Job Description

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, Program Lead (MPI) supports the successful execution and continuous improvement of program operations within a dynamic manufacturing or shipbuilding environment. In this role, you will track and analyze program performance, producing regular reports that measure progress against established goals and identify opportunities for improvement. Working closely with cross-functional planning teams, you will help drive planning commitments, contribute to the implementation of best practices and technologies, and support data-driven decision-making for senior management.

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

• Produce weekly and monthly program reports that measure program performance against established goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze program progress
• Track and drive planning commitments identified during internal/external program forums.
• Collaborate with the broader planning functions to implement best practices and technologies that improve program execution and functional capability.
• Develop summary reports and proposals for key program performance metrics. Distribute summary reports to senior management, identify variances from plan, and assist in developing and monitoring corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

What you’ll bring

• Studying towards a degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, or a related field) or Business Administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to basic level data analitic.
• Experience with Planning software is considered an asset.
• Basic working knowledge of CAD software.
• Previous experience or coursework related to manufacturing, shipbuilding, or industrial engineering is preferred.

• Knowledge of Project management practices.

• Knowledge of production planning and control concepts.

• Interest in shipbuilding or manufacturing industries.

• Understanding of change managements principles.

• Ability to work well independently with limited direction and in a team environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking to improve production processes.

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, 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 recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.