Starting in 2021 and continuing for 10 years until 2031, the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society will be disbursing a total of $6,650 per year in adult education bursaries each year to successful adult (19+) applicants residing within the District of Barriere or Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Area ‘O’ and who are enrolled or entering into a trades, technology or environmental program within 18 months of the application deadline.

This funding has been provided by Trans Mountain via the District of Barriere and TNRD Area ‘O’.

Click the link below to download the Bursary Guidelines & Application Form.

The Application Deadline is June 30th, 2025.

Are you a local youth (15 – 30 years old) looking to gain milling and manufacturing work experience, and would love to participate in a variety of different tasks?

The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS) is looking for a temporary/seasonal Construction Labourer for our Mill Yard located in the Barriere Industrial Park to join our team for the 2025 summer.

When: Summer 2025 – depending on candidate availability (As early as May or June; no later than early July 2025)

Pay: 18$/hr – may be adjustable commensurate with experience

Applicants must meet the following funding criteria:

– Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
– Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
– Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment*

*Must be 15 by the employment start date; may be older than 30 by the end of the term if they were 30 at the start.
**Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

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Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mike Francis at LNTCFSociety@telus.net
Website: http://www.LNTCFS.org
Phone: (250) 672-1941
Address: Box 983 / 573 Barkley Road, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0