Engineering Student
Tolko IndustriesJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Tolko Industries is seeking an eight‑month Engineering Co‑op Student starting May 2026 in Slave Lake, Alberta, to join the Athabasca Oriented‑Strand Board division and work with seasoned professionals on process improvement, product development and innovation. The ideal candidate is enrolled in an Engineering or Wood Science program, with excellent communication, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently to find innovative solutions. You will support the SR&ED program, generate long‑term data trends, standardize data collection across mills, and help improve safety, quality, throughput and uptime while collaborating with multiple departments. Compensation ranges from $52,000 to $60,000, plus a northern allowance, relocation support, and potential signing bonus; apply at tolko.com/careers and tailor your resume to highlight relevant projects, data analysis and teamwork, plus a clear demonstration of your passion for technology and sustainability.
Engineering Student
8-month term beginning May 2026
Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Engineering Students use their passion for technology and appetite for new challenges to tackle improvements across our mill. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals to build your skills and gain meaningful experience in process improvement, product development, and innovation. If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, read on to learn more.
We're looking for an Engineering Co-op Student to join our Athabasca Oriented-Strand Board 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 forest products such as Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) and Engineered Wood Products (EWP) for customers around the world.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an Engineering or Wood Science program.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machines.
- A passion for technology and innovation.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and use own resources to find innovative solutions to new problems.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role, you will:
- Support the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program.
- Generate data showing long-term trends.
- Standardize data collection across our SBB mills.
- Be driven to find solutions and ways to improve processes.
- Be responsible for recommending methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime, and will provide support to the technical team.
- Have opportunities to work with numerous departments across the mill.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You'll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $52,000 to $60,000 per year.
- You'll be eligible for a northern allowance on top of your base pay.
- Returning students may be eligible for a signing bonus.
- You may also be eligible for relocation support.
- You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job training.
- You’ll be part of 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.
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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, an 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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