Operations Intern - Summer 2026
Halifax, NS, Canada
Internship
Internships 2026
Entry Level
Operations Intern
P&H Milling
P&H is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, and semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chapati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
Internship Overview
As an Operations Intern at P&H Milling, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of flour milling. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with our operations team and gain insights into the entire milling process, from grain intake to flour packagingLocation: Halifax, NS
Term: May 5, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Compensation: This internship is a paid position.
Your Day to Day
- Assist mill operators in the daily operations of the flour mill.
- Learn and understand the milling process from grain intake to flour packaging.
- Monitor machinery and equipment performance under supervision.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on mill equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
What You’ll Learn
- Gain insights into the principles of milling technology, equipment operation, and the factors influencing flour quality.
- Experience in managing grain storage facilities, understanding grain characteristics, and ensuring optimal conditions for grain milling.
- Develop skills in data analysis, project management, and communication.
- Receive mentorship from industry experts and professionals in the field.
What We're Looking For:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, Milling Technology, or related fields.
- Strong interest in the food processing industry, particularly in flour milling.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full-time availability for a 4-month term, May – Aug 2026
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in this internship and why you are a suitable candidate. Include any relevant coursework, projects, or experiences.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for initial interviews. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application!
Work and Grow with a Family-Owned Company. Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned, and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.
With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
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