About the role#
Dryden Fibre Canada is hiring Forestry Summer Students for the 2027 season. These full-time positions are based in Dryden and Ear Falls, Ontario. The roles are approximately four months long and focus on supporting forest renewal and tending programs.
What you'll do#
- Monitor silviculture contractors to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Conduct site reconnaissance and prepare pre-work for renewal operations.
- Verify contractor payment and compliance.
- Perform regeneration surveys, including establishment, survival, and stand tending assessments.
- Assist with planning silviculture projects such as aerial chemical tending or slash pile burning.
- Collect field data using Survey 123 or Avenza Maps.
- Carry out road inspections, monitor water crossings, and install signs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in any year of a Forestry or Environmental diploma or degree program.
- A valid G driver’s license and a valid First Aid certificate.
- Ability to work in a forest environment, either independently or as part of a team.
- Physical capability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- A self-motivated approach to field work.
- Previous experience in silviculture, field surveying, contractor supervision, harvesting, or road construction is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Locations: Dryden, ON and Ear Falls, ON.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Dryden Fibre Canada
Dryden Fibre Canada manages forest resources in Northwestern Ontario. Founded in 2023, the company oversees two Sustainable Forest License areas totaling 1.76 million hectares. It harvests roughly 1.9 million cubic meters of wood fibre annually. Operations follow third-party certifications including the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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