We are seeking to hire Forestry Students for the upcoming 2026 field season at our Timberlands Operations located in various communities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

What You’ll Do: Our Forestry Students work closely with the Field Planners and Foresters to support our forest management and sustainability programs through various field activities related to silviculture and/or engineering layout. Terms are either 4 months for those returning to school or 8 months for new graduates with exciting opportunities to work and learn from the best in the industry!

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently enrolled in or newly graduated from a forestry related post-secondary program and looking to gain hands on experience. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals who are passionate about the industry. You have a great attitude, thrive in a team environment, and would enjoy the challenging working environment in our coastal forests. Whether you’re new in your school career looking for your first field experience, or a seasoned co-op or new graduate looking for your next challenge, we have something for you!

What We Offer:

Pay from $4,400 - $5,500 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
4% Vacation pay in lieu
Living Out Allowance and Relocation Assistance
Company Housing (not available at all locations)
Work Environment: These positions are to be performed in person at one of our Timberlands operations on North Vancouver Island including Campbell River, Woss, Port McNeill, Port Alberni and Powell River.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our students assist in the preparation of various plans, assessments and reports associated with cut block development including site plans, harvest, road, silviculture and deactivation instructions, cutting permit submissions, road permit submissions, various engineering projects and preparation of other applications.

Students may be involved specifically in the following activities:

Site plan field work;
Planting checks;
Cutblock and road design and layout;
Wildlife assessments;
Creation of engineering and silviculture maps;
Participation in operation-specific projects.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

We are seeking to hire a Nursery Summer Student for the 2026 season. This position is an 8-month term from May to December and will be based out of the Saanich Forestry Centre located on Vancouver Island.

What You’ll Do: Our Nursery Students work alongside our team of forestry and nursery professionals gaining valuable training and experience in the growing and maintenance of seedling crops.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for students who are currently enrolled in a forestry, horticulture and/or related post-secondary program and looking to gain hands on experience!

What We Offer:

Pay from $4,400 - $5,500 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
4% Vacation pay in lieu
Living Out Allowance and Relocation Assistance
Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our Saanich Forestry Centre located on Vancouver Island in Saanichton, BC. This position runs on a Thursday – Monday shift, from 7:30AM to 4:30PM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nursery Summer Student is a key member of the Saanich Forestry Center and is required to be a team player primarily within the nursery and management staff.

Monitoring and irrigating crops, including crop health, disease and/or pest presence;
Seedling growth measurements and reporting;
Weeding crop, thinning crop, general greenhouse maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep;
Block spacing;
Greenhouse poly removal and installation;
Strong planning, time management, and organization skills;
Excellent people skills and the ability to support the supervisors with supervision of the seasonal employees;
Ability to communicate with employees effectively through a culture of respect and trust;
Good working knowledge of WorkSafe and environmental regulations relevant to the nursery industry;
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Outlook;
Must be physically fit, capable of lifting heavy objects and be able to physically manipulate objects with body strength.

ABOUT SAANICH FORESTRY CENTRE

The Saanich Forestry Centre operation, established in 1964, is the start of everything Western does. The facility on East Saanich Road features seed orchards and a forest-seedling nursery; it produces 15 million seeds and 3.8 million seedlings annually. The seeds are used to grow Douglas fir, western red cedar, western hemlock, yellow cypress and Sitka spruce. The seedlings are used in Western’s operations around the coast.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, performance bonus, pension plan, benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

Laichwiltach Family Life Society has an opening for a Blade Runner Coordinator in the Campbell River area.

Hours per week: 35 hrs a week

Start date: TBD

Laichwiltach Family Life Society has an opening for an Indigenous Addictions Counselor in the Campbell River area.

Hours per week: 28 hrs. per week)

This is a temporary position to provide maternity leave coverage for up to 18 months. It is a full-time CUPE Local 401 position with a 40-hour work week and a starting wage of $27.44 (January 2025 rate). Annual wage increases are subject to CUPE Local 401 Union ratification. Annual vacation entitlement is outlined in the CUPE Local 401 agreement. This position is also entitled to medical, extended health, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment benefits in accordance with the Employer’s policies on Employee Benefits (District Policies CP3.4, CP3.5, and CP3.6)

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation and Community Services, the Community Outreach Coordinator oversees the planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating of Port Hardy Recreation programs, camps, and events (hereon in referred to as “activities”) for all three of the Recreation Department’s Divisions: 1) Community Recreation, 2) Aquatics, and 3) Arena. Key to this position is the ability, skill set, creativity, and execution of all marketing means required by the Department to support the level of initiatives.

The District of Port Hardy is known as one of the best employers in the North Island for its investment in its employees, favourable work environment, equal opportunity, and work life balance. Join our dynamic team and ‘Live the Adventure’!

