Forestry Summer Student (Edmonton)

Forestry Summer Student (Edmonton)

28 Oct
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GeoVerra
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Edmonton

28 Oct

GeoVerra

Edmonton

What the position entails: Are you passionate about the environment? Do you find yourself searching for a dedicated team to share that passion with? Does the opportunity to travel and work on projects outside in the field energize you? If you have been searching for a company that supports career development and provides you the chance to work with experienced mentors, in a safety-first culture – you have come to the right place GeoVerra is seeking eager Forestry Students to join our fun and collaborative Forestry and Environmental team for a Summer 2026 Student position We’ll be real with you—our ideal scenario is to bring our former students on as full-time employees once they graduate What you will do:
• Assist on a range of planning & operations projects mainly in the field.
• Scout and evaluate sites in the field for timber volumes for utility, energy & forestry clients in Alberta.
• Conduct hazard tree assessments and salvage planning on utility lines in Alberta.
• Wildlife sweeping for small and large projects.
• May apply for stakeholder agreements & associated GIS mapping. What you will bring:
• Experience performing field work safely and efficiently throughout Alberta.
• Experience safely operating an ATV and / or UTV is preferred.
• Enrollment in a Forestry, Environment, or Forest Technology program.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed.
• Collaborative attitude and the ability to excel in a team and independent environment.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction through problem solving, critical thinking and sound decision making.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior attention to detail to produce professional deliverables & documentation.
• Technical, mathematical, scientific, and computer skills including MS Office products, ESRI ArcGIS, & field GPS.




• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace.
• Clear background check including criminal record check.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract. Job conditions
• Out-of-town work including long field days (shift durations vary dependent on project and can be over 10 days) and frequent travel required.
• Ability to carry, lift and push up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What we offer
• Opportunity to apply your technical skills in the field using leading-edge technology and equipment.
• Potential future career opportunities.
• Tools and services to support overall wellness.
• Diverse projects and a quick-paced working environment Disclosure We use AI tools only to assist our team in summarizing candidate qualifications and experience. AI is not used to screen, filter, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. This posting represents a current vacancy, not a future opportunity. Disclaimer The preceding

job description
has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Our Commitment As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background. We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey. All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.

📌 Forestry Summer Student (Edmonton)
🏢 GeoVerra
📍 Edmonton

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