Past Webinars & Events
November 20, 2025, 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. ET
Ready to grow your green career? The Ontario PLT Canada Virtual Career Fair is the perfect opportunity to connect with employers in the forest, conservation, and sustainability sectors!
PLT Canada invites students and job seekers to join the Green Jobs Grow in Ontario: PLT Canada Virtual Career Fair! The 2.5 hour event offers young professionals the opportunity to connect with employers, learn about Ontario’s forest and conservation sector, and potentially even land a green job. Whether you’re actively seeking a job, looking to learn more about what’s available in the sector, or a student looking to make connections, the virtual career fair is a great opportunity for you!
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Are You an Employer Looking to Participate?
Employers will have the chance to recruit the next generation of leaders, learn new perspectives, and support young people across the province in accessing meaningful work experiences, while strengthening Ontario’s forest sector. Ontario employers are eligible to participate in the virtual career fair.
To request a booth, please fill out the Employer Request form.
PLT Canada Workforce-Ready Webinar Series
Set yourself up for success by joining PLT Canada’s Workforce-Ready Webinar Series! Learn how to make your resume stand out, perfect your elevator pitch, and discover the wide range of opportunities in the forest and conservation sector. Plus, learn tips on how to land the job you want.
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Virtual Experience
The Green Jobs Grow in Ontario: PLT Canada Virtual Career Fair will be powered by Remo for networking and 1:1 discussions. For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop with a working webcam and access the event in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. Learn how to get started with your Remo account ahead of the event.
Participating Employers
Check back often as we confirm more employers!
If you’re an employer interested in participating, complete the booth request form.
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Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee (CCSIC)The Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee (CCSIC) promotes and fosters understanding of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and encourages the implementation of sustainable forestry practices to wood suppliers, landowners and the public. The committee was formed in December, 2003. All SFI program participants are equally represented. The Committee consists of SFI Certified Organizations, SFI Program Supporters, SIC Supporters and General Members. Committee Representative |
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Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF)Founded in 1908, the Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is the oldest forest organization in Canada, representing forest practitioners through 17 regional Sections and an International Forestry Network. The Institute provides national leadership in forestry and forest stewardship and supports competency development, knowledge sharing, and public awareness of forest issues. Through its local Sections and national programs—such as e-lectures, field tours, conferences, and education resources—the CIF-IFC offers a welcoming community and meaningful ways to build skills and connections across the forest stewardship community. Committee Representative |
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Canadian Tree Nursery AssociationThe Canadian Tree Nursery Association is the only national voice advocating for tree nurseries from coast to coast to coast. Formed in 2023, our members grow more than 95% of Canada’s tree seedlings, supporting large-scale reforestation and forest restoration efforts nationwide. Organization Representative |
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City of Toronto – Natural Environment and Community ProgramsThe Natural Environment and Community Programs group engages volunteers in Toronto’s natural spaces. Our programming involves organizing tree and shrub planting events, coordinating stewardship activities in parks, hosting regular volunteer stewardship sessions, trail stewardship events, and leading educational talks and guided nature tours throughout the city. Organization Representative |
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City of Toronto – Urban ForestryThe City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry branch maintains trees on streets and in parks and natural areas, and delivers services such as forest health care, tree planting, community programs, and natural area management. The Natural Environment and Community Programs group engages volunteers in Toronto’s natural spaces, which involves organizing tree and shrub planting events, coordinating stewardship activities in parks, hosting regular volunteer stewardship sessions, trail stewardship events, and leading educational talks and guided nature tours throughout the city. The Natural Resource Management group aims to conserve and restore Toronto’s many unique and environmentally significant natural areas. This involves managing invasive plant species through manual and chemical control, planting native tree, shrub, and herbaceous species, and coordinating prescribed burns. Upcoming position opportunity: Natural Resource Worker Organization Representative |
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Collège BoréalCollège Boréal is a public college of applied arts and technology established in Sudbury in 1995. The Collège has a dual mandate: to be both a post-secondary college institution and a vital community development organization. Boréal operates 34 sites including 8 campuses in 27 Ontario communities. As an innovative educational, cultural and community hub that serves Ontario’s francophone population, Collège Boréal’s goal is to produce a highly skilled bilingual workforce that is engaged in French-speaking communities and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality of the province and the country. To this end, it offers more than 70 post-secondary education and apprenticeship programs, including over 30 unique French-language programs in Ontario, as well as a range of other services, including continuing education, corporate training, employment services, academic upgrading, literacy and basic skills training, language training services and settlement services for newcomers.
