Intern, Waterfront Change

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 leading the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

As the Intern, Waterfront Change and part of the Detail Design team, you will play a key role in ensuring engineering changes are properly captured and reflected in both drawings and 3D models. Your contributions will directly support the Waterfront Change Team (WCT) and Liaison Engineering, helping bridge the gap between design and build while supporting production readiness.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do
• Review and interpret engineering drawings to identify and support implementation of design changes
• Assist in verifying updates in the 3D model (Cadmatic/eShare) to ensure alignment with approved changes and production needs
• Work closely with Engineering, Production Support, WCTs, CMDM, and Liaison teams to track and incorporate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into models and documentation
• Help maintain drawing revision control and ensure proper integration of changes into design deliverables
• Support drawing reviews by identifying discrepancies, flagging conflicts, and proposing clarifications to streamline transition to production
• Update and manage data in Excel spreadsheets and visualization tools such as Power BI to track drawing and model changes
• Collaborate on the development of shop orders, budgets, and hold or inspection points as design changes are finalized

What you'll bring
• Enrollment in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program
• Basic understanding of 3D CAD and design tools such as Cadmatic, eShare, Navisworks, ShipConstructor, or AutoCAD
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up engineering drawings and bills of materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
• Exposure to or interest in Power BI, Power Automate, and eShare is an asset
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows and how design integrates with planning and production processes
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design-related topics to technical and non-technical audiences

Why you'll love working here
• Be part of a collaborative design team shaping the future of Canadian shipbuilding
• Gain hands-on experience in a real-world production environment while contributing to nationally significant projects
• Enjoy a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to grow your skills and career
• Parking is included and to assist those 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 $26.00/hour.

Start Date of Internship: Monday, May 4th, 2026.
End Date of Internship: Friday, December 18th, Months).

Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

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.

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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.  

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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 for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.