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.

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