2027 Forestry Summer Student Opportunities – Silviculture

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2027 Forestry Summer Student Opportunities – Silviculture

Bi-weekly Earnings: $2,197.00-$2,798.00

(multiple vacancies)

We are currently recruiting summer students for the 2027 season in our forestry operations in Dryden, Ontario and Ear Falls, Ontario. Employment opportunities are generally 4 months in duration for the summer term. The City of Dryden is located on the North shoreline of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes along the Trans-Canada Highway. It is located midway between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is surrounded by wilderness, lakes, and landscapes.

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Responsibilities

Silviculture Summer Students support the renewal and tending programs through field surveys, tree planting inspections, and through monitoring of forest regeneration. Candidates must be self-motivated, physically capable and able to work in inclement weather, as a team and/or independently in remote areas. Your responsibilities will include:

- 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 (Establishment, Survival, and stand tending)
- assisting with the planning of various silviculture projects (i.e. aerial chemical tending or slash pile burn projects)
- collect data using Survey 123 or Avenza Maps
- miscellaneous duties such as road inspections, water crossing monitoring, sign installation and other forestry related duties.

Qualifications
- Students in all years of Forestry or Environmental diploma or degree programs will be considered.
- Previous experience in 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 independently or with a team in remote locations.
- Must have a valid G driver’s license and a valid First Aid certificate.
 
### To apply

Please apply online and attach your cover letter and resume, in confidence, by October 14th, 2026, at 12:00pm CST.

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.