Quality Control Intern
- Timmins, ON, Canada
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Quality Control Intern, Timmins, 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 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
- Learn how quality control supports the production of high-quality wood products.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and operational data from different areas of the mill.
- Participate in inspections, surveys, and process reviews to help identify improvement opportunities.
- Assist with quality improvement projects, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to support product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience solving real manufacturing challenges while building your analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. 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 collect and analyze operational data to support quality control initiatives and participate in inspections and process reviews. They will collaborate with leadership teams to solve manufacturing challenges and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
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
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Reporting
- Performance tracking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Safety compliance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Temporary living allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Quality Control
- Wood Products
- Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Supply Chain
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internship
- Safety
- Continuous Improvement