Forestry Summer Student

17 hours ago

Mount Currie BC, Canada Lilwat Business Group Full time $120,000 - $156,000 per year

Title: Summer Student

Department: Líl'wat Forestry

Status: Full Time Contract (May 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026)

Wage: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

Reporting to: Forestry Crew Lead or Intermediate Forestry Technician

Summary of Duties:

The Summer Student is a member of Líwat Forestry Venture field crews that performs various forestry and silviculture-related tasks. This position works alongside experienced forestry team members to perform their daily tasks safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall success of Líwat Forestry Ventures LP.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

  • Works in teams up to 5 to complete project assignments provided by the Forestry Crew Lead.
  • Communicates effectively with the Forestry Crew Lead for project updates.
  • Understands and complies with the BC Forest Safety Council "SAFE Certification" program.
  • Conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Laws and WCB Regulations.
  • Participates in maintaining Health and Safety standards by adhering to work practices in the field and by supporting emergency health and safety measures.
  • Properly uses and logs the use of PPE, ERP and First Aid Equipment.
  • Attends and participates in daily safety meetings, understanding identified risks and hazards for each day on each specific project.
  • Works with equipment, required gear and fuel for each project.
  • Perform daily forestry and silviculture tasks like running chainsaws, tree planting, running brush saws, and silviculture surveys.
  • Responsible for fuel management, cutting and pruning trees, clearing debris, and chipping material.
  • Firefighting duties such as digging fire guards, and pumping water on burning areas to fight forest fires.
  • Mobilizing, demobilizing and maintaining firefighting equipment.
  • Participates in the operation and maintenance of crew vehicles and equipment by ensuring compliance with safety standards, training procedures and local laws.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

  • Working towards a Forestry Degree, or Forest Technician Diploma, or Nature Resource Accreditation.
  • Class 5 driver's license preferred, but not required.
  • OFA Level 1 preferred, but not required.
  • Firefighting training (S100, S185, ICS100, S212, S235, S232, S211) an asset
  • Experience in firefighting and fuels management is an asset
  • Silviculture experience (tree planting, brushing and surveys) an asset
  • Experience in hand and power tool safety preferred but not required.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt in a flexible and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Hardworking, positive attitude, willing to take initiative.
  • Excellent/good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to travel as required for the position.
  • Physically fit, with the ability to complete the following fitness test:

o You must walk 3.2kms with a 25lb backpack, in 30 minutes or less.

  • Must be 19 years of age or older.

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