Forestry Career Paths
Our 'I AM FORESTRY’ video series features Indigenous professionals working in British Columbia’s forest sector. Follow their journeys as they share a day in the life at work, offering insights and inspiration for young professionals and students eager to join the forestry sector. Explore our career guides to learn more about the diverse career options in forestry.
Interviews
 | Sandy A - Director of Operations & Finance | Sandy shares how her family, culture, and connection to the land shaped her path in the forest sector. |
 | Kennedy O - Bachelor of Science and Technology Student | Kennedy talks about being a forestry student, balancing school with her goals and what inspires her future career. |
 | Dakota P - Forestry Technician | Dakota explains how his family guided his interest in forestry and how working on the land has helped him grow. |
 | Issac T - Lumber Mill Lathe Operator | Issac shares what he loves about mill work and encourages youth to explore career options in forestry. |
 | James B - Lumber Mill Assistant Analyst & Crew Supervisor | James Describes what a day in his role looks like and how his forest career has evolved over the years. |
Job Profile Resources
| A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada | Meet Indigenous professionals working across the forest industry and learn how they found their pathway. |  |
| Career Zone Forestry | A simple overview of BC’s forest sector, key occupations, and related high school or post-secondary training. | |
| Workwild Forest Career Guide | Explore dozens of forestry careers, salary ranges, and the education needed to get started | |