Environmental, Health & Safety Intern

Interfor Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor Corporation is offering an Environmental, Health & Safety Intern position in Timmins, Ontario. This on-site internship runs for 4 to 8 months, with an anticipated May start, and includes a temporary living allowance for interns relocating to the area.

You will support EHS initiatives across a manufacturing operation, helping with inspections, audits, data analysis, and documentation. You must be enrolled in a related post-secondary program, be safety‑minded, proficient in Excel, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SQL or Tableau is an asset.
• Clear communication and ability to organize findings into practical documentation or recommendations.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions to understand risks and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS initiatives across a manufacturing operation.
• Assist with inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance activities.
• Review and analyze safety or environmental data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop or update procedures, training materials, and EHS documentation.
• Contribute to project work by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the site in both office and industrial environments.

Skills

Excel experience

Data analysis

Communication

Questioning

Education

Post-secondary program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety 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 how environmental, health, and safety practices support our people and operations. If you enjoy asking questions, analyzing information, and helping create safer and more sustainable workplaces, 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

• 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

• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a manufacturing operation.
• Assist with inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance activities.
• Review and analyze safety or environmental data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop or update procedures, training materials, and EHS documentation.
• Contribute to project work by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the site while gaining experience in both office and industrial environments.
• See firsthand how EHS programs help protect people, improve processes, and support responsible operations.

What You Offer

• You are enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
• You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• You are comfortable analyzing information and using Microsoft Excel; experience with SQL or Tableau is an asset.
• You communicate clearly and can organize findings into practical documentation or recommendations.
• You are curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions to better understand risks, requirements, and processes.
• You are willing to work in both office and industrial environments, including spending time on the mill floor.

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 environmental, health, and safety 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.