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GIS Intern

Offre en anglais

Castlegar, BC
Sur place
Publié 3 sept. 2026
1 poste

3 350 $ / mois

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Type d’emploi: Stage / apprentissage, Temporaire
Niveau d’expérience: Débutant, Junior · 0+ ans
Formation minimale: Baccalauréat
Langue de l’offre: anglais
Heures de travail: 40 heures par semaine

Résumé du poste

The intern will support sustainable forest management by performing fieldwork and utilizing GIS technology to collect and interpret forestry data. They will contribute to projects that enhance data quality, operational efficiency, and forest planning while working alongside experienced professionals.

Détails du poste

GIS 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 professionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of the work that supports responsible forestry and the wood products industry. If you enjoy combining outdoor fieldwork with mapping, data, and technology, this internship offers a varied look at how information collected in the forest supports planning and responsible forestry decisions. 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 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 supporting sustainable forest management through both fieldwork and GIS technology. Collect, analyze, and interpret forestry data using GPS, mapping tools, and industry software. Explore how silviculture, spatial data, and technology work together to support forestry operations. Contribute to projects that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and forest planning. Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working alongside experienced forestry professionals. What You Offer You are working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related program. You are interested in building experience across both silviculture fieldwork and GIS work. You have experience with Microsoft Excel and exposure to GIS or GPS tools such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar technology. You have a valid driver’s licence and are prepared to spend time outdoors in a forested environment and travel over uneven terrain. You can collect, review, and communicate information clearly and accurately. You are comfortable working independently and collaborating with employees, clients, and contractors. 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 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.

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Exigences

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program related to Forestry, GIS, Geography, or Environmental Science. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's licence and experience with GIS or GPS tools and Microsoft Excel.