Forestry Operations Intern
- ON, Canada
From $3,350 CAD / month
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- From $3,350 CAD / month
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Forestry Operations Intern, 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 up to a 1 year 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forestry Operations Intern at Interfor will support forestry and sustainable forest management work and gather and analyze field and operational data. The intern will use GPS and mapping tools and work with forestry professionals, contractors and operations teams in both field and mill settings.
Requirements
Candidates need to be working toward a degree or diploma in forestry, natural resources, engineering, operations or a related program, with a valid driver's licence. Microsoft Excel and Word skills are needed, GIS or GPS experience is an asset, and they must be comfortable working outdoors over uneven terrain.
Skills
- GPS
- GIS
- Mapping tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Field data collection
- Data analysis
- Forest planning
- Silviculture
- Harvesting operations
- Wood products processing
- Mill operations
- Continuous improvement
- Safety compliance
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Outdoor fieldwork
- Operations management
Benefits
- Competitive intern compensation
- Temporary living allowance
Categories
- Agriculture
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
Keywords
- forestry internship
- forestry operations
- sustainable forest management
- forest planning
- silviculture
- harvesting
- wood products
- mill operations
- GPS
- GIS
- mapping
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- field data
- operations analysis
- continuous improvement
- forestry student
- natural resources
- Elk Lake Ontario
- summer internship
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Tools
- GPS
- GIS
- Mapping tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Forestry
- Forestry Operations
- Wood Products Processing
- Operations Management
- Engineering