About the role#
Interfor is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Intern for a Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Timmins, Ontario. You will work with experienced professionals to learn how safety and environmental practices function within a manufacturing operation. This role involves both office work and time spent on the mill floor.
What you'll do#
- Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives throughout the manufacturing site.
- Assist with hazard assessments, inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
- Review and analyze safety or environmental data to spot trends and areas for improvement.
- Help create or update training materials, procedures, and EHS documentation.
- Contribute to projects by reviewing requirements and identifying gaps.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyze information and identify trends.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to work in both office and industrial environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Interfor
Interfor is a large lumber company based in Burnaby, British Columbia. It operates across North America and maintains a workforce of over 2,000 employees. The company focuses on the paper and forest product manufacturing industry. Over the last ten years, it has invested nearly 1 billion dollars into its facilities and production systems.
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