Co-op Information Sessions

Students interested in the Co-op program can learn about how Co-op can establish their careers during their degrees. The information session will detail previous Co-op Student’s experiences, eligibility requirements, and how to apply to the program.
- September 11, 2023 | 2:30 – 4:00pm | FSC 1001
- September 14, 2023 | 12:30 – 2pm | FSC 1221
*registration not necessary
Co-op Night

Select intermediate and senior students from Forestry, Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Sciences, Urban Forestry, Wood Products Processing and Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology will present on their recent co-op work terms. Also, work term posters from junior co-op students are on display. This is a great networking opportunity to meet our students, employers, industry guests, and faculty members.
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: UBC Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver – Room 1005
Map: 2424 Main Mall
The presenters are:
Belen de Schutter – Natural Resources Conservation – SPDA – Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental
Bridget Guo – Natural Resources Conservation – BC Ministry of Forests
Noel Hancocks – Forest Sciences – UBC Forest Pathology, Hamelin Lab
Alex Hankins – Natural Resources Conservation – Dillon Consulting Ltd.
Colin Hillmer – Wood Products Processing – GS Barrier B.C.
Jason Ho – Wood Products Processing – Canfor
Victor Lum – Forest Sciences – Canfor
Callum McCarthy – Natural Resources Conservation – Sanmar
Kiana Rowlands – Wood Products Processing – Mercer Mass Timber
Karina Russell – Natural Resources Conservation – Eco Field Trips
Maria Luna Santacruz – Urban Forestry – Parks Canada
Kayleah Stapleton – Natural Resources Conservation – British Columbia Conservation Foundation
Nicole Ting – Forest Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology – UBC CAWP Lab
Aaron Wee – Forest Sciences – BC Ministry of Forests
Grace Williams – Forest Sciences – Hatch Ltd.
New format – each presentation will be 5 minutes followed by questions. Afterwards, there will be poster presentations from junior co-op students, food and refreshments, and networking in the atrium.
The Get Hired event series

Beginning in the fall, the Faculty of Forestry Co-op Program will host a different employer each week to present information to all students about employment opportunities they have to offer students. If you are an employer and would like to book a spot during the “Get Hired” event series, contact forestry.coop@ubc.ca during the summer.
2023 Get Hired Schedule:
Date | Time | Company | Location |
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Weds, Oct 4 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Mosaic Forest Management | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Oct 5 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Bartlett Tree Experts | FSC 1611 |
Weds, Oct 11 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Tolko Industries | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Oct 12 | 12:00-1:00 PM | DWB Consulting Services Ltd. | FSC 1611 |
Weds, Oct 18 | 12:30-1:30 PM | West Fraser | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Oct 19 | 12:00-1:00 PM | BC Timber Sales | FSC 1611 |
Weds, Oct 25 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Chartwell Resource Group Ltd. | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Oct 26 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Canfor | FSC 1611 |
Weds, Nov 1 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Weyerhauser Company Limited | FSC 1221 |
Weds, Nov 8 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Ministry of Forests – Regional Operations | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Nov 9 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Ministry of Forests – Regional Operations | FSC 1611 |
Weds, Nov 22 | 12:30-1:30 PM | B.A. Blackwell & Associates Ltd. | FSC 1221 |
Thurs, Nov 23 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada | FSC 1611 |
Thurs, Nov 30 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Parks Canada | FSC 1611 |