West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company, rated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for ten years and nominated as Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People. West Fraser is an established leader in sustainable forestry, high-efficiency wood product production, and innovative manufacturing. We are committed to responsible stewardship of the environment. West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources Division in Smithers, BC, has an opportunity for motivated:

FORESTRY SUMMER STUDENTS - 2023

On our Silviculture teams, you will gain hands-on experience and training in the forest industry. Our Forestry summer terms vary from 4 months to 8 months, depending on your academic program schedule and how far you are in your studies.

SILVICULTURE

Our silviculture team oversees growth & forest health monitoring of plantations. In this role, you will access our sites, select seedlings, participate in planting supervision, conduct regeneration/free-growing surveys, stand tending assessments, and site preparation assessments. Your responsibilities include data collection and collaboration in other reforestation methods.

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 considered an asset
• Must be available to commence work in May 2023

• Able to legally drive in Canada

• Basic outdoor and wilderness skills
• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to working safely and creating a safe workplace

Location Summary:

Smithers, BC is a welcoming, small Northern BC town with stunning vistas in all directions. An abundance of summer activities, including fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, attracts both locals and visiting outdoor enthusiasts. The downtown has an alpine feel which adds to the town’s attraction and charm.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

Apply now at www.westfraser.com/jobs and discover more about our current opportunities!

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in productivity.