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.
As an Intern, Facilities Operations, you’ll work closely with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement across production processes such as fabrication, welding, and sub-assembly. From conducting time studies and collecting data to designing facility layouts in AutoCAD, you’ll gain practical experience in enhancing efficiency, reducing waste using lean methodologies, and improving workspace utilization. You’ll also collaborate directly with skilled trades on the production floor, contributing to real-world solutions that impact daily operations.
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
- Support Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering Team in their assigned projects
- Identify and improve manufacturing processes such as plasma cutting, fitting and welding, fabrication, and sub-assembly
- Perform time studies, and data collection to confirm manufacturing norms
- Calculate the workspace requirements and design strategies to utilize the workspace more effectively
- Create workspace/ facilities layout using AutoCAD
- Create standard operating procedures (SOP) and maintain manufacturing instructions used by the workforce
- Identify waste in the manufacturing processes using lean methodologies
- Work directly on the production floor with different groups of trades
Other duties as assigned
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What you’ll bring
- 3rd or 4th-year Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op Student
- Dedication to proactive continuous improvement with an open demeanor to change is extremely important
- Excellent problem solving & communication skills (written & spoken) are a must
- Has hands on experience with CAD
- Ability to work cross-functionally as part of a team with minimal direction
- Currently enrolled in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering program
Familiar with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and concepts.
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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.
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-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.
