29 Oct
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Interfor
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Castlegar
29 Oct
Interfor
Castlegar
**GIS Intern, Castlegar & Grand Forks, BC**
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**
forinterns 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 Arc
Map, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar technology.
You have a valid driver's licence and are prepared to spend time outdoors in a forested setting 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.
_Weappreciate 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._
📌 GIS Intern (Castlegar)
🏢 Interfor
📍 Castlegar