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Operations Intern

  • ON, Canada

From $3,700 CAD / month

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Pay
From $3,700 CAD / month
Posting language
English
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Operations Intern, Sault Ste. Marie, 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 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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Operations Intern at Interfor will learn how a modern sawmill runs and how teams produce wood products safely. They will analyze data and observations to find ways to improve mill operations.

Requirements

Candidates need to be working toward a degree or diploma in wood products processing, business, operations management, industrial or mechanical engineering, supply chain, or a related program. They should be curious, communicate clearly, and be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Sawmill operations
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Operational efficiency
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Temporary living allowance

Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Education

Keywords

  • operations intern
  • internship
  • sawmill
  • wood products
  • manufacturing
  • process improvement
  • operational efficiency
  • production performance
  • data analysis
  • industrial engineering
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Sault Ste. Marie
  • summer internship
  • lean manufacturing

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

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