Forestry Internship
Opérations forestièresDate de publication : 05 septembre 2024
Lieu d’emploi : Drayton Valley
Numéro du poste : 01021570
Type d’emploi : Stage
Début : 12 mai 2025
Entreprise : Weyerhaeuser
Site Web : www.weyerhaeuser.com/
Adresse : 5802 34th Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada T7A 1S8
Descriptions d’emploi
Weyerhaeuser is offering internships to students to support general forestry operations. This program is designed to give students a valuable learning experience, including exposure to different areas of operations such as forest measurements, GIS, silviculture, harvest and haul, operational planning, and road development.
Available locations include: British Columbia (Princeton), Alberta (Drayton Valley, Edson, Grande Prairie), Saskatchewan (Hudson Bay), and Ontario (Kenora).
These positions are temporary full-time roles with a tentative start date of early May 2025 and ending late August 2025.
Please submit a cover letter specifying preference of location(s) and resume no later than October 31, 2024, however pay attention to the postings and recruiting events at the schools as we may be on site near you sooner. To be considered, apply on our website: http://weyer.jobs/21570
Students will receive:
An individualized work plan and clear expectations for the length of the internship
An opportunity for exposure to a broad base of professional forestry experiences
Feedback on their performance
A Weyerhaeuser sponsor at their location to help them integrate into the business unit as well as to acclimate to the community
Competitive compensation
An opportunity to provide feedback to help improve their own internship program
Potential opportunity to return to the same or different Weyerhaeuser location as an intern in 2026
Assessment for a full-time position upon graduation
Qualifications:
Enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor's, or Postgraduate program in Forestry or related field of study at an accredited college or university
Completion of the first year of studies by the start of the internship
Must possess a valid, condition-free driver’s license (requirements may vary by province)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Capable of meeting the physical demands of fieldwork, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs, operating ATVs and 4WD vehicles, and working in various weather conditions, from extreme heat to cold
Willingness to work in remote forestland areas and perform tasks that may require standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Strong safety values and behaviors
A solid understanding of sound environmental practices
Previous experience in forestry operations
Ability to use a compass and/or GPS applications
Experience driving a pickup on varying terrains such as steep inclines, dirt roads, wet or snow-covered roads as well as towing a trailer
Valid First Aid training
Previous completion of an ATV Safety Course
Compensation: We are targeting a pay range of $4,639 - $5,349 per month based on the enrollment year completed by the successful candidate. Weyerhaeuser also offers relocation reimbursement and up to $1,000 per month for housing assistance.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've
Conditions d’emploi
- Expérience minimum : 0 à 1 an
- Niveau d'éducation minimum : 12e année ou l’équivalent
- Certifications :
- Permis de conduire
- Langue : Anglais