Indigenous Forest Products Internship

Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and the potential for a rewarding career path? West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. A family business at heart since 1955.

West Fraser values excellence in performance and people, challenge and satisfaction, and profitability and growth. We practice leadership in our field and responsibility in our communities.

As a growing company, we are looking for talented people to be part of our team. Our Williams Lake Sawmill and Williams Lake Plywood divisions in Williams Lake, BC have opportunities available in the role of:
**INDIGENOUS FOREST PRODUCTS INTERNSHIP**

This internship offers a challenging and exciting prospect to be part of our diverse team. Job duties vary with departments, but each offers a unique learning opportunity with a leading forest products company.

These employment opportunities directly support West Fraser’s ongoing initiatives to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with surrounding communities while providing employment and vocational training to community members.

**We offer**:

- Three-month term: May - July 2024
- A challenging, safe work environment with competitive wages and benefits
- Basic industrial training
- Mentorship
- A diverse experience in multiple aspects of the forest industry including manufacturing and woodlands
- A commitment to working safely
- A desire and willingness to learn
- A good attitude
- Availability for a three-month term commencing on or about May 6th until approximately August 6th
- Flexible availability to work weekends, days and evenings
- A minimum age of 18 years old

**Application deadline is March 22, 2024.**

**About West Fraser**:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the eleventh time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our processes and diversify our products, including investing in bioenergy.

West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

Discover more about West Fraser’s current initiatives, opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

**_ Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products._