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 NSSrelated 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.
Reporting to the Industrial Energy Manager the Intern Energy Management will be responsible for assisting with data collection energy assessments participating in energy projects tracking performance energy engagement awareness and internal reporting along with varied day-to-day tasks. They will have an opportunity to work across shipyards.
Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver BC.
What youll do
Collect and organize utility data into a database or tracking tool
Monitor primary energy drivers influencing energy consumption at the key stages of construction in the shipyard
Monitor baseline energy model performance for the key stages of construction in the shipyard
Prepare monthly and quarterly energy consumption reports highlighting trends variances and anomalies
Support the energy manager in developing measurement & verification plans for projects
Assist in preparing business cases for energy projects
Help with cost-benefit and simple payback calculations
Prepare information or documents needed for energy feasibility studies or design analysis
Support the energy manager in walk-through energy audits of the shipyards
Take readings from meters loggers and sensors
Document and track operational maintenance and external events that impact energy consumption to ensure accurate analysis of usage and performance metrics
Document energy-saving opportunities such as load displacement energy efficiency low carbon electrification and energy conservation measures
Participate in Energy Management Committee Meetings
Energy Assessments Projects & Documentation
Assist in preparing business cases for energy projects
Help with cost-benefit and simple payback calculations
Prepare information or documents needed for energy feasibility studies or design analysis
Support the energy manager in walk-through energy audits of the shipyards
Take readings from meters loggers and sensors
Document and track operational maintenance and external events that impact energy consumption to ensure accurate analysis of usage and performance metrics
Document energy-saving opportunities such as load displacement energy efficiency low carbon electrification and energy conservation measures
Participate in Energy Management Committee Meetings
Education and Communications
Support the development of educational materials for energy management programs (e.g. intranet articles toolbox talks TV slides posters etc.)
Help to organize and facilitate VSY and Seaspan-wide environmental and energy events as directed by the Industrial Energy Manager
What youll bring
Be working towards a diploma or degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Energy Systems Environmental Chemical or Industrial)
Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal written listening etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience
Ability to analyze data and produce information reports
Demonstrated ability to work within set timelines
Organized with strong digital literacy
Willingness to learn about health and safety
Comfortable moving around a heavy industrial environment
Why youll 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
Seaspans Internships are 4 or 8 months in duration. We require a full-time commitment MondayFriday 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $26.00/hour.
Start Date of Internship: Monday January 12th 2026
End Date of Internship: Friday May 1st 2026 (4-Months)
Please submit your Resume Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday October 19th 2025 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: Experience:
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