Intern, Program Services

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 Services will assist in various aspects of project management, supporting the delivery of key business activities under the guidance of experienced professionals. This internship is designed to offer practical exposure to the shipbuilding industry, project coordination, market research, program delivery, contract management, and cross-departmental collaboration, providing invaluable experience for career development in project management and engineering fields.

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

• Support the development of competitive bid packages and solicitation responses, contributing to technical inputs and project planning requirements.
• Assist Project Manager during the execution of engineering projects, including but not limited to planning, budgeting, scope definition, oversight, progress tracking and delivery of tasks.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Program Services operating model, including processes for mobilization, control, reporting, and management.
• Assist in conducting market research and analysis to support the development of capability and service models.
• Collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including VSY teams, engineering disciplines and external customers to support project alignment and delivery.
• Assist in project mobilization, execution, and control, contributing to status reports and monitoring program performance.
• Assist in preparing management reports and presentations on project status and performance metrics and attend review meetings to summarize risks and opportunities.
• Work with integrated project teams across various disciplines to execute Program Services contracts and support multiple stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• Enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Business, or a related field, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering students.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and an interest in developing practical project delivery skills.
• Strong interest in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction or engineering industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, PowerBI)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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.
• Parking is included and 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 $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. To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website:

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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.