2027 Woodlands Summer Students (2)

Dunkley Lumber Ltd.; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Training provided

Job summary

Foothills Forest Products, a two-line softwood-lumber sawmill and planer facility near Grande Cache, Alberta, is hiring two Woodlands Summer Students. This role runs May–Aug 2027 with potential extension, under supervision of Forest Professionals for hands-on forestry experience.

The duties include silviculture planning, tree-plant supervision, surveys, pine beetle trap monitoring, road design, GIS data entry, and road/bridge inspections. Training provided; accommodations offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Forestry related post-secondary program.
• Enjoy working outdoors with a strong willingness to learn.
• Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license (Non-GDL, 3 year claim free).
• Familiarity with ArcMap, MS Word/Excel.
• Prior forestry related experience and operation of off-road vehicles (ATV) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Silviculture Planning & Operations
• Tree Plant Supervision
• Harvest and Road Design Layout
• Surveys
• Mountain Pine Beetle Trap Monitoring
• Harvest Block, Scaling, & Log Quality Inspections
• Weed Control Program GPS Data Collection and GIS Data Entry
• Road Patrol
• Road & Bridge Maintenance & Inspections

Skills

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

Forestry-related post-secondary program

Tools

ArcMap

MS Word/Excel

ATV operation

Job description

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Foothills Forest Products is a two-line softwood-lumber sawmill and planer facility that is currently undergoing optimization. Our facility is located 20 km south of the beautiful mountain community of Grande Cache, Alberta. We produce high quality lumber products that are sold across North America and in overseas markets.

We currently have openings for TWO Woodlands Summer Students.

We are seeking highly motivated summer students to assist with our annual forestry programs. These positions will run from early May to the end of August 2027, with the possibility of extension. Under the supervision of Forest Professionals, the selected candidates will gain hands on experience in all aspects of forestry.

As summer staff, your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

Silviculture Planning & Operations

Tree Plant Supervision Harvest and Road Design Layout

Surveys

Mountain Pine Beetle Trap Monitoring Harvest Block, Scaling, & Log Quality Inspections

Weed Control Program GPS Data Collection and GIS Data Entry

Road Patrol Road & Bridge Maintenance & Inspections

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Forestry related post-secondary program
• Enjoy working outdoors with a strong willingness to learn
• Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license (Non-GDL, 3 year claim free)
• Familiarity with ArcMap, MS Word/Excel
• Prior forestry related experience and operation of off-road vehicles (ATV) is considered an asset

Dunkley Lumber Ltd. is a family-owned company with a safety-first mentality. Required training to be provided.

Foothills Forest Products is offering a competitive salary and accommodations to the successful candidates.

October 16th, 2026.

Grande Cache and area offers an outdoor lover’s paradise; camping, fishing, hunting, and outdoor motorsports are all right outside your door. Our community also offers most of the facilities you would expect such as a newly renovated recreational complex, elementary / high schools and several quality businesses and restaurants. For more information on what our community and area have to offer, visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/communities/grande-cache/

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.