Posted 2 months ago
Forest Planning/GIS Intern
@ Interfor
Ontario
Overview
Interfor is hiring a Forest Planning/GIS Intern in Timmins, Ontario, for an on-site internship starting around May, ideally 4 to 8 months. The intern supports forest planning and harvesting and road construction programs by creating and analyzing maps and spatial data. The role pays from $3,700 per month, depending on school year and experience.
Pay:
From $3,700 a month
Responsibilities:
- Support forest planning and operational forestry projects
- Assist with harvesting and road construction planning
- Create, update and analyze maps and spatial data
- Connect field information with GIS technology
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a Forestry, GIS, Geography or related program
- Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel
- Able to work outdoors and travel to remote operations
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Forestry, GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Science |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Interfor
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Full company description
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success. ---- Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !
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Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
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Forest Planning/GIS 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 alongside experienced professionals, build
practical skills, and gain a better understanding of the work that supports
responsible forestry and the wood products industry. If you enjoy mapping,
technology, and using information to solve real operational challenges, this
internship offers the chance to see how spatial data supports forestry
decisions.
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 forest planning and operational forestry projects.
- Assist with planning activities related to harvesting and road construction programs.
- Create, update, and analyze maps and spatial data used to support forestry decisions.
- Connect field information with GIS technology to improve the accuracy and accessibility of forest records.
- Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working alongside experienced forestry professionals.
What You Offer
- You’re working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Conservation, or a related program.
- You have experience with GIS tools such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Online and are comfortable using Microsoft Excel.
- You can analyze information and communicate your findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- You take ownership of high-quality, timely work and are comfortable solving problems independently.
- You’re physically able to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions and travel to remote operations.
- You have a valid driver’s license.
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 forestry 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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