Forestry Summer Student

3 days ago

Mount Currie BC, Canada Lilwat Business Group Full time


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Forestry Summer Student (start May 2026)





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 Líĺwat 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
Líĺwat 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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