Woodlands Co-Op Student Winter 2027

Job summary

Students will support daily forestry operations, including road construction, harvesting, and silviculture projects. They will work under the guidance of an Operations Supervisor to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forestry practices.

Job details

Kickstart Your Forestry Career Are you a student ready to take your learning beyond the classroom and into the forest? Join our Woodlands team and gain hands-on experience in one of Canada’s most vital and innovative industries. You’ll be paired with a professional Operations Supervisor and immersed in real-world forestry operations that make a difference. What You Can Expect: • Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects in road construction, harvesting, silviculture, and transportation. • Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your success. • Innovation: Work with cutting-edge forestry technology and sustainable practices. • Career Preview: Get a realistic, hands-on look at a future in forestry. • Skill Development: Build leadership, communication, and project management skills. Available Roles • Student Operations Assistant Support daily operations and logistics across forestry sites. • Silviculture Assistant Help manage reforestation and forest health initiatives. • Harvesting Student Participate in timber harvesting operations and planning. Responsibilities Responsibilities vary by site but may include: • Supporting road construction, harvesting, silviculture, and transportation teams • Promoting a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency • Leading or assisting with special projects that drive operational success Qualifications • Enrolled in a Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or Business program • Returning to school after the work term • Strong communication and organizational skills • High energy, detail-oriented, and self-motivated • Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications • Enjoy working outdoors and in team environments

What you’ll do

Students will support daily forestry operations, including road construction, harvesting, and silviculture projects. They will work under the guidance of an Operations Supervisor to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forestry practices.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or Business program and returning to school after the term. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a willingness to work outdoors are required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forestry operations
• Road construction
• Harvesting
• Silviculture
• Logistics
• Communication
• Project management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Computer applications
• Teamwork
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Timber Harvesting
• Planning
• Forestry
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Reforestation

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Logistics
• Construction
• Human Resources Co-Op/Intern
• Field Operations Manager
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

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