Intern, Digital Ship (8 months) - #227909

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, Digital Ship will have a hands-on role in shaping next-generation shipbuilding technologies within a forward-thinking Innovation team. Working at Vancouver Shipyards, you’ll support the development of scalable digital twin solutions that integrate real time sensor data, 3D models, and advanced visualization tools to enhance vessel performance, streamline maintenance, and maximize availability. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers across R&D, new vessel construction, and in-service support, contributing to the full-stack development lifecycle, from designing intuitive web interfaces in React to building backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. You’ll help bring digital ship concepts to life, supporting everything from system integration and testing to the delivery of user-focused applications that drive operational efficiency.

What you'll do

Depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and interests, tasks may include development, integration, or testing in the following full-stack technology areas:

• Frontend Web Development: Develop wireframes, app layouts, screen designs, custom React components, backend value retrieval, and frontend features for presenting alerts, notifications, and application data.
• Backend Development: Develop infrastructure mapping, WebSocket frontend integration, token management and authentication, SQL queries, RESTful APIs, publish/subscribe protocol integrations, frontend utility services, and business logic calculations and algorithms.
• Data Pipeline Development & Integration: Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of sustainable data pipelines.
  

What you'll bring

• Enrollment in a 3rd or 4th year program of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related degree.
• Proven foundational technical knowledge and hands-on engineering skills through multiple class projects and optional co-op or work-integrated learning experience.
• Demonstrated experience in frontend development with JavaScript (React.js), building component-driven web interface modules.
• Familiar with the UI/UX principles working with wireframes, app layouts, image/icon integration, and color palettes, translating mockups into responsive and interactive web dashboard interfaces.
• Team-based contributions in designing, developing, extending, and optimizing RESTful microservices and APIs using JavaScript (Node.js); experience with Python frameworks such as Flask or Django is considered an asset.
• Foundational hands-on experience working with relational database systems and database management tools.
• Participation in Agile/Scrum environments, including Git version control, sprint planning, daily standups, code reviews, and collaborative development practices.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities that support business-oriented solution development.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills consistent with essential job functions.
Natural curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring and developing modern technologies and processes

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

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, December 18th, 2026 (4-Months).

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

Application Closing Date: Sunday, June 21st, 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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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 [email protected] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.