Forestry Student

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry and Tsawak-qin Forestry are seeking to hire Forestry Students for the upcoming 2027 field season at our Timberlands Operations located in various communities on Vancouver Island.

What You’ll Do: Our Forestry Students work closely with the Field Planners and Foresters to support our forest management and sustainability programs through various field activities related to silviculture and/or engineering layout. Terms are either 4 months for those returning to school or 8 months for new graduates with exciting opportunities to work and learn from the best in the industry!

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently enrolled in or newly graduated from a forestry related post-secondary program and looking to gain hands on experience. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals who are passionate about the industry. You have a great attitude, thrive in a team environment, and would enjoy the challenging working environment in our coastal forests. Whether you’re new in your school career looking for your first field experience, or a seasoned co-op or new graduate looking for your next challenge, we have something for you!

What We Offer:

• Pay from $4,800 - $5,500 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• 4% Vacation pay in lieu
• Living Out Allowance and Relocation Assistance
• Company Housing (not available at all locations)

Work Environment: These positions are to be performed in person at one of our Timberlands operations on North Vancouver Island including Campbell River, Woss, Port McNeill, Port Alberni and Gold River.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our students assist in the preparation of various plans, assessments and reports associated with cut block development including site plans, harvest, road, silviculture and deactivation instructions, cutting permit submissions, road permit submissions, various engineering projects and preparation of other applications.

Students may be involved specifically in the following activities:

• Site plan field work
• Planting checks
• Cutblock and road design and layout
• Wildlife assessments
• Creation of engineering and silviculture maps
• Participation in operation-specific projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a forestry related post-secondary program;
• Previous forestry or related co-op work terms is an asset but not required.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Motivated and dependable;
• Possess a strong work ethic;
• Great attitude and thrive in a team environment;
• In good physical condition;
• Enjoys the challenging working environment in our coastal forests;
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required; and,
• Interested in pursuing a career in the forest industry.

How to Apply

We would like to get to know you. Your application package should include your resume and cover letter addressing:

• The year of education you will have completed by May 2026;
• Whether you have a preference to work in Silviculture, Engineering or both.
• Why you want to work for us; and,
• Indicate your career aspirations and how we will benefit from hiring you.

To apply please either submit your applications through your co-op program coordinator OR apply online at www.westernforest.com/careers

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.