Maintenance Intern
- Castlegar, BC, Canada
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Maintenance Intern, Castlegar, British Columbia
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 side-by-side with experienced professionals, build practical
skills, and gain exposure to the technologies shaping the wood products
industry. If you’re excited to wear work boots, solve real problems, and make
an impact in a tight-knit community, this could be the summer opportunity for
you!
This
is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May 2027. Ideally,
you’ll be available for a 4-8month 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 in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational performance.
- Work alongside experienced maintenance and operations professionals to solve real-world challenges.
- Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to modern sawmill operations.
What You Offer
- You are working towards a degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering).
- You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with your team and other departments.
- You are interested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
- You are
comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
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.
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Responsibilities
The intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment by supporting industrial maintenance and equipment reliability projects. They will work alongside professionals to solve real-world operational challenges and improve process efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program related to forestry, supply chain, or engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment are required.
Skills
- Industrial maintenance
- Equipment reliability
- Process improvement
- Operational performance
- Problem-solving
- Technical analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Safety compliance
Benefits
- Temporary living allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- Maintenance
- Internship
- Manufacturing
- Sawmill
- Wood products
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Supply chain
- Forestry
- Equipment reliability
- Process improvement
- Operational performance
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Safety
- Technical skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving