Integrated Logistics Support Intern

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.

As the Intern, Integrated Logistics Support, you will assist the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team in the technical review, identification, labelling, auditing, cataloging, and procurement tracking of spare parts, while supporting logistics data maintenance, warehouse audits, and KPI reporting activities. This includes working in a heavy industrial setting to maintain accurate Part Numbers, NATO CAGE Codes, Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), and other logistics records, while gaining hands-on experience with supply chain systems, data management processes, and automation tools used to support sustainment and provisioning operations. This is a unique opportunity that will provide exposure to marine mechanical systems, logistics operations, and project management skills, with results that will impact project timelines and contribute to the successful execution of sustainment activities.

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

What you'll do 

• Conduct technical reviews of supplier pricing quotations, validate records, and coordinate with LSA Engineers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update provisioning data, including pricing, part number changes, and Purchase Order status.
• Monitor inventory and procurement systems to verify the status of received materials, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support warehouse audits through the validation of package labelling and volumetric data required for storage planning activities.
• Maintain Storage Plan volumetrics and associated logistics records.
• Support monthly reporting activities through data validation, record maintenance, and the preparation of provisioning and procurement status updates.
• Assist with parts cataloguing and logistics data management activities, including file standardization, record management, and documentation control.
• Support cross-project KPI reporting activities through the maintenance of inventory and Purchase Order status data.
• Enrollment in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering degree program.
• Interest in shipbuilding and applying engineering concepts within a production environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting 
• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training 
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students. 
• We operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop-off points around North Vancouver

What you’ll bring

• Enrollment in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering degree program
• Interest in shipbuilding and applying engineering concepts within a production environment
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial setting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage time effectively

Why you’ll 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. 
• 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. 

Due to the nature of this position, and requirements of the Government of Canada, this position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Canada Controlled Goods Program approval, Reliability Status (or higher depending on position) security clearance issued by the Government of Canada. All required approvals and clearances must be obtained prior to commencement of employment in any position.

Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 4, 2027.
End Date of Internship: Friday, August 27, 2027 (8-Months) 

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

Application Closing Date: Friday,November 20, 2026, at 11:59pm PDT.

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: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/  

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Expected Salary Range: 28/ hour