Maintenance/Quality Intern, Sault Ste. Marie, 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 4-8month 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
- Learn how maintenance, quality control, and production teams work together to safely produce quality wood products.
- Support equipment reliability, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, or mechanical process improvements.
- Complete quality-control surveys and collect operational or Key Performance Indicator data across areas of the mill.
- Analyze production, process, or equipment information and help identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, uptime, or cost performance.
- Assist with documentation, reporting, benchmarks, recommendations, or site improvement projects.
- Work with employees, crews, and site leaders while gaining experience both on the mill floor and in the office.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in Engineering, Wood Products Processing, Forestry Operations Management, Operations, or another industry-related program.You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
- You are naturally curious, analytical, and interested in hands-on work in an industrial setting.
- You can organize and interpret data, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.
- You collaborate effectively with employees across teams and departments.
- You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; mechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience is an asset.
- You are prepared to work in a mill environment that may include noise, changing temperatures, stairs, ladders, catwalks, and uneven surfaces.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We
believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. 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.