Forestry Summer Student

FPBC; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. in Central BC is seeking a Forestry Summer Student for May 2027.

You will support fieldwork activities, assist with data collection and entry, and help improve efficiency on summer projects across Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fort St James regions. Under supervision of professional forestry staff, you will conduct timber cruising checks, support road layout and block road inspections, assist with block reconnaissance, road inspections, and data entry and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduating from a forestry-related post-secondary program.
• Ability to work safely and handle confidential information in an ethical manner.

Responsibilities

• Support fieldwork activities and data collection/entry.
• Improve efficiency of ongoing summer projects.
• Assist with planning and operations tasks under supervision of forestry staff.
• Timber cruising checks and data collection.
• Support road layout and field checks of block roads, boundaries, and log quality assessments.
• Support block reconnaissance activities.
• Road inspections.
• Assist Harvesting Supervisors in inspections.
• Complete data entry and prepare reports.

Skills

Timber cruising

Data collection

Education

Forestry-related post-secondary program

Job description

A step in the right direction!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Forestry Summer Student in Central BC!

About Us

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work. Working with integrity is fundamental to the Sinclar Group of Companies. The health and safety of our employees, our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, ethical dealings with our business partners, and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the communities in which we operate define the essence of who we are.

The Opportunity - Forestry Summer Student - 2027

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a keen appetite to grow their Forestry career.

The Forestry Summer Student will be part of the larger Sinclar Group Woodlands team and maintain a focus on the operations in the Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fort St James regions. The Woodlands team includes Lakeland Mills in Prince George, Apollo Forest Products in Fort St. James and Nechako Lumber in Vanderhoof.

As the successful candidate, you are always committed to safety; demonstrate a high level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner. You will support fieldwork activities, assist with data collection and entry, and improve efficiency of ongoing projects during the high demand summer season.

Working under the supervision of professional forestry staff you will assist with:Planning and Operations Department activities:

• Timber cruising checks and data collection.
• Support road layout and field checks of block roads, boundaries, and log quality assessments.
• Support block reconnaissance activities.
• Road inspections.
• Supporting Harvesting Supervisors in inspections.
• Completing data entry and preparing reports and documentation.

Consideration will be given to those who are currently enrolled in or graduating from a relevant post-secondary program with a focus in Forestry and who are working towards obtaining their professional designation.

The expected start date for this position will be May 4, 2027.

The salary range for this student position is $4,480 - $5,645 monthly. Salary will be determined by the successful candidates experience and level of education completed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.