We are seeking to hire Forestry Students for the upcoming 2025 field season at our Timberlands Operations located in various communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.
What You’ll Do: Our Forestry Students work closely with the Field Planners and Foresters to support our forest management and sustainability programs through various field activities related to silviculture and/or engineering layout. Terms are either 4 or 8 months with exciting opportunities to work and learn from the best in the industry!
Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently enrolled in or newly graduated from a forestry related post-secondary program and looking to gain hands on experience. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals who are passionate about the industry. You have a great attitude, thrive in a team environment, and would enjoy the challenging working environment in our coastal forests. Whether you’re new in your school career looking for your first field experience, or a seasoned co-op or new graduate looking for your next challenge, we have something for you!
What We Offer:
- Starting pay between $4,400 - $5,500 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- 4% Vacation pay in lieu
- Living Out Allowance and Relocation Assistance
- Company Housing (not available at all locations)
Work Environment: These positions are to be performed in person at one of our Timberlands operations on North Vancouver Island including Campbell River, Woss, Port McNeill, Port Alberni and Powell River.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Our students assist in the preparation of various plans, assessments and reports associated with cut block development including site plans, harvest, road, silviculture and deactivation instructions, cutting permit submissions, road permit submissions, various engineering projects and preparation of other applications.
Students may be involved specifically in the following activities:
- Site plan field work;
- Planting checks;
- Cutblock and road design and layout;
- Wildlife assessments;
- Creation of engineering and silviculture maps;
- Participation in operation-specific projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a forestry related post-secondary program;
- Previous forestry or related co-op work terms is an asset but not required.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Motivated and dependable;
- Possess a strong work ethic;
- Great attitude and thrive in a team environment;
- In good physical condition;
- Enjoys the challenging working environment in our coastal forests;
- Valid class 5 driver’s license is required; and,
- Interested in pursuing a career in the forest industry.
How to Apply
We would like to get to know you. Your application package should include your resume and cover letter addressing:
- The year of education you will have completed by May 2025;
- Whether you have a preference to work in Silviculture, Engineering or both.
- Why you want to work for us; and,
- Indicate your career aspirations and how we will benefit from hiring you.
To apply please either submit your applications through your co-op program coordinator OR apply online at www.westernforest.com/careers.