Forestry Summer Students

Blue Ridge BRLBlue Ridge LumberPO Box 87Blue Ridge, AB T0E0B0, CANBlue Ridge BRLBlue Ridge LumberPO Box 87Blue Ridge, AB T0E0B0, CANChetwynd CFIChetwynd Forest IndustriesPO Box 330Chetwynd, BC V0C1J0, CANChetwynd CFIChetwynd Forest IndustriesPO Box 330Chetwynd, BC V0C1J0, CANFraser Lake FLKFraser Lake SawmillPO Box 100Fraser Lake, BC V0J1S0, CANFraser Lake FLKFraser Lake SawmillPO Box 100Fraser Lake, BC V0J1S0, CANHinton HWPHinton Wood Products99 West River Rd.Hinton, AB T7V1V7, CANHinton HWPHinton Wood Products99 West River Rd.Hinton, AB T7V1V7, CAN100 Mile House OML100 Mile LumberPO Box 97100 Mile House, BC V0K2E0, CAN100 Mile House OML100 Mile LumberPO Box 97100 Mile House, BC V0K2E0, CANSmithers PIRPacific Inland ResourcesPO Box 3130Smithers, BC V0J2N0, CANSmithers PIRPacific Inland ResourcesPO Box 3130Smithers, BC V0J2N0, CANQuesnel QUEQuesnel Sawmill1250 Brownmiller Rd.Quesnel, BC V2J6P5, CANQuesnel QUEQuesnel Sawmill1250 Brownmiller Rd.Quesnel, BC V2J6P5, CANSlave Lake SLVSlave Lake VeneerPO Box 517Slave Lake, AB T0G2A0, CANSlave Lake SLVSlave Lake VeneerPO Box 517Slave Lake, AB T0G2A0, CANWest Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Woodlands divisions currently have opportunities for motivated Forestry Summer Students - 2026.West Fraser hires over 50 Forestry summer students annually throughout our Canadian operations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. You will gain hands-on experience and training in the forest industry on either our Silviculture or Planning teams. Our Forestry summer terms vary from 4 months, eight months, or up to 1 year, depending on your academic program schedule and how far along you are in your studies.SILVICULTUREIn this role, you will access our sites, select seedlings, participate in planting supervision, conduct regeneration/free-growing surveys, insect probes, stand tending assessments and mark trees for subsequent operations. Your responsibilities include data collection and collaboration in other reforestation methods. Our silviculture team oversees growth & forest health monitoring and post-harvest site preparation.PLANNINGThis role is tasked with implementing the operational planning of road construction and harvesting programs related to various forest tenures while considering best methods and other related operational & strategic planning duties. Our planning team works closely with various stakeholders to ensure the development of stewardship & management plans and silviculture prescriptions & cutting permits, while ensuring a strict adherence to current legislation and land use planning practices.Qualifications/Experience:Enrolled in a Forestry Degree Program or a Forestry Technical Diploma Programat an accredited post-secondary institutionPrior forestry, agricultural or industrial experience is considered an assetMust be available to commence work in May 2026Driver's licence mandatoryBasic outdoor and wilderness skillsStrong work ethicCommitment to working safely and creating a safe workplaceSummer student opportunities are available in the following locations: Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Chambord, and La Sarre. Many of our students return to be crew leaders in subsequent summers or join our team full-time after graduation.Your Workplace Location:Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Fraser Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Chambord, and La Sarre. Many of our students return to be crew leaders in subsequent summers or join our team full-time after graduation.About Us:Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities inCanada,the United States, theUnited Kingdom, andEurope, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.Diversity:At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.Sustainability:West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability. #J-18808-Ljbffr