Forestry Intern

Interfor; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Intern compensation with housing/reloc

Job summary

Interfor offers a Forestry Intern position in Castlegar & Grand Forks, BC, starting in May for a 4–8 month term on site. You will work alongside experienced foresters, gaining hands-on experience in planning, fieldwork, and safe forest management.

You will use GPS and mapping software, visit active worksites, and contribute to projects supporting safe, efficient operations while developing skills for your future forestry career.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Forestry related post-secondary degree or diploma program.
• Basic understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging weather and terrain.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on exposure to forestry operations and sustainable forest management.
• Explore active worksites and learn how forests are planned, harvested, and regenerated.
• Use industry tools and technology, including GPS and mapping software.
• Support projects that help drive safe, efficient, and responsible operations.
• Learn from experienced professionals while building skills for your future career.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Forestry post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

GPS

Mapping software

Job description

Forestry Intern, Castlegar & Grand Forks, British Columbia

Readyto take whatyou’relearning in school and put it to work? AtInterfor,we’relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,and eager to learn.You’llwork alongside experienced forestryprofessionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of howplanning, fieldwork, safety, and responsible forest management support ourwoodlands operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, andlearning how forests are managed from planning through operations, this couldbe the summer opportunity for you!

Thisis an on-site internship with an anticipated start date inMay.Ideally,you’llbe available for a 4 to 8 monthterm.

What We Offer

At Interfor, you won’t spend yourinternship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity tocontribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into your future career.We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from $3,350 per month based on year in school
• Temporaryliving allowance for interns relocating to the area for the role.

What You’ll Do

• Get hands-on exposure to forestry operations and sustainable forest management.
• Explore active worksites and learn how forests are planned, harvested, and regenerated.
• Use industry tools and technology, including GPS and mapping software.
• Support projects that help drive safe, efficient, and responsible operations.
• Learn from experienced professionals while building skills for your future career.

What You Offer

• Enrolled in a Forestry relatedpost-secondary degree or diploma program such as Forestry, NaturalResources, Environmental Sciences and/or Conservation.
• Basic understanding of safety rules andregulations.
• Physically fit and have the ability towork in challenging weather and terrain conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity,respect, and collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningfulexperience, supporting career development, and operating sustainability tosupport both our people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning,contributing, and discovering where a career in forestry could take you. Learnmore at interfor.com.

We appreciate the interestof all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protectedveteran status, or disability.