Posted 2 months ago
GIS Intern
@ Interfor
British Columbia
Overview
Interfor is hiring a GIS intern in Chase, British Columbia, to support forestry and operational projects with mapping and spatial data. The internship is on-site with an anticipated May start and a 4 to 8 month term, paying from $3,700 per month plus a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.
Pay:
From $3,700 a month
Responsibilities:
- Create, update and analyze maps and spatial data
- Support forestry and operational projects with GIS
- Improve data accuracy, accessibility and efficiency
- Link field activities, reporting and forest management
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a GIS, Geography, Forestry or Environmental Science program
- Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently on timely, high-quality tasks
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | GIS, Geography, Forestry, 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 !
- LinkedIn followers
- 32,513
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,125
- Reported office locations
- 1600-4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4N2, CA
- 700 Westpark Dr, 200, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, US
- 9355 Alaska Way, Delta, BC V4C 4R7, CA
- 9200 Holding Rd, Chase, British Columbia V0E 1M2, CA
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- Business categories
- Logistics
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Interfor
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 343,750,000
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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 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 112 |
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GIS Intern, Chase, British Columbia
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 using GIS technology to support forestry and operational projects.
- Create, update, and analyze maps and spatial data used in real-world decision making.
- Explore how GIS connects field activities, reporting, and sustainable forest management.
- Support projects that improve data accuracy, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
- Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while learning from experienced professionals.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in GIS, Geography, Forestry, Environmental Science, 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 findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- You take ownership of high-quality, timely work and are comfortable solving problems independently.
- You are interested in how spatial data and technology support broader operational and business goals.
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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