Forestry Summer Students - 2027

West Fraser; Blue Ridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser offers Forestry Summer Student opportunities for 2027 across multiple Canadian locations, including Alberta. Roles span Silviculture and Planning with terms from 4 months to 1 year, starting May 2027. You’ll gain hands‑on forest industry experience and training on-site with supervision.

Enrolled forestry students bringing basic outdoor skills and a strong safety mindset will contribute to growth and forest health monitoring, with potential future leadership paths after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Forestry Degree Program or a Forestry Technical Diploma Program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Prior forestry, agricultural or industrial experience is considered an asset.
• Must be available to commence work in May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in silviculture tasks such as data collection, regeneration surveys and stand tending.
• Support planning activities related to road construction and harvesting programs under supervision.

Skills

Driver's licence mandatory

Outdoor skills

Work ethic

Safety commitment

Education

Forestry degree or forestry technical diploma program

Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Woodlands divisions currently have opportunities for motivated Forestry Summer Students - 2027.

West Fraser hires over 50 Forestry summer students annually throughout our Canadian operations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec. You will gain hands‑on experience and training in the forest industry on either our Silviculture or Planning teams. Our Forestry summer terms vary from 4 months, eight months, or up to 1 year, depending on your academic program schedule and how far along you are in your studies.

SILVICULTURE

In this role, you will access our sites, select seedlings, participate in planting supervision, conduct regeneration/free‑growing surveys, insect probes, stand tending assessments and mark trees for subsequent operations.

Your responsibilities include data collection and collaboration in other reforestation methods. Our silviculture team oversees growth & forest health monitoring and post‑harvest site preparation.

PLANNING

This role is tasked with implementing the operational planning of road construction and harvesting programs related to various forest tenures while considering best methods and other related operational & strategic planning duties. Our planning team works closely with various stakeholders to ensure the development of stewardship & management plans and silviculture prescriptions & cutting permits, while ensuring a strict adherence to current legislation and land use planning practices.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Enrolled in a Forestry Degree Program or a Forestry Technical Diploma Programat an accredited post-secondary institution
• Prior forestry, agricultural or industrial experience is considered an asset
• Must be available to commence work in May 2027
• Driver's licence mandatory
• Basic outdoor and wilderness skills
• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace

Summer student opportunities are available in the following locations: Quesnel, Williams Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Chambord, and La Sarre. Many of our students return to be crew leaders in subsequent summers or join our team full‑time after graduation.

Your Workplace Location:

Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Fraser Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Chambord, and La Sarre. Many of our students return to be crew leaders in subsequent summers or join our team full‑time after graduation.

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally‑recognised forest certifications.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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