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.
The Marine Operations Intern assists and gains hands-on experience in the field of marine operations, gaining valuable industry experience during their internship. They will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of tasks from vessel operations, vessel and crewing dispatch, barge scheduling, customer service, safety and regulatory compliance, and data analysis. This internship can serve as a steppingstone to a career in marine operations or related fields within the maritime industry.
The position will be shared across Marine’s three operational divisions: Marine Personnel, Logistics/Dispatch and Port Captains. The Intern, Marine Operations will spend time working in all three departments, providing broad exposure and diverse learning opportunities.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 10 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC.
What you’ll do
Assist in the day-to-day operations, including vessel and barge scheduling, crewing, mariner training, safety procedures, and vessel compliance
Collect, organize, and analyze data related to marine operations such as job orders, invoicing, customer scheduling requirements, and vessel performance
Maintain and update records, reports, and documentation including safety protocols, voyage plans, and compliance records and certificates
Collaborate with various teams, departments, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of marine operations activities
Learn and adhere to safety regulations for Marine as well as industry standards to ensure a safe working environment
Gain an understanding of unionized environments, including crew and vessel scheduling
Participate in training programs related to marine operations, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols
Assist in identifying and resolving operational challenges and inefficiencies
Perform other duties as required
What you’ll bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Marine Sciences, Maritime Management/Studies, Transportation & Logistics, or Marine Navigational Cadetships
Proficiency with reading and understanding complex regulatory documents
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong customer-service and team orientation
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated track record and commitment to delivering results
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with minimal supervision
Eagerness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Attention to accuracy, clarity, and quality of work
Creative thinking
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
Seaspan’s Internships are 4 or 8 months in duration. 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 12th, 2026
End Date of Internship: Friday, May 1st, 2026 (4-Months)
Please submit your Resume, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript as one PDF document.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, October 19th, 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/
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