Intern, HSEQ

With over 130 years of experience navigating in some of the world's most complex and difficult waters, Seaspan Marine Transportation is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada's West Coast, providing more than 2,500 ship assist and escort services annually, while our fleet of over 100 specialty and general-purpose barges provide critical transportation for many of BC's largest industries and major marine construction projects.

The HSEQ Intern supports the Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) team in maintaining compliance, strengthening safety culture, and improving business processes across marine operations. Working under the guidance of Safety Coordinators and the HSEQ Business Process Analyst, the intern assists with contractor management systems, digital safety platforms, documentation reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on exposure to regulatory compliance, marine safety practices, and enterprise HSEQ systems used across the fleet and shore-based operations.

This position supports all the Seaspan Marine Group including Tug and Barge, Marine Petrobulk, Ferries, and HaiSea Marine, providing broad exposure and diverse learning opportunities.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 10 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you'll do

1. General HSEQ Support
   • Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of safety communications, alerts, and bulletins
   • Help maintain organized HSEQ records, dashboards, and performance metrics
   • Support internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks across marine operations
   • Contribute to safety meetings (e.g. JOHS Committee meeting), toolbox talks, and new employees' orientation as appropriate
   • Participate in continuous improvement projects related to safety culture, environmental stewardship, and quality assurance
   • Conduct regular safety walkthroughs at docks, terminals, and other marine worksites to identify hazards, observe work practices, and support compliance with Seaspan's Safety Management System (SMS)
   • Participate in ride-alongs on vessels to observe onboard operations, engage with crews, and gather feedback related to safety culture, risk controls, and improvement opportunities
   • Document observations, positive practices, and areas for improvement, escalating concerns to the Safety Coordinators or line manager as appropriate
   • Support follow-up actions, ensuring that feedback loops are closed and learnings are shared with relevant teams

2. Contractor Management & ISNetworld Support
   • Understudy the Safety Coordinator responsible for ISNetworld administration
   • Obtain and maintain appropriate user access to the ISNetworld platform
   • Conduct routine reviews of Seaspan's documentation status on the portal (e.g., insurance, safety programs, statistics)
   • Identify gaps, expired documents, or non-conformances and flag them for review

3. Supplier Portal Oversight
   • Understudy the Safety Coordinators managing the Seaspan Supplier Portal
   • Perform regular checks on supplier documentation, ensuring alignment with company requirements and marine safety standards
   • Escalate issues to the line manager, including:
   o Expired or missing documents
   o Misalignment between supplier activities and their registration
   o Safety Management System (SMS) concerns
   o Any anomalies requiring follow-up

4. Digital HSEQ Systems (Intelex & Compass)
   • Understudy the HSEQ Business Process Analyst to gain proficiency in Intelex and Compass
   • Assist with data entry, workflow reviews, and system maintenance tasks
   • Support to ensure compliance with incident reporting, corrective actions, audits, inspection, drills, etc. modules
   • Participate in system improvement initiatives and user support activities

What you'll bring
• Currently enrolled in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Marine Studies/Nautical Science, Business Process Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Comfortable learning new software platforms and digital workflows
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documentation and data
• Ability to analyze information and identify inconsistencies or gaps
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Clear, professional communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, dispatch, logistics, personnel management, and vessel crews
• Confidence in escalating issues appropriately and respectfully

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 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, August 28th, 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.

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 peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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With more than 130 years of experience navigating in some of the world's most complex and difficult waters, Seaspan Marine is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada's West Coast. 

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.