Reporting to the Senior Environmental Specialist, the successful candidate will support the Environmental Department in maintaining environmental compliance, supporting operations, and contributing to the implementation of environmental programs at Vancouver Shipyards (VSY). They will work closely with the Environmental Specialist and Senior Environmental Specialist to assist with inspections, data collection, reporting, environmental communication initiatives, and administrative activities, along with varied day-to-day tasks.
Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.
What you'll do
- Participate in internal environmental inspections to ensure policies and practices are properly implemented and assist with addressing findings.
- Support the implementation of on-site environmental programs and participate in environmental-related committees and initiatives.
- Assist with spill prevention and response efforts, including incident investigations, internal/external reporting, lessons learned meetings, and training and drills.
Assist with corporate projects, including environmental performance tracking, updating environmental intranet pages, etc.
Contribute to the preparation of reports for the Senior Environmental Specialist, including analyzing and interpreting environmental monitoring data.
Participate in stormwater quality monitoring, sampling, and data analysis.
- Managing wildlife concerns.
- Assists with the management of hazardous waste and ensuring compliance under Ministry of Environment approved Operational Plan.
Various administrative tasks associated with the Environmental Management System (EMS) and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
Support internal and external environmental audits to ensure compliance by organizing documents, tracking actions, and preparing summary reports.
- Periodically prepare environmental and program performance summaries for the Senior Environment Specialist.
With support from the Senior Environmental Specialist, ensure VSY’s multiple permit requirements are followed.
Support the development of educational materials for environmental programs (e.g., intranet articles, toolbox talks, TV slides, posters, etc.).
Help to organize and facilitate VSY and Seaspan-wide environmental events, as directed by the Senior Environmental Specialist.
What you'll bring
Enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year diploma or degree in Environmental Science/Management or related field and have knowledge of scientific principles with respect to environmental protection and sustainability.
Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental management and sustainability.
Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, listening etc.).
Able to communicate effectively to a diverse audience.
Ability to analyze data and produce information reports.
Demonstrated ability to work within set timelines.
Organized with strong digital literacy.
Willingness to learn about health and safety
Comfortable moving around a heavy industrial environment
Familiarity with the shipyard industry and the Green Marine Program.
Knowledge of the environmental management systems ISO14001 standard.
Experience conducting environmental risk and/or hazard assessments.
Experience with spill response and reporting.
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.
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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.
