Intern, Integrated Logistics Support

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.

The Intern, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) will assist the ILS team in the successful completion of Systems Engineering tasks. This is a unique opportunity that will provide exposure to marine mechanical systems from the design and concept preparation phases. You will work closely with the ILS Sustainment and Provisioning Lead and respective ILS Project Engineers to review and verify equipment Part Numbers, NATO CAGE Codes, and related technical data for cataloging purposes.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 889 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver.

What you'll do
• Review and verify equipment part numbers, CAGE codes, and related technical data for cataloging
• Evaluate and obtain supplementary vendor-furnished information required to catalog systems
• Present cataloging information at provisioning conferences
• Arrange meetings with suppliers alongside Supply Chain or attend supplier progress meetings to address Requests for Information
• Support Systems Engineering activities related to reliability, maintainability, and availability
• Assist with configuration management and maintenance planning processes
• Prepare forecast plans for component requirements and maintenance activities
• Develop staggering plans for major components to ensure smooth execution
• Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and production issues

What you'll bring
• Enrollment in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering degree program
• Interest in shipbuilding and applying engineering concepts within a production environment
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage time 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 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.