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, Communications will be a curious, innovative, and reliable student who can actively support the communications requirements for our Seaspan workforce – and beyond. In this role, you will have your finger on the heartbeat of the organization and play a substantial role in making a difference for our teams across the shipyards and marine businesses. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are looking to grow your skills as part of an agile and passionate communications team. You can’t wait to bring your fresh ideas and innovative approach to an organization that has been a staple in Canada’s west coast marine community for generations.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What you’ll do
The successful applicant for this internship will provide day-to-day support to the Communications team to help build and share compelling communications materials with internal and external audiences, while assisting and coordinating specific activities, including:
- Write and edit engaging written and visual content for a variety of platforms.
- Support the planning and delivery of events.
- Help to capture and maintain the team’s information and digital assets.
- Assist with capturing and managing of photos and video assets to help us share phenomenal stories.
What you’ll bring
- Enrollment in a Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Journalism undergraduate degree program.
- A natural storyteller with a strive to bring an organization’s narratives into the spotlight.
- Strong writing/editing skills and the ability to produce content for a variety of channels.
- Project management and execution skills, with the ability to lead multiple deadlines with quick turnaround times.
- Creative and design skills, particularly with photography and videography. Experience editing videos and handling digital assets an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and manage relationships across the organization and with outside vendors.
- Curiosity and can-do approach: willingness to continuously stretch, grow and learn – and always looking for ways to improve how Seaspan communicates with its diverse audiences.
- 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.
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: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM 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/
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.
To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com
This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.
Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.
