Intern, Internal Audit (4 Months)

Job Description

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, Internal Audit will assist the Internal Audit function with the execution of the annual internal audit plan as required. The Interim Internal Auditor will assist in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems, and financial and operational processes within the company, and provide recommendations for process improvements.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You'll Do

• Work in collaboration with management and process owners on internal audit projects.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of risk management systems/programs.
• Conduct internal audits and/or special reviews of controls and procedures in accordance with a risk-based audit plan and draft audit reports for review.
• Conduct process walkthrough meetings; create and maintain process flow diagrams, narratives, and Risk Control Matrices (RCM).
• Review and assess control deficiencies.
• Document and summarize deficiencies, recommend remediation, and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Support the preparation of material, presentations, and other documentation as required for periodic management meetings.
• Perform additional ad-hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Enrollment in an Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Technology Management degree program.
• Financial analytical skills and business acumen.
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and internal control concepts.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving.
• Analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesize data.
• Ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplined team.
• Organizational, and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.
  
  
  

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: January 6th, 2025

End Date of Internship: May 2nd, 2025

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

Application Closing Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.

Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may need to 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/

About Us

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