Forestry Intern - Indigenous Student

Location: Central Alberta (Stettler)

Are you an Indigenous student interested in forestry, land stewardship, natural resources, or working outdoors? This hands‑on forestry internship is designed to help First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students explore career pathways in Canadian Timberlands while building practical skills, confidence, and connections.

An opportunity built for learning, support, and connection.
This internship offers exposure to forest measurements, GIS, silviculture, harvest and haul, operational planning, and road development, with regular support from local teams and a Weyerhaeuser sponsor. As part of our commitment to inclusion and reconciliation, we are working to build meaningful relationships through ongoing learning, respect, and community engagement.

Opportunities are available in Alberta (Drayton Valley, Edson, Grande Prairie), Saskatchewan (Hudson Bay), and Ontario (Kenora). These temporary full‑time roles are expected to start in early May 2027 and end in late August 2027.

What You'll Gain

An individualized work plan and clear expectations for the length of the internship

An opportunity for exposure to a broad base of professional forestry experiences

Feedback on their performance

A Weyerhaeuser sponsor at their location to help them integrate into the business unit as well as to acclimate to the community

Competitive compensation

An opportunity to provide feedback to help improve their own internship program

Potential opportunity to return to the same or different Weyerhaeuser location as an intern the following year

Assessment for a full‑time position upon graduation

Job
Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location
CAN-AB-Drayton Valley

Other Locations
CAN-AB-Grande Prairie, CAN-AB-Edson, CAN-AB-Drayton Valley, CAN-ON-Kenora, CAN-SK-Hudson Bay

Schedule
Full-time

Job Level
Entry Level

Job Type
Internship

Shift
Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance
Available

Indigenous students who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis

Students enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Postgraduate program in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field of study at an accredited college or university

Students who will have completed their first year of studies by the start of the internship

Students with a valid, condition‑free driver’s license (requirements may vary by province) or will possess one by the start of onboarding

Students with basic Microsoft Office skills

Students comfortable working safely in field environments, including remote forestland areas, varied weather conditions, and able to meet the physical demands of fieldwork, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs, operating ATVs and 4WD vehicles

Skills, Experience, And Interest We Value

Interest in forestry, land stewardship, environmental practices, or natural resource management

Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and learning in a field-based environment

Forestry, outdoor, land-based, or natural resources experience gained through school, community, family, or employment

Ability to use a compass and/or GPS applications, maps, or field date collection tools

Experience driving a pickup on varying terrains such as steep inclines, dirt roads, wet or snow‑covered roads as well as towing a trailer

Valid First Aid training

Previous completion of an ATV Safety Course or willingness to complete required safety training

What Will Help You Thrive

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Initiative, reliability, and follow-through

Respect for safety, the land, local communities, and diverse perspectives

Strong communication and listening skills

A positive, team‑oriented approach

Problem‑solving skills and openness to feedback

Compensation
Weyerhaeuser offers a competitive compensation rate of $4,800 - $5,540 per month. The specific compensation will be commensurate with…