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, Design Build provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Engineering, Production Planning, and Shipyard Operations within one of North America’s most complex shipbuilding environments. Unlike a traditional engineering internship focused solely on design activities, this role offers direct exposure to how engineering information is transformed into executable vessel construction strategies and production workflows. Working alongside production planners, engineers, and operations teams, the intern will support real-world shipbuilding activities including build strategy development, construction sequencing, workflow planning, production coordination, and Design for Production (DFP) initiatives. The role is ideal for candidates interested in understanding how large-scale engineering projects move from concept and design into physical construction and execution within an active shipyard environment.
This position offers hands-on exposure to vessel construction planning, cross-functional coordination, production engineering processes, and operational problem solving across multiple stages of shipbuilding execution.
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
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Design Build, the intern will support production engineering and planning activities associated with new vessel construction projects.
What you’ll bring
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Marine Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Or another related technical discipline
- Previous exposure to manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, or industrial operations is considered an asset.
- Interest in production engineering, project execution, planning, or shipyard operations is strongly preferred.
- Strong interest in the integration of Engineering and Production Operations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt within evolving project environments.
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or large-scale industrial production environments.
- Exposure to CAD software such as Cadmatic or AutoCAD is considered an asset.
- Exposure to ERP or production management systems is considered an asset.
Commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture and compliance with Seaspan safety standards.
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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.
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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.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com
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 [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
