Intern, Bunkering Operations (4 or 8 Months)
Top Benefits
About the role
With over 130 years of experience navigating in some of the world’s most complex and difficult waters, Seaspan Marine is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada’s West Coast, providing more than 2,500 ship assist & escort services annually, while our fleet of over 100 specialty and general-purpose barges provide critical transportation for many of BC’s largest industries and major marine construction projects.
LNG is a leading transition fuel for the marine industry. As this market looks to greatly reduce it’s GHG’s and other fine particulate matter it is imperative to mature the distribution network. Seaspan Energy Ltd. is building three bespoke LNG Bunker vessels with delivered scheduled for mid to late 2024. 2024 offers an opportunity for an operational minded senior student to gain experience as we transition to commercial operation. The foundation of this role is to prepare documentation and analysis required for each unique operation. The Intern, Bunkering Operations is to assist with client information gathering, AutoCAD sketches and subsequent mooring analysis. In addition and depending on the candidates interests they will get exposure to support project management, financial modelling, and market insights. This role reports directly to Business Operations Manager.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 10 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What you’ll do
- Gather and manage technical information.
- Create and update 2D drawings and sketches.
- Conduct mooring analysis (with OPTIMOOR) for ship to ship and quayside operations to ensure safe and effective mooring procedures.
- Provide and implement recommendations for optimizing mooring systems based on analysis results.
- Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to share progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Develop templates and procedures.
- Support task tracking and documentation in MS Planner.
What you’ll bring
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Engineering, with a focus on Naval Architecture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD LT.
- Experience with analytical software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
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.
We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $26.00/hour.
Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 12 th , 2026.
End Date of Internship: Friday, May 1st, 2026 (4-Months) or Friday, August 28 th , 2026 (8-Months).
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Monday, October 20 th , 2025, at 11:59pm PST.
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/
#LI-ONSITE
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, and commercial ferry services on Canada's West Coast.
The scope of Seaspan's services, the quality of its employees and over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, make the company a major partner in the economy of the Pacific Northwest.
Intern, Bunkering Operations (4 or 8 Months)
Top Benefits
About the role
With over 130 years of experience navigating in some of the world’s most complex and difficult waters, Seaspan Marine is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada’s West Coast, providing more than 2,500 ship assist & escort services annually, while our fleet of over 100 specialty and general-purpose barges provide critical transportation for many of BC’s largest industries and major marine construction projects.
LNG is a leading transition fuel for the marine industry. As this market looks to greatly reduce it’s GHG’s and other fine particulate matter it is imperative to mature the distribution network. Seaspan Energy Ltd. is building three bespoke LNG Bunker vessels with delivered scheduled for mid to late 2024. 2024 offers an opportunity for an operational minded senior student to gain experience as we transition to commercial operation. The foundation of this role is to prepare documentation and analysis required for each unique operation. The Intern, Bunkering Operations is to assist with client information gathering, AutoCAD sketches and subsequent mooring analysis. In addition and depending on the candidates interests they will get exposure to support project management, financial modelling, and market insights. This role reports directly to Business Operations Manager.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 10 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What you’ll do
- Gather and manage technical information.
- Create and update 2D drawings and sketches.
- Conduct mooring analysis (with OPTIMOOR) for ship to ship and quayside operations to ensure safe and effective mooring procedures.
- Provide and implement recommendations for optimizing mooring systems based on analysis results.
- Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Participate in meetings and discussions to share progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Develop templates and procedures.
- Support task tracking and documentation in MS Planner.
What you’ll bring
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Engineering, with a focus on Naval Architecture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD LT.
- Experience with analytical software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
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.
We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $26.00/hour.
Start Date of Internship: Monday, January 12 th , 2026.
End Date of Internship: Friday, May 1st, 2026 (4-Months) or Friday, August 28 th , 2026 (8-Months).
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Monday, October 20 th , 2025, at 11:59pm PST.
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/
#LI-ONSITE
About Seaspan ULC
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, and commercial ferry services on Canada's West Coast.
The scope of Seaspan's services, the quality of its employees and over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, make the company a major partner in the economy of the Pacific Northwest.