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YOUR FUTURE IS IN FORESTRY
Work Wild exists to educate, advise and inform young Albertans about to embark on one of the most important paths in their lives—their careers.
Let us spark your curiosity, challenge old ideas, and open doors to a career path that is not only rewarding, but essential to our planet.
We provide insight on the many career paths in Alberta’s sustainable forest industry, information about education and training, scholarship opportunities, current job openings, and classroom resources.
You're the Future
Beyond the Trees lies A World of Possibilities
You may be surprised to learn that a career in forestry is about more than just trees. Work Wild brings industry and education together to highlight many exciting possibilities for you to consider.
Discover Your Values-Driven Career
Discover a future built on innovation, environmental stewardship, and community growth. Discover a diverse range of careers that matter. Careers that reflect your values, offer stable and fulfilling work, pay well, and grow with you.
Find Your Perfect Fit
Are you a hands-on problem solver looking for a tech role? Interested in connecting with the land by working in the great outdoors? Or are you a big picture thinker looking to make a positive environmental impact through sustainable practices? There is a career path in the forest industry that checks all the boxes.
Your Journey Starts Here
A future in forestry is a future that is going somewhere. We invite you to keep exploring and learning more about forestry in Alberta, the many employment options, current job openings, available scholarships, classroom resources, and more.
Meet the
Work Wild
Team
Aspen Dudzic
Aspen leads AFPA’s public education campaigns, Work Wild and Love Alberta Forests, and hosts Forestry Talks, a podcast that explores all things forestry in Alberta.
Aaron Krips
Aaron works on all things communications, including AFPA’s public education campaigns, Work Wild and Love Alberta Forests, creating engaging content and promoting forestry careers.
Forrest Battjes
Certified teacher with outdoor education and environmental monitoring experience, dedicated to helping students explore various forest and environmental career opportunities.
Laura Brandon
Laura is a Registered Professional Forester and an experienced environmental educator. She enjoys birdwatching, hiking, and spending time in the forest.