Forestry Summer Student Deadline

Title: Summer Student

Department: Líl’wat Forestry

Status: Full Time Contract (May 3, 2027 to September 3, 2027)

Wage: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

Reporting to: Forestry Crew Lead or Intermediate Forestry Technician

*** Final date to receive applications:
Sunday November 1, 2026**
* Employment offers issued by November 30, 2026

Summary of Duties:

The Summer Student is a member of Líĺwat Forestry Venture field crews that performs various forestry and silviculture-related tasks. This position works alongside experienced forestry team members to perform their daily tasks safely and efficiently, contributing to the overall success ofLíĺwat Forestry Ventures LP.

• Works in teams up to 5 to complete projectassignments provided by the Forestry Crew Lead.
• Communicates effectively with the Forestry Crew Lead for project updates.
• Understands and complies with the BC Forest Safety Council “SAFE Certification” program.
• Conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Lawsand WCB Regulations.
• Participates in maintaining Health and Safety standards by adhering to work practices in the field and by supportingemergency health and safety measures.
• Properly uses and logs the use of PPE, ERP and First Aid Equipment.
• Attends and participates in daily safety meetings, understanding identified risks and hazards for each day on eachspecific project.
• Works with equipment, required gear and fuel foreach project.
• Perform daily forestry and silviculture taskslike running chainsaws, tree planting, running brush saws, and silviculturesurveys.
• Responsible for fuel management, cutting andpruning trees, clearing debris, and chipping material.
• Firefighting duties such as digging fire guards,and pumping water on burning areas to fight forest fires.
• Mobilizing, demobilizing and maintainingfirefighting equipment.
• Participates in the operation and maintenance ofcrew vehicles and equipment by ensuring compliance with safety standards,training procedures and local laws.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• Working towards a Forestry Degree, or Forest Technician Diploma, or Nature Resource Accreditation.
• Class 5 driver’s license preferred, but not required.
• OFA Level 1 preferred, but not required.
• Firefighting training (S100, S185, IC… etc) an asset
• Experience in firefighting and fuels management is an asset
• Silviculture experience (tree planting, brushingand surveys) an asset
• Experience in hand and power tool safety preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in a flexible and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills
• Hardworking, positive attitude, willing to take initiative.
• Excellent/good interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel as required for the position.
• Physically fit, with the ability to complete the following fitness test:
  Youmust walk 3.2kms with a 25lb backpack, in 30 minutes or less.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.