Intern, Talent Acquisition (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 owning 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 Talent Acquisition will contribute to recruitment and selection activities while gaining hands-on exposure to the full talent acquisition lifecycle in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. The role provides day to day operational support to the Talent Acquisition team and reports to the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist.

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

What youll do

• Coordinate in-person interview schedules with Talent Acquisition Specialists candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Initiate background checks psychometric testing and other pre-employment requirements.
• Post and manage job advertisements across internal and external job boards (major and niche).
• Assist with the planning and participation of career events.
• Monitor and respond to general recruitment email inquiries.
• Prepare and update regular talent acquisition reports.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support campus recruitment initiatives including career events university partnerships and the InternSHIP Program.
• Maintain and update the HR Information System (Oracle Human Capital Management).
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive new-hire experience.

What youll bring

• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources Business Administration or related degree program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Customer-service mindset with a proactive solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to multitask prioritize and problem-solve in a dynamic environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms is an asset.

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.

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.

To learn more about our InternSHIP Program visit our website: Experience:

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