Maintenance Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor offers a Maintenance Intern position in Elk Lake, Ontario. This on-site role provides a chance to apply classroom learning, gain practical skills, and contribute to maintenance projects in a real sawmill environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing related degrees, value safety, and can communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. The program runs 4–8 months, starting May 2027, with competitive intern compensation and a living allowance.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree or diploma in an industry-related program.
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration with team and other departments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on mindset

Computer literacy

Education

Degree or diploma in forestry, supply chain, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Intern, 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 side-by-side with experienced professionals, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the technologies shaping the wood products industry. If you're excited to wear work boots, solve real problems, and make an impact in a tight-knit community, this could be the summer opportunity for you!

This is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May 2027. Ideally, you'll be available for a 4-8 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 $3,350 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 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 toward 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 other departments.
• 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, 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.