Alberta Junior Forest Rangers

Not your normal summer job...

The Alberta Junior Forest Rangers is a seven week summer work experience program that will expose you to the world of forestry and natural resource management and sciences while working in the great outdoors!

Do you meet these requirements?

  • full-time high school student
  • between 16 and 18 years old
  • looking for excitement, adventure and challenge

If so, this job will give you a chance to explore career options, to gain valuable skills and to contribute to Alberta's forests.

No two days are ever the same...

Today you could be building hiking trails for public recreation – tomorrow, touring the forest from the front seat of a helicopter. As a crew member you will participate in hands-on work-projects, earn certifications though training and meet professionals in the field.

Away from home or in your community...

Junior Forest Rangers live and work in the outdoors away from home – this means building your own bed and sleeping in a tent. Aboriginal Junior Forest Rangers live at home and work in the outdoors – you will learn more about your community and aboriginal heritage. Whatever program you choose, you will face similar challenges, work experiences and endless fun.

Want to know more?

How To Apply

For application forms and information on seasonal employment opportunities within the Junior Forest Ranger Program, visit:

Thomas Parker Memorial Scholarship

Sustainable Resource Development has established a scholarship in memory of Thomas Parker, a participant in the department's Junior Forest Ranger Program. The purpose is to reward individuals who have demonstrated a high level of interest in pursuing a career related to natural resource management.

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Posted: November 12, 2009