Forestry Co-op
Alerik Wang (Urban Forestry)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Intern at City of Coquitlam in Coquitlam, BC This summer, I’ve been working for the City of Coquitlam as a labourer in the roads department. Our big project this work term has been cleaning the medians on all the roads in the city. Some other tasks I have been assigned to include concrete spill removal, […]
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Miguel Paulhus Bermúdez (Wood Products Processing)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in 100 Mile House, BC This summer I have been completing my first Co-op term in 100 Mile House working for West Fraser. Here at 100 Mille I am working as the Quality Control Assistant at the sawmill, but I have had a chance to also try out working […]
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Ghullam Sideqe (Wood Products Processing)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in Mitsue, AB Quality Control/ Process Assitant at West Fraser Slave lake Veneer Mill. I have been working on various projects and QC duties. One of my main projects i am working on is getting optimal conditioning for our logs by doing multiple trials and analysis in regards to […]
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Noel Hancocks (Forest Sciences)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Forest Pathology Research Assistant at UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship in Vancouver, BC This summer I have been working in the Forest Pathology Lab at UBC. In this role, my main responsibility is to help a master’s student collect data for his thesis on Hemlock Dwarf Mistletoe where he is measuring the spread […]
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Aditya Mohandas (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
August 9, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Co-op Student at Ministry of Forests in Victoria, BC This Summer I have been working as a Co-op Student in the Strategic Policy and Intergovernmental Relations unit in the Deputy Minister’s Office, in the Ministry of Forests. As a Co-op Student I focus on research, organisation, administrative support, and learning about the Ministry of Forests […]
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Kiana Rowlands (Wood Products Processing)
August 1, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Detailer at Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation in Penticton, BC Hi, my name is Kiana Rowlands and I currently on my second work term at Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation as a detailer. During this work term I have been developing my 3D modelling and 2D drawing skills through Cadwork. As a detailer, I read and interpret […]
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Michelle Wu (Wood Products Processing)
July 18, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in Blue Ridge, AB For my first summer Co-op term, I have been working with the quality control department for both the sawmill and planner. Some of my responsibilities include: adjusting saw cuts, measuring lumber, lumber grading, and data analysis. I found certain aspects of the position interesting and […]
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Julia Thain (Forest Sciences)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Student Research Assistant at Natural Resources Canada in Victoria, BC This co-op term I have been doing bark beetle reaserch for the Canadian Forest Service based out of the Pacific Forestry Centre in Victoria BC. I have been assisting with multiple research projects on mountain pine beetle and spruce beetle looking at their biology, ecololgy […]
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Kayleah Stapleton (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
NSO Intern at British Columbia Conservation Foundation; Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program in Langley, BC I am continuing work at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program (NSOBP), a project under the British Columbia Conservation Foundation. The NSOBP is dedicated to preventing the extirpation of northern spotted owls from Canada by captive breeding and release into […]
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Alexandra Hankins (Natural Resources Conservation)
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Watershed Enhancement Team Leader at Dillon Consulting Ltd in Richmond, BC I am working as Watershed Enhancement Team leader for Dillon Consulting in the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program with the City of Surrey. My primary objective is restoring salmon habitat by removing invasives, planting natives, and conducting instream work. This job has taught me many […]
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