Myth: There is no future in forestry.
July 29, 2013 11:40 am Leave your thoughts
Fact: The forestry industry changing quickly. New markets are opening rapidly in the booming Asia-Pacific region. An insatiable thirst for building material has quickly opened once-unthinkable gateways. The economy is picking up again in more established domestic markets. New, innovative products are propelling sales, and consumers are more conscious than ever about using renewable resources. Bio-fuels, bio-plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other wood fibre products are increasing in demand thanks to the growing environmental savvy of consumers.
A variety of positions, from millwrights to engineers to salespeople to chemists and more, will be needed to fuel these ambitious goals.
By 2020, the forestry industry plans on renewing its workforce with 60 000 recruits. That’s more people than Vernon and its surrounding communities!
Here in human resources at the Tolko Vernon office, it is easy to see that so much diverse opportunity exists at Tolko. Recently, positions in engineering, IT, credit, finance, and accounting have been filled. Needless to say, it is a busy time for recruitment at Tolko, and this trend sees no end.
The greenest workforce is on the rise – forestry is clearly an integral part of a sustainable future.