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Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE)We are Ontario’s leading forest-based innovation accelerator. CRIBE supports and develops a sustainable, profitable provincial forest bio-economy. We bring together researchers, the forest sector, and end users to create and commercialize innovative forest-based, low-carbon solutions. Since 2009, CRIBE has deployed more than $30 million in innovation funding, built the thriving Nextfor collaboration network of bio-economy stakeholders, and developed the ForestEDGE: the first-of-its-kind Forest Economic Development Geospatial Engine. We are an independent, not-for-profit corporation. Organization Representative |
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DomtarDomtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products. Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products. Organization Representative |
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Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)FPAC provides a voice for Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. As an industry with annual revenues exceeding $87.2B, Canada’s forest products sector is one of the country’s largest employers—providing 200,000 direct jobs and operating in hundreds of communities across the country. Our members are committed to collaborating with Indigenous leaders, government bodies, and other key stakeholders to develop a cross-Canada action plan aimed at advancing forest health, while supporting workers, communities and our environment for the long term. Organization Representative |
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GreenFirst Forest ProductsGreenFirst Forest Products is a forest-first business, focused on sustainable forest management and lumber production. The Company owns four sawmills located in rich wood baskets proudly operating over 6.1 million hectares of certified public Ontario forestlands. The Company believes that responsible forest practices, coupled with the long-term green advantage of lumber, provides GreenFirst with significant cyclical and secular advantages in building products. Organization Representative |
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Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd.Haliburton Forest is an unusual company. It is an outdoor lover’s paradise and a wood lover’s dream. It is a research facility and an education centre. It is a property where members of our community make their livelihood, and thousands of visitors make their day. It is a major force in the forest products industry. It is 100,000 acres, 100 lakes, and millions of trees, and it is home to countless creatures. Above all, and always, Haliburton Forest is a sustainably managed forest. In summary, Haliburton Forest is one company with five divisions. We provide year-round employment to 175 people and work closely on a regular basis with 75 independent contractors. We have a skilled management team, devoted staff, and a hands-on, get-it-done attitude. Our business strategy is to be environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable in everything that we do, so that we can prosper over the very long term. This is the story of who we are and what we do, beginning with our history, leading into the present, and ending with a vision for the future of our business. Organization Representative |
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InterforInterfor is one of the world’s largest forest products companies, producing quality lumber for customers across North America and around the globe. With operations in Canada and the United States, we’re focused on safety, innovation, and sustainable forestry. Our team values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. At Interfor, you’ll find opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career in an essential, renewable industry. Start here. Go far. Organization Representatives Mark Austin |
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Invasive Species CentreThe Invasive Species Centre prevents the introduction and spread of high-risk invasive species in Canada by connecting stakeholders with knowledge and technology. Incorporated as a non-for-profit in 2011, the Invasive Species Centre is a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Centre is a respected partner and leader in invasive species science, education, and action. Organization Representatives Deb Sparks Tera Shewchenko |
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Ontario Ministry of Natural ResourcesProtecting Ontario’s biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities. Organization Representatives Adriana Pacitto |
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Ontario Woodlot AssociationThe Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization governed by an elected executive committee, and a volunteer board of directors. The OWA is comprised of a strong network of 21 regional chapters. Our members own and manage woodlots throughout the province and include individuals and organizations that support our goals. We believe that private landowners have a key role to play to ensure that sustainably managed forests remain a part of Ontario’s future. Collectively, we can continue to ensure the healthy future of our private forest resource. |
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The Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP)A national network of land-based education, training and work opportunities for high school aged Indigenous youth. OYEP is a six-week work experience providing training and education in a supportive space that replicates various work environments. The program takes an inclusive approach to Indigenous education, recruitment, retention and provides a safe and predictable learning environment that can be tailored to meet the needs of local communities and partners. OYEP collaborates with local Indigenous communities and consults with Elders to ensure youth feel culturally and spiritually supported in the workplace. Organization Representative |
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Regional Municipality of YorkYork Region strives to protect our forests through careful management and conservation, promoting tree planting and controlling invasive species. The public is invited to explore the forest trails, participate in outdoor programs and take advantage of subsidized tree planting services. Organization Representative Edith Matsumoto |
