Forestry Summer Student

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever-expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders. Stella-Jones is seeking one highly motivated Summer Students for its Woodlands division based out of Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Under the supervision and coaching of experienced Forest Processionals, the successful candidates will gain exposure and hands-on experience to various aspects of road and block layout, timber cruising and silviculture surveys on some of most diverse terrain in B.C. Stella-Jones offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Some qualities we are looking for include: Career minded, full time student with an interest in forestry; Team oriented with good communication skills; Must be physically fit for varied terrain and enjoy working outdoors; Valid drivers license; Familiarity with GPS technology; Any previous forestry experience would be a significant asset First aid level 2 would also be considered an asset Pay Type: Salary, Temporary Contract Pay Rate: $65,000/year Start: May 3, 2027 – August 27, 2027 As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including: Extended health and dental coverage Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage Competitive compensation Career advancement opportunities Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The student will assist with road and block layout, timber cruising, and silviculture surveys under the supervision of experienced forestry professionals. They will gain hands-on experience working in diverse terrain throughout the summer season.

Candidates must be full-time students with an interest in forestry and possess a valid driver's license. Physical fitness for varied outdoor terrain and familiarity with GPS technology are required.

• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability coverage • Competitive compensation

• TeamworkPreferred

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• Forestry
• Timber cruising
• Silviculture surveys
• Road layout
• Block layout
• GPS technology
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Physical fitness
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Sales Prospecting
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• First Aid
• Communication
• Coaching
• Silviculture
• Team Oriented

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Summer Student
• Forest / Conservation Technician
• Forestry Technicians
• Forest and Conservation Workers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week