Operations Intern
- NB, 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
Operations Intern, Belledune, New Brunswick
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 in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and learn how a modern sawmill operates.
- Explore production processes and discover how teams work together to safely produce quality wood products.
- Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and production performance.
- Analyze data and observations to identify opportunities for improvement across mill operations.
- Work alongside experienced operations professionals while building leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain, or another industry-related program.
- You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
- You are curious, hands-on, and interested in learning how a manufacturing operation works.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working with employees across different teams and departments.
- You are comfortable reviewing information, asking questions, and helping solve problems.
- 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 Operations Intern at Interfor will learn sawmill production processes, analyze data to find improvements, and help with projects that raise efficiency and performance. The intern works alongside experienced operations staff on safe, quality wood product manufacturing.
Requirements
Interfor needs candidates working toward a diploma or degree in wood products processing, business, operations management, industrial or mechanical engineering, or supply chain. They must be safety-minded, communicate clearly, and be comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Workplace safety
- Production processes
- Sawmill operations
Benefits
- Competitive intern compensation
- Temporary living allowance
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Engineering
- Consulting
Keywords
- Operations intern
- Internship
- Sawmill
- Wood products
- Manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- Production performance
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Industrial engineering
- Supply chain
- Lean manufacturing
- Forestry
- Belledune
- Student internship
- Summer internship
- Co-op
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Wood Products Processing
- Business
- Operations Management
- Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)
- Supply Chain