Operations Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries starting from CAD 3,350 per月?

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor in Castlegar, British Columbia invites you to join as an Operations Intern for a 4- to 8-month on-site program. You’ll learn how a modern sawmill operates, contribute to process improvement, and gain hands-on exposure to production teams while applying classroom knowledge.

You are pursuing a degree in Wood Products Processing, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field, and you enjoy solving problems, data analysis, and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in applicable field.
• Commitment to a safe work environment.
• Curious, hands-on, eager to learn manufacturing operations.
• Clear communication across teams.
• Comfort with data review and problem solving.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced sawmill and manufacturing environment.
• Explore production processes and team collaboration to safely produce wood products.
• Contribute to process improvement, efficiency, and performance projects.
• Analyze data and observations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work with experienced operations professionals to build leadership and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Curious

Hands-on

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Wood Products Processing

Business

Operations Management

Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)

Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Operations Intern,Castlegar, 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 professionals,build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how people,equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturingenvironment. If you enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, andlooking for better ways to get the job done, this could be the summeropportunity 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 your internship watching from the sidelines. You’ll have theopportunity to contribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into yourfuture career. We offer competitive compensation 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 and learn how a modern sawmill operates.
• Explore production processes and discover how teams work together to safely produce quality wood products.
• Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and production performance.
• Analyze data and observations to identify opportunities for improvement across mill operations.
• Work alongside experienced operations professionals while building leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What You Offer

• You are working toward a degree or diploma in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain, or another industry-related program.
• You are committed tomaintaininga safe work environment without compromise.
• You are curious, hands-on, and interested in learning how a manufacturing operation works.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy working with employees across different teams and departments.
• You are comfortable reviewing information, asking questions, and helping solve problems.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, andcollaboration. 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.

Weappreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for aninterview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position mustsuccessfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interforis an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverseworkforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, nationalorigin, protected veteran status, or disability.