OUR COMPANY

Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP) is a Canadian integrated forest products company and the largest crown timber tenure holder in coastal BC. Our operating priorities: Safety (our top priority), Sustainability (a focus across our operations), Quality (sought after by customers around the world), and Productivity (operational efficiency, margin-focus, optimal results).

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking to hire approximately 11 summer students for the 2024 field season. Terms range from 4 or 8 months at one of our 5 Timberlands operations located on beautiful Vancouver Island. Upon graduation, a number of our former summer students have been offered full-time positions with WFP.

Successful candidates will work alongside our teams of forest professionals to support our forest management and sustainability programs through various field activities related to silviculture and/or engineering layout.

Specific duties may include:

• Assist in the preparation of the various plans and assessments associated with cutblock development including:
  • Site Plans, Harvest, Road, Silviculture and Deactivation Instructions, Cutting Permit Submissions, Road Permit Submissions and related engineering projects, and preparation of other applications as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidates are:

• Enrolled in a forestry related post-secondary program;
• Motivated, dependable, possess a strong work ethic, have a great attitude and thrive in a team environment;
• Have a valid class 5 driver’s license;
• In good physical condition and enjoys the challenging working environment in our coastal forests;
• 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 2024;
• 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

Closing date: 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.