About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work within a manufacturing operation. You will work with experienced professionals to learn how environmental, health, and safety practices support our people and operations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Port Angeles, Washington, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
- Assist with inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance activities.
- Review and analyze safety or environmental data to identify trends.
- Help develop or update procedures, training materials, and EHS documentation.
- Contribute to project work by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions.
- Collaborate with employees and leaders across the site.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
- A commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Comfort analyzing information and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Clear communication skills.
- The ability to organize findings into practical documentation or recommendations.
- A detail-oriented and curious mindset.
- Willingness to work in both office and industrial environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Port Angeles, WA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Note: All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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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