Yukon Forest Management Technician – GradCorps Internship

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada offers an exciting internship as a Forest Management Technician through the GradCorps program. This one-year term position provides recent graduates with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in forestry, including data collection and analysis in diverse ecosystems. Applicants must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or related fields and be residents of Yukon or Yukon First Nations ancestry. The salary is $65,006 annually at 80% of the starting salary.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or natural resources.
• Coursework in forest mensuration, silviculture, forest management preferred.
• Experience with data entry and report writing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection related to timber harvesting.
• Assist with forestry operations, planning and research work.
• Work for a one-year term from May 2026 to May 2027.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)

Attention to detail

Report writing skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Ability to work outdoors

Safe work practices

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or a related field

Tools

GPS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

A government agency in Canada offers an exciting internship as a Forest Management Technician through the GradCorps program. This one-year term position provides recent graduates with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in forestry, including data collection and analysis in diverse ecosystems. Applicants must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in Forestry or related fields and be residents of Yukon or Yukon First Nations ancestry. The salary is $65,006 annually at 80% of the starting salary.