Operations/Silviculture Intern

Job summary

The intern will support sustainable forest management and manufacturing operations by collecting and analyzing field data. They will collaborate with forestry and production teams to contribute to safe, efficient, and responsible operational practices.

Job details

Operations/Silviculture Intern, Timmins/Elk Lake, 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 $3,700 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 sustainable forest management and manufacturing operations. Explore how forests are regenerated, managed, harvested, and transformed into quality wood products. Collect and analyze field and operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with forestry, operations, and production teams to support safe, efficient, and responsible practices. Build leadership, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects. What You Offer You are working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, Natural Resources, Wood Products Processing, Operations Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related program. You are curious, hands-on, and excited to learn in both outdoor and industrial environments. You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise. You communicate clearly and enjoy working with a variety of teams and stakeholders. You are comfortable using Microsoft Office applications; experience with GIS or GPS technology is considered an asset. You have a valid driver’s license and are comfortable working outdoors and around industrial operations. 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 sustainable forest management and manufacturing operations by collecting and analyzing field data. They will collaborate with forestry and production teams to contribute to safe, efficient, and responsible operational practices.

Requirements

Candidates must be working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, Engineering, or a related field. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and be comfortable working in outdoor and industrial environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Temporary living allowance

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forestry
• Sustainable forest management
• Data analysis
• Operations management
• Engineering
• Environmental studies
• Microsoft Office
• GIS
• GPS
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Valid Driver's License
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Environmental Studies
• Global Positioning Systems
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operational Data Store
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Silviculture

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Forester
• Forestry and Related Workers
• Foresters