Posted 2 months ago
Operations/Silviculture Intern
@ Interfor
Timmins, Ontario
Overview
Interfor is hiring an Operations/Silviculture Intern in Timmins/Elk Lake, Ontario, for a 4- to 8-month on-site internship starting around May. The intern supports sustainable forest management and manufacturing operations, collecting field and operational data alongside forestry and production teams. Pay starts at $3,700 per month, with a temporary living allowance for those relocating.
Pay:
From $3,700 a month
Responsibilities:
- Support forest regeneration and manufacturing operations
- Collect and analyze field and operational data
- Collaborate with forestry and production teams
- Support safe, efficient and responsible practices
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a forestry, natural resources, wood products, operations or engineering program
- Valid driver's licence
- Comfortable working outdoors and in industrial settings
- Microsoft Office skills
- GIS or GPS experience an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Forestry, Natural Resources, Wood Products Processing, Operations Management, 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 !
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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 |
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Operations/Silviculture Intern, Timmins/Elk Lake, 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 how people, equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, and looking for better ways to get the job done, this could be the summer opportunity for you!
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 both sustainable forest management and manufacturing operations.
- Explore how forests are regenerated, managed, harvested, and transformed into quality wood products.
- Collect and analyze field and operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with forestry, operations, and production teams to support safe, efficient, and responsible practices.
- Build leadership, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, Natural Resources, Wood Products Processing, Operations Management, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related program.
- You are curious, hands-on, and excited to learn in both outdoor and industrial environments.
- You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
- You are comfortable using Microsoft Office applications; experience with GIS or GPS technology is considered an asset.
- You have a valid driver’s license and are comfortable working outdoors and around industrial operations.
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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