Forestry Career Paths
Our 'I AM FORESTRY’ video series features Indigenous professionals working in British Columbia’s forest sector. Follow their journeys as they share a day in the life at work, offering insights and inspiration for young professionals and students eager to join the forestry sector. Explore our career guides to learn more about the diverse career options in forestry.
Interviews
 | Sandy A - Director of Operations & Finance | Sandy shares her path into the Forest sector, Forestry's history within her family, and how she sees Forestry as a great place to work, connect with the land, and achieve Indigenous land stewardship. |
 | Kennedy O - Bachelor of Science and Technology Student | Kennedy shows us what life is like for a Forestry student, how her learning meshes with work, and speaks on her ambitions and goals for the future of her career. |
 | Dakota P - Forestry Technician | Dakota speaks about his path into a Foresty career, how his family has informed his career choice, and how his work has given him a freedom to develop his knowledge and skills. |
 | Remy H - Wildfire Fighter | Remy tells a story of how Wildfire work gives him fulfillment, purpose and allows him to be a protector of our Forests. |
 | Issac T - Lumber Mill Lathe Operator | Issac shares what he loves about the work he does, the people his work supports, and how his family has been doing this work for generations. Issac asks youth to look into themselves and determine if their interests have a home in Forestry. |
 | James B - Lumber Mill Assistant Analyst & Crew Supervisor | James is an Assistant Analyst and Crew Supervisor, in this video he talks about what his work is like, what aspects of the job he enjoys, and the path that his career has taken over the years. |
Job Profile Resources
| A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada The Guide to Green Jobs in Canada is a collection of interviews from different Indigenous people working in the Canadian Forestry Industry. This Guide will inform you on who each person is, why they chose their career, what being Indigenous in Forestry means to them, and the path they took to get where they are today. |  |
| Career Zone Forestry The BC Ministry of Education Career Zone Guide provides a general background on the BC Forestry sector, specific information on the four primary Forestry sub-sectors, and sample bundles of high school and post-secondary courses and training that prepare you for a desired career. | |
| Workwild Forest Career Guide The Workwild Forest Career Guide is a describes many different careers that find their home within Forestry. This Guide outlines the educational requirements and salary range for a host of different occupations and provides a description of the job duties of each occupation. | |