Intern, Program Services (8 Months)

North Vancouver, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

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, Program Services will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of project management, supporting the delivery of key business activities under the guidance of experienced professionals. This internship is designed to offer practical exposure to the shipbuilding industry, project coordination, market research, program delivery, contract management, and cross-departmental collaboration, providing invaluable experience for career development in project management and engineering fields.


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



Assist in developing and implementing the Program Services operating model, including processes for mobilization, control, reporting, and management. Conduct market research and analysis to support the development of capability and service models. Collaborate with Business Development and Strategy teams to explore future Program Service opportunities. Support the Strategy and Business Development team in capturing and securing new business opportunities and developing delivery solutions. Assist in project mobilization, execution, and control, contributing to status reports and monitoring program performance. Prepare management reports and presentations on project status and performance metrics and attend review meetings to summarize risks and opportunities. Work with integrated project teams across various disciplines to execute Program Services contracts and support multiple stakeholders.

What you'll bring



Enrollment in final year of a bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Business, or a related field. Basic understanding of project management principles. Strong interest in shipbuilding, manufacturing, or construction industries. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, PowerBI). Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks 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, January 12

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, 2026.



End Date of Internship: Friday, August 28

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, 2026 (8-Months).



Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one

PDF document

.



Application Closing Date: Sunday, October 19

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, 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: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2888863
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    North Vancouver, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned