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Forestry Co-op Information Sessions 2025

August 29, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry

Discover how the Forestry Co-op Program can jumpstart your career, hear student experiences, and learn how to apply.

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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Information Session, Students, Undergraduate

Catherine Yap (Forest Sciences)

August 29, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Forestry Research Assistant – Natural Resources Canada

As a research assistant, I developed a wide range of skills and experience as a part of Natural Resource Canada. Located at the Northern Forestry Centre, a government research facility in Edmonton, I was given the opportunity to travel all around Alberta and work in forests affected by wildfire.

Posted in: Forest Sciences, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Sciences, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

Ivy Guo (Forest Resources Management)

August 29, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Field Team Member – Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP)

SNAP is a distinctive youth-focused program run in collaboration with three local non-profit organizations and the City of Surrey, administered by the Greenwood Heritage Society. As part of the field team, my responsibilities included learning to implement restoration projects in Surrey parks.

Posted in: Forest Management, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Resources Management, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

Taya Baerg (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Student Forestry Technician – Forsite Consultants Ltd.

As a Forestry Technician with Forsite Consultants Ltd., I have been contributing to various stages of timber development across multiple projects for different clients, such as Canoe Forest Products and Interfor Forest Products.

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

Ethan Tipping (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Environmental Co-op Student – Elk Valley Resources

I have spent the last four months working as an Environmental Science Co-op Student at Elk Valley Resources, a coal mining company based out of the Elk Valley in Eastern BC. My main project has been helping set up research trials in collaboration with the University of Alberta to help improve reclamation results on an operational scale.

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

Tina Li (Wood Products Processing)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

International Business Co-op – Sun.King New Energy Technology (Fuxing) Co., Ltd

I have been working on advancing global renewable energy solutions through my role in the International Business Department of a leading energy storage company. My responsibilities spanned managing export compliance for electronic components, engaging clients at international trade shows, and collaborating on digital campaigns.

Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing

Enoch Kang (Wood Products Processing)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Vision Grading Implementation & Quality Control Assistant – Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd.

My first co-op at Gilbert Smith Forest Products (GSFP) was an invaluable experience that deepened my understanding of the sawmill side of the forest industry. What surprised me most about this job was the wide variety of product sizes and grades that Western Red Cedar can produce.

Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing

Kylie Clark (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Veterinary Assistant – Southern Veterinary Partners

This term, I started working as a Veterinary Assistant at an animal hospital in Seattle, Washington. I’ve gained valuable, hands-on experience in companion animal medicine while supporting a dedicated team of veterinarians and technicians.

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

Akane Shono (Natural Resources Conservation)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Northern Spotted Owl Co-op Student – British Columbia Conservation Foundation

This summer, I am continuing at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program. This year, we had a record-breaking breeding season with 12 new chicks joining our program, almost double our previous record! With the busy breeding season coming to an end, we have been shifting our focus to expanding the breeding centre by constructing aviaries and maintaining the property.

Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories

Emily Ma (Forest Sciences)

August 28, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya

Overnight Camp Counsellor – CTS Youth Society

For my first co-op term, I have had the opportunity to work with CTS Youth Society, a non-profit organization, as an Overnight Camp Counsellor. My responsibilities included training and mentoring youth Peer Leader volunteers aged 15-18 and supporting youth ages 12-18 in outdoor education and community-building activities.

Posted in: Forest Sciences, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Sciences, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories

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