Posted 3 months ago
Forestry Summer Students - 2027
@ West Fraser
Chetwynd, BC · Hinton, AB · Manning, AB · Smithers, BC · Quesnel, BC +3
Overview
West Fraser is hiring Forestry Summer Students for 2027 across British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec, working on its Silviculture or Planning teams. The role is full-time for a 4-month to 1-year term, requires enrolment in a forestry degree or diploma program, and needs a driver's licence and availability from May 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Support silviculture work including planting, surveys, and tree marking
- Assist planning team with road and harvest program development
- Collect field data and collaborate on reforestation methods
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a forestry degree or technical diploma program
- Available to start in May 2027
- Valid driver's licence
- Basic outdoor and wilderness skills
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Forestry |
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West Fraser
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We are a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.
Full company description
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
- LinkedIn followers
- 55,708
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,494
- Reported office locations
- 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5, CA
- 57 Germantown Ct., Suite 300, 300, Germantown, TN 38138, US
- 885 W Georgia St, Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E8, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Paper Manufacturing
- Wholesale
- Wood Processing
- Forestry
- Product Design
- Furniture
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- West Fraser
- Specialties
- Lumber
- Plywood
- LVL
- MDF
- OSB
- and particleboard
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,768,758
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Quesnel, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | LumberPlywoodLVLMDFOSBand particleboard |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
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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 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
- 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, Grande Prairie, 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, Williams Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Grande Prairie, 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-recognized 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.
Sustainability Report | West Fraser
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