About the role#
Western Forest Products, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry, and Tsawak-qin Forestry are hiring Forestry Students for the 2027 field season. You will work with field planners and foresters to support forest management and sustainability programs. This position is open to students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a forestry-related post-secondary program. We offer 4-month terms for returning students and 8-month terms for new graduates.
What you'll do#
Your work focuses on silviculture and engineering layout. You will assist in preparing plans, assessments, and reports for cut block development. Specific responsibilities include:
- Conducting site plan field work
- Performing planting checks
- Designing and laying out cutblocks and roads
- Completing wildlife assessments
- Creating engineering and silviculture maps
- Participating in operation-specific projects
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a forestry-related post-secondary program
- A valid class 5 driver’s license
- Physical fitness to work in a challenging coastal forest environment
- A strong work ethic and a dependable nature
- An interest in building a career in the forest industry
- Previous forestry or co-op experience is an asset
Location & details#
These are full-time, paid, on-site positions located at our Timberlands operations on Vancouver Island. You will be based in one of the following communities: Campbell River, Woss, Port McNeill, Port Alberni, or Gold River.
About Western Forest Products
Western Forest Products is a public company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It produces forest products and operates in the coastal region of British Columbia and Washington State. The company employs 849 people. It focuses on manufacturing and forestry practices.
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