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Operations/Silviculture 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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Original job description

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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The intern will work alongside forestry, operations and production teams, learning how forests are regenerated, harvested and turned into wood products. They will collect and analyze field and operational data to support safe, efficient improvements.

Requirements

Candidates need to be enrolled in a forestry, natural resources, engineering, operations or related program, with a valid driver's licence. Microsoft Office skills are needed, and GIS or GPS experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • GIS
  • GPS
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Silviculture
  • Forest management
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Forest regeneration
  • Wood products processing
  • Continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Temporary living allowance

Categories

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • forestry internship
  • silviculture
  • forest management
  • wood products
  • manufacturing operations
  • Microsoft Office
  • GIS
  • GPS
  • field data collection
  • Timmins
  • Elk Lake
  • Ontario
  • summer internship
  • forest regeneration
  • operations management
  • sustainable forestry

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Remote work allowance

Tools

  • Microsoft Office
  • GIS
  • GPS

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources
  • Wood Products Processing
  • Operations Management
  • Engineering

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