Intern, Supply Chain

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, Supply Chain, has a broad exposure to various task and supports on the development and implementation of policies and processes as well as daily operation functions. A crucial part of this role is the hands-on experience in the respective field of expertise and the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to day-to-day work. The incumbent will provide day-to-day support while assisting and coordinating specific activities.

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

What you’ll do

• Learning company procedures and processes and applying theoretical knowledge to propose possible improvements to increase business efficiency
• Prepares analytics, reports and various documentation specific
• Reviews available data and manipulates data to reach intended outcomes
• Collects and enters data into various internal systems
• Performs various duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• Enrollment in a university degree program, with a specialization in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar.
  Knowledge of methodology and tools relevant to the internship assignment
• Experience working with data, through academic research, independent projects, or prior internships
• Ability to analyze data from various data sources
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Power BI)
• Interpersonal skills including problem-solving
• Knowledge of marine operations and shipbuilding is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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.
• 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.

Start Date: May 8, 2023

End Date: September 1, 2023

About us:

Seaspan Shipyards: 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 about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website: www.seaspan.com/internships-at-seaspan/

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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.