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 Controller – Shipyards, the Finance Intern will support the Corporate Governance and Tax teams to manage financial risks and support tax reporting requirements across the three shipyards at Seaspan Shipyards and the Seaspan Marine Group. This position collaborates with teams across operating divisions to manage financial policies and assess financial risks associated with corporate commitments and to support Seaspan’s tax needs. Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities are essential for this role.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 115 Carrie Cates Road, North Vancouver.
What you’ll do:
Assist in the preparation and performance of finance reviews related to corporate commitments with suppliers and customers.
Assist with coordinating supplier credit applications, including collaborating with other departments to assess the associated financial risks for the organization.
Assist with updating financial policies for Seaspan Shipyards.
Assist with performing compliance reviews with applicable financial policies
Assist with the preparation of corporate and sales tax reporting forms, tax returns and estimates and working papers.
Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and other duties, as assigned.
What you’ll bring:
Pursuing a degree in finance or accounting is required
1-2 years of experience in a business/financial analysis role, with preference to candidates with experience working in a complex multi-business environment is considered an asset
Excellent oral and written communication with ability to communicate with others with tact and diplomacy
Very strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Work well under pressure and can prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Being Proactive. Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
Ability to collaborate in virtual and in-person environments
Why you’ll love working here :
A supportive learning environment, great team culture, 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.
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, April 30th, 2027 (8-month)
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, June 21st, 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.
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.
