Maintenance Intern, Nairn Centre, Ontario
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact? Join us as an Maintenance Intern at our mill in Nairn Centre and dive into the heart of the manufacturing world within a sawmill environment.
At Interfor, we’re looking for our future leaders! We offer a hands-on learning experience where you’ll work side-by-side with industry leaders, gain practical skills, and immerse yourself in the latest technologies shaping the wood products industry. If you’re excited to wear work boots, live in tight-knit communities, and take on leadership opportunities, this is the perfect internship for you!
This position requires you to be on-site to perform the job duties and ideally the candidate will start in May 2025 and be available from 4-8 months.
What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our interns by providing a working experience where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:
- Salaries starting from $3,300 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
As a Maintenance Intern, you will have the opportunity to focus on Maintenance needs at the mill. The role will involve collaborating with the site maintenance team with day-to-day maintenance tasks, conducting data entry and analysis, solving operational challenges, and contributing to a key project aimed at solving mechanical bottlenecks or improving maintenance processes to increase production and ensure top quality products. You will also be tasked with identifying opportunities for process improvements and developing best practices within our operations, along with gaining exposure to leadership opportunities throughout your term.
What You Offer
- Working towards a degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or any industry-related degree/diploma.
- Commitment to maintain a safe work environment without compromise.
- Analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with your team and other departments.
- Desire to perform hands-on work within the mill with the various equipment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
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.