Posted 2 months ago
GIS Intern
@ Interfor
Castlegar, BC · Grand Forks, BC
Overview
Interfor is hiring a GIS Intern in Castlegar and Grand Forks, British Columbia, for a 4- to 8-month on-site internship starting in May. The role combines forest fieldwork with GIS mapping and data work to support sustainable forest management planning. Pay starts from $3,700 per month, with a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.
Pay:
From $3,700 a month
Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze and interpret forestry data using GPS and mapping tools
- Support sustainable forest management through fieldwork and GIS
- Explore how silviculture and spatial data support forestry operations
- Contribute to improving data quality and forest planning
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a Forestry, GIS, Geography or Environmental Science program
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Exposure to ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online
- Valid driver's licence
- Comfort working outdoors on uneven terrain
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Forestry, GIS, Geography, 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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- Reported office locations
- 1600-4720 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4N2, CA
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- Business categories
- Logistics
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- Other recorded names
- Interfor
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- 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, Castlegar & Grand Forks, 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 combining outdoor fieldwork with mapping, data, and technology, this internship offers a varied look at how information collected in the forest supports planning and responsible 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 sustainable forest management through both fieldwork and GIS technology.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret forestry data using GPS, mapping tools, and industry software.
- Explore how silviculture, spatial data, and technology work together to support forestry operations.
- Contribute to projects that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and forest planning.
- Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working alongside experienced forestry professionals.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related program.
- You are interested in building experience across both silviculture fieldwork and GIS work.
- You have experience with Microsoft Excel and exposure to GIS or GPS tools such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar technology.
- You have a valid driver’s licence and are prepared to spend time outdoors in a forested environment and travel over uneven terrain.
- You can collect, review, and communicate information clearly and accurately.
- You are comfortable working independently and collaborating with employees, clients, and contractors.
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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