Operations Summer Student

Operations Summer Student

4-month Term (May-August)

Slave Lake, Alberta

Our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mills offer Summer Students the chance to learn and earn in a safe production environment. You will work with our production teams to produce OSB safely and efficiently, while learning from the best and saving up for the next year of studies. If you want a great paying job while school is out, where we provide all the training you need to succeed and to learn skills that could build a life-long career, our mill is the place to be!

We are looking for three Operations Summer Students at our Athabasca OSB division, located in Slave Lake, Alberta. This state-of-the-art facility has the longest continuous press in North America, giving us the ability to produce a diverse range of innovative products for customers around the world.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications: 

• Must be an active post-secondary student, returning to school in fall 2026.
• Commitment to working safely coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and respect that experience and knowledge come in many forms.  Even if you don't think you check every box, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Work independently and as part of a high-performance team dedicated to safely and efficiently producing OSB.
• Perform a variety of labour duties to increase productivity and reduce safety risks.
• Monitor performance in your area and troubleshoot any issues that come up.
• Work a variety of shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

So, what’s in it for you?   

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.   
• You’ll receive competitive pay of $25.18/hour.
• Continued development through on the job and classroom training.   
• A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.   

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko.  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.      

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.      

Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say!      

About Slave Lake  

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.  Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

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