Foothills Forest Products is a two-line softwood-lumber sawmill and planer facility that is currently undergoing optimization. Our facility is located 20 km south of the beautiful mountain community of Grande Cache, Alberta. We produce high quality lumber products that are sold across North America and in overseas markets.
We currently have openings for TWO Woodlands Summer Students.
We are seeking highly motivated summer students to assist with our annual forestry programs. These positions will run from early May to the end of August 2027, with the possibility of extension. Under the supervision of Forest Professionals, the selected candidates will gain hands on experience in all aspects of forestry.
As summer staff, your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
Silviculture
Planning & Operations
Tree Plant Supervision
Harvest and Road Design Layout
Survival, Establishment, & Performance
Surveys
Reconnaissance (wood quality & volume)
Mountain Pine Beetle Trap Monitoring
Harvest Block, Scaling, & Log Quality Inspections
Weed Control Program
GPS Data Collection and GIS Data Entry
Road Patrol
Road & Bridge Maintenance & Inspections The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Forestry related post-secondary program
- Enjoy working outdoors with a strong willingness to learn
- Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license (Non-GDL, 3 year claim free)
- Familiarity with ArcMap, MS Word/Excel
- Prior forestry related experience and operation of off-road vehicles (ATV) is considered an asset
Dunkley Lumber Ltd. is a family-owned company with a safety-first mentality. Required training to be provided. Foothills Forest Products is offering a market-competitive salary and accommodations to the successful candidates.
If you feel that you would be a good fit, please apply with your resume and cover letter by October 16th, 2026.
Email: “
[email protected]”
Grande Cache and area offers an outdoor lover’s paradise; camping, fishing, hunting, and outdoor motorsports are all right outside your door. Our community also offers most of the facilities you would expect such as a newly renovated recreational complex, elementary / high schools and several quality businesses and restaurants. For more information on what our community and area have to offer, visit https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/communities/grande-cache/
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
📌 2027 Woodlands Summer Students (2) (Grande Cache)
🏢 Dunkley Lumber
📍 Grande Cache