2023 Forestry Summer Student – Silviculture

2023 Forestry Summer Student Opportunities

• Silviculture

We are currently recruiting summer students for the 2023 season in our forestry operations in Dryden, Ontario and Ear Falls, Ontario. Employment opportunities are generally 4 months in duration for the summer term. A progressive community set between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, Dryden offers excellent camping, fishing, and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

Depending on your year of study and specialization, your responsibilities will include:

• assisting the silviculture forester with day-to-day duties
• monitoring silviculture contractors (tree plant/site preparation operations/tending) performance around safety and quality
• conducting site reconnaissance; preparing pre-work for renewal work; verifying contractor payment and compliance
• conducting various regeneration surveys (FTG, exceptions monitoring, and stand tending)
• assisting with the planning of various silviculture projects (i.e. aerial chemical tending or slash pile burn projects)
• collect data using GPS and query / compile data using GIS system
• miscellaneous duties such as road inspections, water crossing monitoring and other forestry related duties

Qualifications

• Students in all years of BSc. Forestry Program or Technical Diploma will be considered.
• Previous GIS, GPS, silviculture, field surveying (FTG, regeneration survey, FRI cruising) contractor supervision, surveying, harvesting or road construction experience would be an asset.
• Must be able to work in a forest environment.
• Must have a valid G driver’s license and a valid First Aid certificate.

Compensation

A competitive salary is offered, as well as a limited travel allowance and living allowance.

To apply

Please apply online and attach your cover letter and resume, in confidence, by January 31st, 2023 at 12:00pm CDT.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Building a capable, committed, and diverse workforce.