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Benefits
& Perks

Come for the job.  
Stay for the lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a career that provides both purpose and a good paycheque—one that inspires and challenges you, lets you stay active and use new tech, and rewards you with a lifestyle that delivers a healthy work/life balance—you’ve come to the right place.

Forestry has so much to offer

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There's a lot to like about the forest sector. You’ll find plenty of fulfilling career paths available, the ability to enjoy a great quality of life, earn higher than average compensation, and have a real opportunity to make a difference.

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Forestry pays

Alberta has over 30,000 direct and indirect forestry jobs, and employee average annual earnings in paper and wood product manufacturing, forestry logging and support are all above the national average.

Never stop learning

Alberta’s forest sector provides apprenticeship opportunities and programs to encourage career advancement, and enrolment in accredited training programs.

Live the good life

Forestry provides a chance for a good life, and well-paying, meaningful, challenging careers.

Make a difference

Your work supports sustainable forest management principles and practices that ensure this renewable natural resource continues to benefit the lives of all Albertans.

Enjoy the great outdoors

Whether you’re working in wilderness or recreating there in your free time, living in one of the many Alberta communities supported by the forest industry gives you access to our province’s spectacular natural areas.

Forestry is for everyone

Alberta’s forest sector is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Work with your best friend

When out in the field, many foresters bring their dogs to work with them.