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 reports directly to the Manager, Oracle Functional Manager. As the Intern, Business Technology Solutions at Seaspan, you will embark on a hands-on learning journey that blends systems support, business process understanding, and continuous improvement within a complex enterprise environment.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 889 Harbourside Dr North Vancouver, BC V7P 3S1.
What you’ll do:
The learning journey begins with On-boarding and Foundation where you work closely with the functional and IT teams to gain exposure to Seaspan’s Oracle Fusion ecosystem and to understand how the platform supports business operations. During this phase, you will:
Learn incident and service request workflows, tools, and governance processes
Support the monitoring, categorization, prioritization, and routing of incoming tickets
Build familiarity with business processes, system modules, and key stakeholders
As your understanding deepens, you will transition to the Operational Support & Documentation phase where you will actively contribute to maintaining system stability and improving operational efficiency by:
Assisting in service request management and escalation processes
Helping define, refine, and standardize business and IT process documentation
Supporting knowledge base development to improve team efficiency and user experience
And in the last phase of your internship, you will focus on Project Support & Continuous improvement phase. You will gain exposure to project lifecycle activities, including:
Supporting transition from post go-live to sustainment support model
Assisting with post–go-live stabilization and issue resolution
Contributing to testing activities, including system enhancements and defect validation
Contributing to ongoing enhancement initiatives within the Oracle Fusion ecosystem
What you’ll bring
Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
Basic understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) is an asset
Familiarity with business processes such as Finance, Procurement, or Supply Chain is a plus
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down problems and identify solutions
Ability to interpret data, workflows, and system behaviors
Attention to detail when reviewing incidents, documentation, and test results
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with both IT and business stakeholders
Comfortable asking questions, clarifying requirements, and sharing ideas
Excellent knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Why you’ll love working here
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 recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, ship design, commercial ferry services, and LNG bunkering on Canada's West Coast.
The scope of Seaspan's services, the quality of its employees and over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, make the company a major partner in the economy of the Pacific Northwest.
