Intern, Waterfront Change (8 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.

As the Intern Waterfront Change and part of the Detail Design team you will play a key role in ensuring engineering changes are properly captured and reflected in both drawings and 3D models. Your contributions will directly support the Waterfront Change Team (WCT) and Liaison Engineering helping bridge the gap between design and build while supporting production readiness.

Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver.

What youll do
Review and interpret engineering drawings to identify and support implementation of design changes
Assist in verifying updates in the 3D model (Cadmatic/eShare) to ensure alignment with approved changes and production needs
Work closely with Engineering Production Support WCTs CMDM and Liaison teams to track and incorporate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into models and documentation
Help maintain drawing revision control and ensure proper integration of changes into design deliverables
Support drawing reviews by identifying discrepancies flagging conflicts and proposing clarifications to streamline transition to production
Update and manage data in Excel spreadsheets and visualization tools such as Power BI to track drawing and model changes
Collaborate on the development of shop orders budgets and hold or inspection points as design changes are finalized

What youll bring
Enrollment in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program
Basic understanding of 3D CAD and design tools such as Cadmatic eShare Navisworks ShipConstructor or AutoCAD
Ability to read interpret and mark up engineering drawings and bills of materials
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook
Exposure to or interest in Power BI Power Automate and eShare is an asset
Understanding of manufacturing workflows and how design integrates with planning and production processes
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design-related topics to technical and non-technical audiences

Why youll love working here
Be part of a collaborative design team shaping the future of Canadian shipbuilding
Gain hands-on experience in a real-world production environment while contributing to nationally significant projects
Enjoy a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to grow your skills and career
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 2026 (8-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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