Forestry Summer Student Opportunities at West Fraser

4 days ago


La Sarre, Canada West Fraser Full time

At West Fraser, we are committed to providing challenging and rewarding careers for individuals in the forestry industry.

Summer Student Opportunities

We currently have openings for Forestry Summer Students in various locations across Canada. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in the forest industry.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesSilviculture

In this role, you will be responsible for accessing our sites, selecting seedlings, participating in planting supervision, conducting regeneration and free-growing surveys, insect probes, stand tending assessments, and marking trees for subsequent operations. You will also be responsible for collecting data and collaborating in other reforestation methods.

Our silviculture team oversees growth and forest health monitoring and post-harvest site preparation.

Planning

This role involves implementing operational planning of road construction and harvesting programs related to various forest tenures while considering best methods and other related operational and strategic planning duties.

Our planning team works closely with various stakeholders to ensure the development of stewardship and management plans and silviculture prescriptions and cutting permits, while ensuring a strict adherence to current legislation and land use planning practices.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Enrolled in a Forestry Degree Program or a Forestry Technical Diploma Program at an accredited post-secondary institution
  • Prior forestry, agricultural, or industrial experience considered an asset
  • Able to legally drive in Canada
  • Basic outdoor and wilderness skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace

We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces and strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective.

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management and adopts new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials.



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