Woodlands Summer Student

Woodlands Summer Students

Alberta and Saskatchewan

4 to 8 month Term (Starting May 7)

Our Woodlands Students play an important role in renewing our forests and keeping our communities and business alive! They support the Prairie Woodlands team with operational field work, developmental and reforestation activities. If you're a current forestry student or recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience, read on to learn more!

We're looking for Woodlands Students to work in various locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan for summer 7 with terms running from May to August (4-month term) or May to December (8-month term). At Tolko we are proud to be a values driven workplace, dedicated to people, products, communities, and the environment. Together, we can make sure Canada's forest remain healthy and strong now and into the future.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Class 5 driver’s license prior to start date.
• Current student or recent graduate of a forestry program or related field of study.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions and in remote areas.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of fieldwork.
• Available starting in May 7 until mid/late August or December.
• Prior forestry experience is considered an asset, but not a requirement.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for supporting field work including boundary layout, road and culvert inspections, tree plant quality assessments and a variety of other field-based forestry work under the supervision of forestry professionals. These tasks may vary depending on location.
• Maintain safety program documents, AGSafe COR program documents.

So what's in it for you?

• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected salary range for this role is $, - $, per year.
• You may be eligible forrelocation support and company provided housing (as available).
• You’ll grow new skills and gain hands-on, practical experience in forestry.
• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• Work with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Slave Lake

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6, people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over acres of parks and open space to explore. to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

High Level

Located in the beautiful northwestern region of Alberta, High Level is home to over 4, people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore, along with an in-town swimming pool, hockey arena, yoga studio, golf course and many more amenities. to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.

High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with , hectares of park and protected natural assets. There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is located just a short distance from the beautiful Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. Here, you can experience the spectacular brilliance of our prairie sunsets or look on in awe as the northern lights dance across the sky. Since Meadow Lake serves as the main business centre for Northwest Saskatchewan, you can enjoy small town living with a population of approximately 0, while taking advantage of amenities usually reserved for larger cities. to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.

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