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SilvacomSince 1983, Silvacom Ltd. has been a leader in innovative natural resource management for public and private sectors. We specialize in forestry, environmental services, and remote sensing, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges. Our team collaborates closely with clients to deliver creative, precise solutions that meet strict regulatory and sustainability standards. We’re driven by innovation, combining technical and business strategies to bridge the gap between goals and results. Recognized as a Top Employer and Employer of Choice™, Silvacom is committed to social responsibility, meaningful community engagement, and charitable initiatives. We believe in doing great work that also makes a difference. Organization Representatives Karrah Watkins |
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SilvaSpanA sister company of Timmerman Timberworks Inc., SilvaSpan was established in 2022 by founders and brothers Michael and Henry Krans, specializing in designing and manufacturing engineered wood products, specifically nail-laminated timber (NLT) panels. SilvaSpan utilizes a proprietary manufacturing process to mass produce precision-engineered NLT panels with finger-jointed lumber, which is beneficial for improving the straightness, strength, and stability of our panels. Our manufacturing facility features the only automated NLT manufacturing process in the North America, meaning SilvaSpan can mass produce finger-jointed NLT panel in a cost-effective, innovative, and efficient way. The mission of SilvaSpan is to work with wood in a sustainable and ethical manner while continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible with such a versatile, natural product – demonstrated by product certifications by Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council. Available position: SilvaSpan is currently hiring an Assistant Production Manager, and our sister company Timmerman Timberworks is looking for Mass Timber Designers and Surveyors. Upcoming opportunities: Sustainability coordination, labourers to work with our wood and manufacturing process, carpenters, and logistics coordination. Organization Representatives Tammy Vanderstarren |
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development. Organization Representatives James Thordarson |
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The Land BetweenSince 2006, The Land Between (TLB) has brought people together – Indigenous and local knowledge holders, scientists, landowners, and youth – to learn from one another, balance progress with conservation, honor traditions, and protect a healthy planet for generations to come. We conduct research and integrate local and Indigenous knowledge to find the middle path towards community resiliency. Award-winning and impact-driven, we value our creative economies, the richness of our heritage, and the wisdom that ensures our grandchildren inherit a healthy planet. Learn more about who we are and what we do here. Organization Representatives AL Lu |
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Wahkohtowin DevelopmentWahkohtowin Development GP Inc. is a social enterprise made up of Chapleau Cree First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation and Brunswick House First Nation, actively pursuing the future needs of communities through the renewal of cultural practices and upholding of rights to create sustainable resource management for the benefit of our shared Traditional Territory, our Communities, and our livelihood. Together, we prioritize and push forward future community needs. We actively engage in capacity development support for our communities across cultural revitalization and sustainable resource development programs to build from within. Our innovative reconciliation-based approach to economic development increases opportunities for revenue generation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Organization Representative |
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West FraserWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood, and other products including pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue and box materials. Organization Representatives Leone Maurer |
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WeyerhaeuserWe grow trees and make forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes, where families are sheltered and raised. We do these things because growing a truly great company is not just about great financial results or being a great place to work, it is also about making a great contribution to society. Organization Representative |
Participating Universities: Forestry Programs
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Sault CollegeSault College of Applied Arts and Technology, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is a vibrant postsecondary institution recognized for its hands-on, career-focused education and commitment to student success. Offering over 80 full-time programs and hundreds of part-time and continuing education options, including eLearning micro-credentials, the college serves a diverse population of learners from across Canada and around the world. With strengths in skilled trades, health sciences, natural environment, Indigenous studies, aviation, and digital learning, Sault College emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and innovation. Its inclusive campus culture, strong industry partnerships, and expanding online presence position it as a leader in workforce development and regional transformation in Northern Ontario. College Representative |
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Lakehead UniversityNestled in the heart of northwestern Ontario, Lakehead University’s Faculty of Natural Resources Management offers an unparalleled setting for hands-on learning. Our Thunder Bay campus is surrounded by vast forests, pristine lakes, and thriving ecosystems—your classroom extends far beyond the lecture hall. Here, students work alongside passionate faculty who know your name and are committed to your success. With a focus on experiential education and professional preparedness, our graduates leave ready to lead in forestry, environmental management, and beyond—equipped with both knowledge and confidence to shape a sustainable future. University Representatives Mr. Riley Cummine
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The Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of TorontoThe Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto offers graduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, forestry, and visual studies—as well as unique undergraduate programs that use architectural studies and visual studies as a lens through which students may pursue a broad, liberal arts-based education. Its mission is to educate students, prepare professionals, and cultivate scholars who will play a leading role in creating more culturally engaged, ecologically sustainable, socially just, and artfully conceived environments. University Representative |
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