Maintenance Intern

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

Maintenance Intern,Castlegar, British Columbia

Readyto take what you're learning in school and put it to work? At Interfor, we'relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands‑on, and eager to learn.You'll work side‑by‑side with experienced professionals, build practicalskills, and gain exposure to the technologies shaping the wood productsindustry. If you're excited to wear work boots, solve real problems, and makean impact in a tight‑knit community, this could be the summer opportunity foryou!

Thisis 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 thesidelines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and buildexperience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitivecompensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from$3,350 per month(based on your year inschool and previous experience).
• Temporaryliving allowanceforinterns 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 otherdepartments.
• 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, supportingcareer development, and operating sustainably to support both ourpeople and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing,and discovering where a career in the wood products industry could take you. Learnmore 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.