Intern, Detail Planning

Job Overview

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 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, Detail Planning reports to the Detail Planning Supervisor in Production Support. This role will support the production planning teams during the ship construction and systems commissioning process. It is expected that the intern will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed plans to help sequence work in support of turning on systems.

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

• Review Drawings.
• Understand bill of materials.
• Understand and apply applicable run rules for material availability.
• Understand production schedules sequence work within planned activity windows.
• Review and maintain data in ERP and document control systems.
• Liaise with various stakeholders (Engineering, Production support, Operations) when required.
• Assist the team in maintenance of the electrical planning databases and dashboard.
• Coordinate trade input into work packages and sequencing to reflect preferred production methods and processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year Engineering program or related field.
• Ability to apply inventory and material management advanced practices.
• Knowledge of document control systems and databases.
• Ability to work well independently with limited direction and in a team environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly.
• Time management skills and ability to work on several issues simultaneously.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking skills to improve production processes.
• Attention to details while keeping big‑picture goals in mind.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in utilizing ERP software tools for material and inventory planning preferred.
• Experience in running python scripts and task automation preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software suite and document control systems and databases (Navisworks, Ship Constructor and AutoCAD preferred).

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands‑on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like‑minded students.
• 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 $28.00/hour.

Start Date of Internship:
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

End Date of Internship:
Friday, April 30th, 2027 (8‑Months).

Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, June 21st, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT.

We may close posting early if we receive a large volume of applications; only those under consideration will be contacted.

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.

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations…