Forestry Summer Students - 2025

- 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 - 2025.

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.

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 2025
• Able to legally drive in Canada
• 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, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Smithers, Chetwynd, Sundre, Hinton, Blue Ridge, Slave Lake, Manning, Chambord, and La Sarre. Many of our students return to be crew leaders in subsequent summers or join our team full-time after graduation.