Title: Summer Student

Department: Líl’watForestry

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

Wage: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

Reporting to: ForestryCrew Lead or Intermediate Forestry Technician

*** Application Deadline: Sunday November 1, 2026***
Employment offers issued by November 30, 2026

Summary of Duties:

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

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

Works in teams up to 5 to complete projectassignments provided by the Forestry Crew Lead.

Communicates effectively with the Forestry CrewLead for project updates.

Understands and complies with the BC ForestSafety Council “SAFE Certification” program.

Conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Lawsand WCB Regulations.

Participates in maintaining Health and Safetystandards by adhering to work practices in the field and by supportingemergency health and safety measures.

Properly uses and logs the use of PPE, ERP andFirst Aid Equipment.

Attends and participates in daily safetymeetings, 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.

Experience and Attributes:

Working towards a Forestry Degree, or ForestTechnician Diploma, or Nature Resource Accreditation.

Class 5 driver’s license preferred, but notrequired.

OFA Level 1 preferred, but not required.

Firefighting training (S100, S185, IC… etc) an asset

Experience in firefighting and fuels managementis an asset

Silviculture experience (tree planting, brushingand surveys) an asset

Experience in hand and power tool safetypreferred but not required.

Ability to multi-task and adapt in a flexibleand fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational skills

Hardworking, positive attitude, willing to takeinitiative.

Excellent/good interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work flexible schedule.

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.

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📌 Forestry Summer Student (start May 2027) *Application Deadline: Sunday November 1, 2026* (British Columbia)
🏢 Lilwat Business Group
📍 British Columbia