Forest Planning/Gis Intern

Forest Planning/GIS Intern, Timmins, Ontario

Ready to takewhatyou’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, buildpractical skills, and gain a better understanding of the work that supportsresponsible forestry and the wood products industry. If you enjoy mapping,technology, and using information to solve real operational challenges, thisinternship offers the chance to see how spatial data supports forestrydecisions.

This is an on-site internship withan anticipatedstart date in May.Ideally,you’llbe available for a 4 to 8 month term.

What We Offer

At Interfor,youwon’tspend your internship watching from thesidelines.You’llhave the opportunity to contribute, grow, and buildexperience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitivecompensation 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 forest planning and operational forestry projects.
• Assist with planning activities related to harvesting and road construction programs.
• Create, update, and analyze maps and spatial data used to support forestry decisions.
• Connect field information with GIS technology to improve the accuracy and accessibility of forest records.
• Build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working alongside experienced forestry professionals.

What You Offer

• You’re working toward a degree or diploma in Forestry, GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Conservation, or a related program.
• You have experience with GIS tools such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Online and are comfortable using Microsoft Excel.
• You can analyze information and communicate your findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• You take ownership of high-quality, timely work and are comfortable solving problems independently.
• You’re physically able to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions and travel to remote operations.
• You have a valid driver’s license.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity,respect, and collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningfulexperience, supporting career development, and operating sustainablyto support both our people and our planet. Come spend your summerlearning, contributing, and discovering where a career in forestry could takeyou. Learn more at interfor.Com.

We appreciate 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.

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