Summer Students- Silviculture and Forestry Development

FPBC; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus for returning students

Mentorship from experienced staff

Practical field experience

Job summary

Consus Management Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC is seeking summer students for Silviculture and Forestry Development streams. Roles are field-based with office support, focusing on planning, data collection, and reporting across forestry, mining, and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in forestry or related programs, eager to learn, with strong teamwork and communication skills. A BC driver’s licence and basic computer skills are required; GIS/GPS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, engineering, or a related program.
• Strong interest in fieldwork and land stewardship.
• Willingness to learn, attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Forestry development and field data collection.
• Silviculture surveys and stand assessments.
• Environmental monitoring and site documentation.
• Fieldwork for mining, construction, or hydro projects.
• Prepare field notes, maps, and data summaries.
• Organize field data, equipment, and project records.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Safety awareness

GIS/GPS familiarity

Education

Enrolled in forestry or related program

Tools

BC Driver's licence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consus Management Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting company with offices in Williams Lake and Vernon, British Columbia. We provide project management, civil project support, natural resource and environmental services across forestry, utilities, mining, transportation, and other resource and infrastructure sectors. Our team brings together planning, field development, GIS, environmental services, and tenure management to support projects from planning through approvals and implementation.At Consus Management, we are committed to Truth and Reconciliation through respectful relationships with local Indigenous communities and practical initiatives that build understanding and support meaningful collaboration.We pride ourselves on our progressive, innovative approach to environmental management, blending industry expertise with modern practices and technologies to support sustainable development for future generations.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for summer students to join our team in two main streams: Silviculture and Forestry Development. Positions are primarily field-based, with office work supporting the assigned tasks.Students will primarily work within one stream, with opportunities to gain experience in other areas of Consus’s work, including mining, environmental monitoring, construction, and hydro and utility projects. We encourage students to share their interests and will make an effort to provide relevant exposure where available projects and operational needs allow.Please indicate your preferred stream, work location, and availability in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forestry development, including cutblock and road layout, boundary marking, GPS data collection, and stand assessments.
• Silviculture surveys, planting quality assessments, and monitoring of stand tending activities.
• Environmental monitoring, field observations, sampling, and data collection.
• Fieldwork and site documentation for mining, construction, and hydro and utility projects.
• Preparation of field notes, maps, data summaries, and supporting reports.
• Organization and checking of field data, equipment, and project records.
• Tasks will be assigned with appropriate instruction and supervision, based on the project and your level of experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Students enrolled in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, engineering, or a related program. Students from other programs with relevant interests and aptitude will also be considered.
• An interest in fieldwork, land stewardship, and learning about resource and infrastructure projects.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Able to follow instructions, work safely, and ask for direction when needed.
• Comfortable undertaking outdoor work in remote locations, varied terrain, and changing weather conditions.
• A valid BC driver’s licence.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with GIS or GPS equipment is an asset.
• Participation in volunteer work, team sports, or competitive activities is an asset.
• Previous field experience or experience operating 4×4 trucks and quads is an asset

What We Offer:

• Annual salary: $22-28hr commensurate with relevant experience, education.
• Incentive bonus for returning students.
• Practical experience on active projects and opportunities to apply what you are learning.
• Guidance, training, and mentorship from experienced staff.
• Potential exposure to different types of work, depending on available projects.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment.

These positions are primarily field based, with office work supporting the assigned tasks. Travel and occasional camp work may be required, depending on the assignment. Please include your availability and preferred work location in your applicationThis role offers the opportunity to grow your forestry career, develop practical field and technical skills, and contribute meaningfully to land stewardship in BC.