Posted 2 months ago
Maintenance Intern
@ Interfor
British Columbia
Overview
Interfor is hiring a Maintenance Intern in Grand Forks, British Columbia, for an on-site summer internship starting around May 2027 for 4 to 8 months. The intern works alongside experienced maintenance and operations staff on equipment reliability and process improvement at a sawmill. Salaries start from $3,700 per month, plus a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.
Pay:
From $3,700 a month
Responsibilities:
- Support equipment reliability and process improvement projects
- Learn industrial maintenance in a sawmill
- Solve real-world operational challenges with experienced staff
- Build technical and analytical skills in modern sawmill operations
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, or engineering
- Committed to a safe work environment
- Communicates clearly and collaborates well
- Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Forestry, Supply chain, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering |
| 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
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- 9355 Alaska Way, Delta, BC V4C 4R7, CA
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- 360 Dennis Station Rd, Eatonton, Georgia 31024, US
- 2701 Indian Hut Rd, Georgetown, South Carolina 29440, US
- 1 Sawmill Rd, Gilchrist, Oregon 97737, US
- 570 68th Ave, Grand Forks, British Columbia V0H, CA
- 540 3rd Ave, Longview, Washington 98632, US
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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
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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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Maintenance Intern, 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 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
- Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Learn how industrial maintenance supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Contribute to projects focused on equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational performance.
- Work alongside experienced maintenance and operations professionals to solve real-world challenges.
- Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to modern sawmill operations.
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 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.
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