/maintenance of the vessel's bill of materials
• Support the vessel's design acceptance
• Support the development/update of design requirements
• Support the production team as needed

What you'll bring

• Enrollment in a Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering degree program.
• Passion for shipbuilding and be interested in implementing Mechanical Engineering concepts within a production environment. Students must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Proficiency working with CAD/CAM software suite including AutoCAD.
• Strong technical skills including the ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Excellent digital literacy including Excel/Word/ PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage their time effectively.

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.

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, May 4th, 2026.
End Date of Internship: Friday, August 28th, 2026.
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may need to close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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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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