Intern, Production Support (4 Months)

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 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 Production Support facilitates ship construction activities by assisting with production planning material coordination and work package development. The role involves reviewing drawings updating ERP data tracking progress validating scope in the system against the physical state and resolving production issues while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure efficient and timely execution of shipyard work.

Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver.

What youll do

• Develop and modify detailed worklists and packages including additional production information material lists and work instructions to support compartment and system plans

• Review engineering drawings and interpret bill of materials for production planning

• Apply run rules for material availability and update planned shop orders

• Check foundations for equipment on the critical path

• Identify shop orders and installation status

• Investigate holds or shortages in critical equipment and collaborate with PCT/supervisors to resolve

• Track physical and transactional production progress

• Investigate causes of issues and delays in production; expedite activities to eliminate them

• Investigate cross-discipline predecessor scope to enable work center readiness

• Maintain data in ERP systems and document control platforms

• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering production support operations and CMDM

• Perform additional duties as assigned

What youll bring

• Enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of a technical engineering program (Manufacturing Industrial Mechanical or Mechatronics)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

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.

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