Forestry Intern

Résumé du poste

The intern will gain hands-on experience in forestry operations, including planning, harvesting, and forest regeneration. They will support project teams by utilizing industry tools like GPS and mapping software to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Détails du poste

Forestry Intern, Castlegar & Grand Forks, British Columbia 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 alongside experienced forestry professionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how planning, fieldwork, safety, and responsible forest management support our woodlands operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and learning how forests are managed from planning through operations, this could be the summer opportunity for you! This is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May. Ideally, you’ll be available for a 4 to 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 $3,700 per month based on year in school Temporary living 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 related post-secondary degree or diploma program such as Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences and/or Conservation. Basic understanding of safety rules and regulations. Physically fit and have the ability to work 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 meaningful experience, supporting career development, and operating sustainability to support both our people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing, and discovering where a career in forestry 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.

Ce que vous ferez

The intern will gain hands-on experience in forestry operations, including planning, harvesting, and forest regeneration. They will support project teams by utilizing industry tools like GPS and mapping software to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Exigences

Candidates must be enrolled in a forestry-related post-secondary degree or diploma program and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of working in challenging weather and terrain conditions.

Avantages

• Temporary living allowance

Compétences indiquées

• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Forestry operations
• Sustainable forest management
• GPS
• Mapping software
• Fieldwork
• Safety regulations
• Problem solving
• Data collection
• Mapping Software
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Forest Management
• Environmental Science
• Forestry
• Operations

Domaines d’emploi

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Forestry Intern
• Forest / Conservation Technician
• Forestry Technicians
• Forest and Conservation Workers