FORESTRY SUMMER & TERM POSITIONS

West Fraser hires 55 forestry summer students each year to work at one of our 10 woodlands divisions across BC and Alberta. Under the supervision of forest professionals, the selected candidate will get hands-on experience in a 4-8 month work term. There is significant potential for long term advancement within the company, starting with full-time job opportunities post graduation.

BC locations: Fraser Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Smithers, or Chetwynd

Alberta locations: Sundre, Slave Lake, Hinton, or Whitecourt/Blue Ridge

SILVICULTURE: 

Primary duties may include the supervision of tree planting contractors to ensure compliance with quality, environmental and safety standards, regeneration and free growing surveys, stand tending assessments and layout and other silviculture related duties.

OPERATIONS: 

Duties may include the supervision of  harvesting and road building contractors to ensure quality, environmental and safety standards are being met,  site assessments and inspections and other duties related to operations.

PLANNING: 

Main duties may include road and cutblock development, site level plans and ecosystem data collection, assessments including stream and riparian assessments and other planning related duties.

Qualification and experience requirements:

  • Must have a valid drivers license, strong work ethic, and love working outdoors!
  • Enrolled in a Forestry related post-secondary degree or diploma program such as Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences and/or Conservation
  • Prior forestry, agricultural and/or industrial experience is considered an asset
  • Must be available to commence work in May 2017

Slave Lake is a progressive, dynamic community located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake which is considered by many as the “Jewel of the North”. Slave Lake has excellent outdoor / indoor recreational opportunities with all the urban amenities and services. More information on Slave Lake is available at www.slavelake.ca. West Fraser’s Slave Lake operations are an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in the and around the area.

To apply, please submit your current resume, cover letter, and the  contact information for at least two references via  email to: forestrystudents@westfraser.com  by October 19, 2016.

For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.