Planting Implementation Assistant
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Planting Implementation Assistant
Dunkley Lumber Ltd. is a respected family-owned company headquartered in Strathnaver, just 75 km south of Prince George, B.C. We operate a modern and efficient dimension sawmill and planermill producing high-quality lumber products sold across North America and in overseas markets. Additionally, Dunkley operates sawmill facilities in Grande Cache, Alberta, and Carrot River, Saskatchewan.
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Planting Implementation Assistant for the 2026 season, supporting the implementation of our spring and summer planting programs across multiple locations in B.C.
This position offers exposure to a variety of landscapes and forestry operations, with work beginning in early May in B.C.’s interior and progressing toward northeastern B.C., concluding around mid-August at the northernmost end of Williston Lake.
The successful candidate must be flexible, comfortable working in outdoor environments, and able to adapt to changing conditions while supporting a range of field-based tasks throughout the season.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct daily planting quality inspections in accordance with FS704 guidelines and Dunkley specifications
- Communicate daily with your supervisor on planting quality observations
- Monitor seedling stock in reefers to ensure proper handling and storage conditions
- Maintain daily records in Plant Wizard
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience, and technical skills:
- Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Multiple seasons of tree planting or planting quality checking experience is required
- Familiarity with FS704 Planting Inspection Guidelines and experience using Plant Wizard
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness and ability to live and work in remote or camp-based environments
- Comfortable working in a variety of outdoor field conditions
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Salary will range from $5,500 to $8,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications.
We ask all interested candidates to email a cover letter and resume to our Human Resources Department at hr@dunkleylumber.com with “Planting Implementation Assistant” in the subject line. For more information about our family-owned business, visit our website at www.dunkleylumber.com.