Weyerhaeuser is seeking 4 highly motivated forestry students to join the Timberlands team in Grande Prairie, Alberta for the 2017 summer season (May 1 to August 25).
Silviculture Assistant (3 positions)
Assist in the management of a 9.2 million seedling planting program:
- Planting quality monitoring (ensure quality, safety and production targets are met)
- Completion of 4 Year Silviculture Surveys, Post Harvest Prescriptions and cone surveys
- Aerial herbicide program monitoring (first 3 weeks of August; mandatory camp stay)
- Assist with Road Reclamation coordination and site prep program
Harvest Operations Assistant (1 position)
Assist in the management of a 1.7 million cubic meter harvest and haul program, including:
- Involvement in leadership of contractor safety program implementation
- Environmental monitoring of roads and stream crossings
- Wood quality monitoring of sawlogs and pulpwood
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a forestry or resource management related degree or diploma program.
Applicants must be based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta for the complete duration of the term.
Strong interpersonal skills are an asset with a proven ability to work as a team.
Our worksite is located north and south of Grande Prairie on Weyerhaeuser’s FMA. Some camp work may be required. Applicants should have the ability and willingness to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and terrain and having a valid Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract is essential. Operational field skills including use of GPS, familiarity with operating ATVs and 4WD are an asset.