Forestry Summer Student - Edmonton, Alberta
18 hours ago
Job description
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 in the office and field.
- Scout and evaluate sites in the field for timber volumes for utility, & forestry clients in Alberta
- Conduct hazard tree assessments and salvage planning on utility lines in Alberta
- Review stakeholder agreements & consent
- Prepare reports and practice technical writing.
- Create, attribute and map GIS data
What you will bring:
- Experience performing field work safely and efficiently throughout Alberta
- Enrollment in a Forestry or Forest Technology program and preferably NAIT Co-Op 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.
- Forestry field experience, ATV experience preferred
- 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 (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
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Tools and services to support overall wellness.
- Work-life balance
- Use of leading-edge technology and equipment
- Diverse projects and a fast-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.
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 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.
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