Forestry Operations Intern

Job summary

The intern will support forestry operations and sustainable forest management activities by collecting and analyzing field data. They will collaborate with professionals and contractors while utilizing mapping tools and technology to support production projects.

Job details

Forestry Operations Intern, Timmins, Ontario Ready to take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? At Interfor, we’re looking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on, and eager to learn. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how people, equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, and looking for better ways to get the job done, this could be the summer opportunity for you! This is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May. Ideally, you’ll be available for a 4- to 8-month term. What We Offer At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitive compensation for interns, including: Salaries starting from $3,350 per month (based on your year in school and previous experience). Temporary living allowance for interns moving to the area for the role. What You’ll Do Gain hands-on experience supporting both forestry operations and sustainable forest management activities. Explore how harvesting, forest planning, silviculture, and mill operations work together to support the wood products supply chain. Collect, organize, and analyze field or operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Use GPS, mapping tools, and operational information to support forestry and production-related projects. Collaborate with forestry professionals, contractors, and operations teams while gaining exposure to both field and manufacturing environments. What You Offer You are working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, Forestry Operations, Wood Products Processing, Operations Management, Engineering, Natural Resources, or another related program. You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise. You enjoy both outdoor fieldwork and working with data, technology, and operational processes. (Suggested combined wording based on both roles.) You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with GIS or GPS technology is an asset. You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with employees, contractors, and teams across different areas of the business. You have a valid driver's licence and are prepared to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel over uneven terrain when required. Who We Are At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningful experience, supporting career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing, and discovering where a career in the wood products industry could take you. Learn more at interfor.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

What you’ll do

The intern will support forestry operations and sustainable forest management activities by collecting and analyzing field data. They will collaborate with professionals and contractors while utilizing mapping tools and technology to support production projects.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program related to Forestry, Engineering, or Natural Resources. A valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions are required.

Benefits

• Temporary living allowance

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forestry operations
• Sustainable forest management
• Data analysis
• GPS
• Mapping tools
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• GIS
• Fieldwork
• Operational planning
• Silviculture
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Forest Planning
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Supply Chain
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Forestry
• Global Positioning Systems
• Operational Data Store
• Operations Management
• Operations

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Forestry Intern
• Forester
• Forestry and Related Workers
• Foresters