Seasonal Forestry Opportunity (BC)

Prince George, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$48,500–$69,500 / year

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Forestry Field Assistant will perform field operations including timber stratification, road layout, and ecosystem data collection. They will also support silviculture and planning teams by supervising planting activities and conducting field surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.

Job details

Posting ID: 29936 Position Type: Temporary City: Prince George, BC, Canada Location: CAC - Canfor Every year, Canfor hires numerous Forestry Field Assistants to join us in term positions, offering contracts of 4 or 8 months. These roles are based within our Woodlands locations in both BC and Alberta, spanning Prince George, Whitecourt and Grande Prairie. These roles open doors to potential full-time employment, making it an exciting step forward in your career. You’re a motivated and ambitious team player who loves solving problems and is always up for a challenge. You welcome the idea of getting a little dirt on your boots and can perform physically demanding work. You tackle every task with enthusiasm and an unwavering dedication. Precision and commitment to delivering top-notch quality in every task are your trademarks. Safety is our top priority, and as a Forestry Field Assistant, you will play a crucial role in upholding our unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues throughout our forestry operations. The life of a member on our Field Operations team includes: * Timber stratification and preliminary feature identification using Lidar data and imagery * Road and cutblock layout * Site level plans and ecosystem data collection * Operational cruising * Field information mapping stream and riparian assessments The life of a member on our Silviculture team includes: * Supervision of planting, vegetation management, and site preparation activities to ensure compliance with Canfor’s safety, environmental, and quality standards * Completion of post-harvest prescriptions and regeneration surveys * Updating key Silviculture databases following completion of activities The life of a member on our Planning team includes: * Conducting both field and office activities which relate to Planning * Conducting field surveys and assessments to support block design and reconnaissance efforts * Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive forest management plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainable forestry practices For these roles, you’ll come equipped with: * Current or past enrollment in a forestry or natural resources management program, and/or forestry work experience * Excellent communication skills and an ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environment * A valid Class 5 Driver’s License If you’re ready to jump into a role that combines your passion for hands-on work, dedication to tasks and collaborative spirit, click that “apply” button today! Please note that if a wage scale is mentioned in our job posting, it was not provided by Canfor. Our compensation is highly competitive, equitable, and reflective of our organizational values. We encourage you to apply for this position to learn more about the attractive Total Rewards package we offer at Canfor. The salary range for this position is: $49,500 - $69,500 Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible to paid leave and Canfor’s health & well-being programs. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized. We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADS #CADS #LI-NE1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have current or past enrollment in a forestry or natural resources management program and/or relevant work experience. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and the ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in a team environment are required.