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, Employee Relations works on the Employee Relations (ER) team and supports other team members on subject area issues, preparation for grievance meetings and arbitration hearings, and collective agreement interpretation and administration.
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:
- Participates in the investigation of complaints under our Respect in the Workplace Policy.
- Assists with the preparation / file management for grievances and disputes involving collective agreement interpretation, employee discipline and discharge, substance use issues and Human Rights complaints in the unionized environment.
- In support of the ER function, proactively guides managers with the interpretation and application of relevant Company policies and programs.
- Promotes a culture of inclusion with a focus on employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion programs.
- Analyze data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Design and manage databases to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.
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What you’ll bring
- Current undergraduate student with a specialization and/or keen interest in Employee/Labour Relations, Human Resource management or employment & labour law.
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships within the HR Department and at all levels of the organization.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to optimally address sensitive employee matters.
- Adaptable to fast-paced and quickly changing business units and work priorities.
- Proven attention to detail when reviewing Collective Agreements, Letters of Understanding, Discipline letters, Grievance Responses and program materials and processes.
- Awareness of provincial legislation including the Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Code , and the Employment Standards Act .
- Outstanding Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills required. Co-Pilot considered an asset.
We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $28.00/hour.
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.
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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 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.
