Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern, Chase, British Columbia

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 forestry
professionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how
planning, fieldwork, safety, and responsible forest management support our
woodlands operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and
learning how forests are managed from planning through operations, this could
be the summer opportunity for you!

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.

This
position is based at our Adams Lake location and includes travel to our
Castlegar and Grand Forks operations. Reliable transportation is required.

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 year in school
• Temporary living and relocation assistance as needed

What
You’ll Do

• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer documentation, new hire packages, and orientations.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and handled confidentially.
• Provide administrative support across employee relations, attendance, performance management, accommodations, return-to-work, benefits, and payroll activities.
• Assist employees and supervisors with general HR inquiries, connecting them with the appropriate HR team member when needed.
• Support HR reporting and analytics by compiling and tracking information such as recruitment activity, turnover, absenteeism, and training participation.
• Help coordinate training, employee engagement, recognition, wellness initiatives, and site events.
• Assist with workplace investigations, policy and procedure updates, HR communications, presentations, and compliance-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Payroll, Safety, and other teams on regional and site projects focused on employee experience, continuous improvement, and business needs.

What You Offer

• You are currently enrolled or recently graduated from a recognized university or college program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You are organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, and enjoy working with employees, leaders, and candidates.
• You demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and care when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• You have strong attention to detail and are comfortable working with data, records, and documentation.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with formulas, pivot tables, or reporting is an asset.
• You are curious, adaptable, and interested in learning about HR in an operational environment.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

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.