Hands‑On Maintenance Intern — Sawmill Ops

Interfor; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary

Living allowance

Job summary

Interfor is offering a Maintenance Intern position in Castlegar, British Columbia. This on-site opportunity invites you to apply classroom learning to real-world industrial maintenance, with mentorship from experienced pros.

The internship runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, offering hands-on duties in equipment reliability, process improvement, and safe operations at a sawmill. Strong communication and safety mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in an industry-related program (forestry, supply chain, mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Learn how maintenance supports safe and reliable operations.
• Contribute to projects on equipment reliability and process improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to solve real-world challenges.
• Develop technical and analytical skills in modern sawmill operations.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/ Diploma in forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor is offering a Maintenance Intern position in Castlegar, British Columbia. This on-site opportunity invites you to apply classroom learning to real-world industrial maintenance, with mentorship from experienced pros.

The internship runs May 2027 for 4–8 months, offering hands-on duties in equipment reliability, process improvement, and safe operations at a sawmill. Strong communication and safety mindset are expected.