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Supervises the following CUPE Local 401 union positions: Program Assistants (AKA Camp
Assistants)
2. Oversee all non-union contract instructors and coordinates logistics between contract
instructors and Department for the purpose of offering diverse activities on a quarterly basis.
3. Coordinates contract instructor contracts and invoices and ensures District’s Cost Recovery
policy is adhered to when hiring contract instructors.
4. Coordinates activities for all three Divisions including confirmation of program instruction,
delegation to Program Assistants, invoicing, program setup/take down, and evaluation of
activities.
5. Works closely with key programming staff to coordinate logistics of activities.
6. Plans, creates, and executes all Department marketing efforts including but not limited to
social media posts, poster creation, calendar of events, promotional videos, newspaper
stories, and recreation guides.
7. Oversees coordination of quarterly recreation guides from planning, content devising,
communication with instructors both contractors and staff, facility booking for the purposes of
booking space for activities, printing, and marketing efforts.
8. Coordinates supplies for activities and submits supply invoices to supervisor.
9. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises annual festivals.
10. Facilitates/instructs activities as time/interest permits.
11. Remains on top of District policies and procedures and attends courses and training as
required.
12. Performs other duties as directed.

Join Our Team
School District 72 is looking for Casual Childcare Provider to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district’s childcare philosophy to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district out-of-school care program has 144 childcare spaces between six locations. We provide childcare for children in kindergarten and up to grade five.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

About the Role
The Childcare Provider reports to the District Principal of Early Years and Childcare. The role of Childcare Provider is to work in collaboration with the childcare team and provide general care, supervision and assistance to children registered in SD72’s before and after school program for school-aged children.

Casual Childcare Providers are employed on an on-call basis when Childcare Providers are absent due to illness or other reasons, while school is in session. Casual Childcare Providers may be called out to any worksite, Monday to Friday, as needed.
• Implement age-appropriate activities for before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
• Guide and assist children in daily activities while fostering and encouraging positive social interactions among children.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners, families, and children.
• Maintain appropriate records of attendance, all daily plans and activities.
• Ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded and reported in a timely manner to the District Principal of Early Years and Childcare and the licensing officer.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, including safety requirements and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure positive social interactions to ensure a safe and fun program by following the behaviour guidance policy outlined in the childcare manual.
• May prepare or facilitate snack time for the children.
• Assist in general housekeeping requirements.
• Understand and act in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the School District, Ministry of Education and Childcare, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Contribute to Our Success
The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:
• Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
• Student-Centred Learning Environments
• Evolving for Tomorrow

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:
• Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
• Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
• Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Join Our Community
Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

Experience the Benefits of SD72
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
• Progressive leadership team.
• Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.

Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.

Employment Equity
We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.

School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.

We are looking for a Registered Health Care Aide (HCA) to join the KCFN Health Services Team. In this role, you will provide in-home care and wellness support to Community Members, assisting with daily living activities including personal, social, physical and spiritual needs, while treating everyone with kindness, dignity and respect. Using a structured assessment process, you will work closely with clients and their families to understand their needs and provide appropriate care. As an HCA at KCFN, you will support the health and well-being of our community and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Please note: This role is based in both Campbell River and Kyuquot. It requires regular travel, with stays of about one week at a time in Kyuquot, to provide on-the-ground support to community members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including eating, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Support clients with light meal preparation and encourage nutrition and healthy food choices
• Check and record relevant vitals and measurements, such as blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose, and fluid intake/output; collect specimens as needed
• Assist nurses with wound care and other treatments as required
• Ensure clients use prescribed medications correctly (does not administer medications)
• Monitor client progress, symptoms, and behavior, reporting important observations or safety concerns to medical health practitioners
• Accompany and transport clients to appointments
• Support clients with mobility, including weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning as needed
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and advocacy for clients’ needs
• Assist with respite care and palliative care support
• Perform care-based cleaning tasks, including emptying and cleaning commodes
• Administer first aid in emergencies
• Maintain accurate logs of home visits and care provided
• Manage supplies inventory and sterilize equipment as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

KCFN’s Community Services Department is growing, and we’re excited to announce an opportunity for an Outreach Worker (OW). This role provides outreach services to youth and adults in Campbell River and Houpsitas (Kyuquot), supporting individuals facing challenges with addictions, mental health, and homelessness. By working closely with community members and local organizations, the OW will promote recovery, stability, and well-being, making a meaningful difference in the lives of KCFN families.

Please note: This role is based in both Campbell River and Kyuquot. It requires regular travel, with stays of about one week at a time in Kyuquot, to provide on-the-ground support to community members.

Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities:
• Outreach & Engagement: Build trusting relationships through regular outreach, assess needs, and support individuals facing homelessness, addictions, or mental health challenges
• Program Support: Assist leadership in developing outreach programming, files, and stakeholder connections
• Community Education: Deliver presentations on life skills, mental health, addictions, and related topics
• Assessment & Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify challenges and connect clients with culturally appropriate supports
• Housing & Resources: Advocate for safe housing and link individuals to services such as healthcare, counselling, financial aid, employment training, and life skills programs
• Advocacy: Support clients in navigating systemic barriers and ensuring fair treatment in housing and services
• Collaboration: Participate in case conferencing and interventions with agencies such as MCFD, USMA, RCMP, and KCFN services
• Documentation: Maintain accurate client records and reporting to support program evaluation
• Cultural Sensitivity: Apply cultural protocols and practices in all outreach work

About us
Tahsis Supermarket is a small business in Tahsis, BC V0P2A0. Our goal is to Provide a stable and secure location to ensure food security..

Role and Responsibilities
Located in a small hamlet on the west coast of Vancouver Island, this business is the cornerstone of the community and its continued success ensures that the residents of Tahsis and visitors have the amenities and food security they need. This is a unique role, geared towards an individual who is looking for an opportunity to wear multiple “hats”, and have dynamic work experience. This is a family owned and operated establishment, that houses:
1. Grocery store with numerous departments, including liquor.
2. Café w/dining room and dining hall
3. Gas bar
4. Apartment

The successful candidate would need to be able to not only perform the daily tasks of operating the businesses, but also planning shifts, ordering product, arranging offloading and display of product, and all other aspects of operations. You will need to be able to manage stock security to prevent theft, ensure staff are monitored, and ensure that all safety and preventative controls are followed to ensure successful business continuity. Where there may be staff shortages, you will need to ensure the business is fully operational and available to the community.

The successful candidate would need to relocate to the community of Tahsis, BC and reside on a full-time basis.

Benefits
- Extended health plan accessible for full time staff
- A 3-bedroom residence is available on site, and rent may be included as part of the overall compensation package.

Additional Notes
Given the relocation requirement and the remote nature of Tahsis, there will be an extended probationary period to ensure the successful candidate is comfortable living in the Village and can see this opportunity as being long term. It is believed that the most successful long-term candidate would be one who would be able to relocate themselves along with their family and become a productive member of this unique Island community.

Schedule
- 8-hour shifts
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Duties
Statistics Canada conducts millions of interviews with Canadians every year! The Data Collection Clerk is part of a team supporting the collection of survey data covering a variety of topics such as health, labor, housing, environment, culture, business and economic. This data helps produce key information and indicators that provide a solid foundation to governments, businesses, unions, and non-profit organizations, as well as individual Canadians for making informed decisions.

All employees will be provided with a laptop and cell phone for work.

In this job you will be responsible for performing in-person data collection related activities involving Statistics Canada survey participants across Canada.
Daily activities could involve, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
• Communicating with survey participants (individuals and/or businesses).
• Conducting computer assisted interviews (in person or via telephone) to collect, verify, edit, and organize survey data.
• Providing documentation, verification, and safeguarding of collected survey data.
• Conducting research using various tools

Work environment
WHY JOIN STATISTICS CANADA?

Statistics Canada is dedicated to an inclusive work environment where employees are treated equitably and reflect the Canadian population we ultimately serve. We are a competent, engaged and productive workforce. We embrace new ways of working and encourage a diversity of talent to help fulfill Statistics Canada’s mandate to the highest standards.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Statistics Canada is the winner of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that welcomes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada's current and evolving population.

Once you have been hired, workplace accommodations or adjustments will be provided to give you the opportunity to fully use your competencies at work. Tools such as the Accessibility Passport will help you and your manager identify possible accommodation measures to be implemented, giving you the tools, you would need to thrive in your job.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to staff immediate and future Data Collection Clerk positions in the specified locations indicated below. Positions may involve working variable hours, including days, evenings, and weekends on a rotating shift basis.

Please note that the first assessment process for this inventory will begin in April 2025, with the screening phase. Other assessment processes will be conducted periodically. You are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This inventory will be used to staff various CR-03 positions, or equivalents, for which the duration of employment, language and security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations will vary according to the position to be staffed. Please also note that, depending on the position to be filled, asset qualifications mentioned in this posting may be required for the job and therefore considered essential qualifications. In addition, other qualifications, whether essential or asset, may be added depending on the position to be filled. You may therefore be assessed for additional qualifications not included in this posting.

A pool of partially or fully assessed candidates may be established on behalf of federal government organizations.

As a result, by participating in this process, you consent to the sharing of your application information with other departments in the event that you may be considered for and interested in a similar position.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

We appreciate the interest of all candidates in joining our team. Please note that our application process is designed to be comprehensive and may require a considerable investment of time and attention. We encourage you to allocate sufficient time to complete the application thoroughly, as this will allow us to gain a deeper understanding of your qualifications and experiences. Thank you for your commitment to this process.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of results and invitations to assessments. To that end, candidates must ensure a valid email address is included in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email) and frequently check their inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders. It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.