Sustainability Summer Student

Explore A Career At Mosaic
Operating for over a century on Vancouver Island and coastal BC, Mosaic Forest Management is Canada’s largest private timberland producer. We take pride in our land base and have a long-term view of managing our trees and the eco-systems in which they grow.

The Opportunity
Mosaic is seeking Sustainability Summer Students for the 2024 summer work term from May 6 to August 30. Students will support operations, Monday through Friday, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Bring your passion and we will provide the training and experiences. Successful candidates will share their existing knowledge with Mosaic Forest Management staff while gaining valuable on-the-job experience in forest biology supplemented by coaching from experienced mentors.

Benefits of working with Mosaic Forest Management include:

• Working with highly qualified professional staff;
• Building knowledge on different aspects of forest management;
• Working on both Private and Crown lands from Sooke to the Johnstone Straits;
• Enjoying Vancouver Island life, as well as daily travel to remote work sites;
• Competitive wages; and
• Investing in your future with a well-respected employer on Vancouver Island.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1 year(s) of study and currently enrolled in a forestry related degree and/or diploma
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent;
• Demonstrated appreciation for safety on the job ;
• Demonstrated appreciation of forestry in society;
• Self-starter and confident working alone and on teams;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Able to safely and regularly navigate and work on Coastal BC terrain with varying weather conditions.

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $22.50 to $24.25. Individual compensation is commensurate with skill, relevant experience, and education.

What You Get
At Mosaic, we are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment. Our employees are empowered with high levels of role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.

To Apply
Visit mosaicforests.com/careers and click on the Job Opportunities to apply. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2024.

Mosaic Forest Management is an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation, at any point during the recruitment process, please email careers@mosaicforests.com.

About Mosaic Forest Management

Mosaic Forest Management Corporation is in the business of sustainable forest stewardship, managing private timberlands and Crown forest tenures in Coastal British Columbia for more than a century.

Mosaic employs several thousand people directly and indirectly, and is committed to achieving positive economic, social and sustainability outcomes from the working forest.

The Mosaic land base spans across beautiful Vancouver Island. Beyond generating strong economic returns, we manage our private forest lands to protect the cultural values of our Indigenous partners, provide sustainable forest stewardship and environmental services, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities, scholarships, and donations to our neighbouring communities.

For more information, visit MosaicForests.com.