Freeman Lumber

04/27/2026

What an incredible milestone—FREEMAN Farm to Table is sold out a full 5 months in advance. We want to thank Freeman Lumber for their leadership and overwhelming support of the community!

Thanks to its incredible success this year, the Freeman Farm to Table event is moving to a new home at the beautiful Bull Point Estate With sweeping ocean views and a larger, more versatile space, this venue promises to make the evening one to remember.

We’re already counting down the days until we get together to celebrate by the sea!

04/24/2026

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteer fire fighters in our, and surrounding communities for their quick response and efforts in dealing with the fire at our mill today.

Because of their professionalism and expertise we have had minimal damage, safe employees, and are expecting to be back to normal operations by midday today April 24, 2026.

Special thanks to Greenfield and District, North Queens, Bridgewater, Northfield, New Germany, Liverpool and Tri-District (Wileville, Newcombville, Baker Settlement & Chelsea) Fire Rescue

04/22/2026

Come and see our team tomorrow between 10am-1pm! ☺️

Reminder to all Job Seekers.

04/20/2026

Its that time of year again and we hit the ground running!

This planting season we are planning to plant 400 hectares with 715,000 trees in Shelburne, Digby, Queens, and Lunenburg counties.

Last year we planted 300,000 trees so we are excited for the growth of our program this year!

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04/14/2026

04/06/2026

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Huge thank-you to our sponsors!! We love when our Banner is full of support! 🏒

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03/23/2026

Wildfire Season started this month. Between March 15th and October 15th, it is important to check fire restrictions and follow municipal bylaws.

As forestry workers, there is an added responsibility on us to have the equipment required for fighting fire.

For more information on how to be safe this wildfire season, whether it is in your own back yard or our province’s, please follow the links below.

https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/
https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/forestfire.htm

03/17/2026

Now Hiring: Loader Operator – Freeman Lumber

Freeman Lumber is looking for an experienced Loader Operator to join our team! If you’re reliable, safety minded, and comfortable operating a forklift or heavy equipment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do
• Load/unload and move lumber
• Operate equipment safely
• Do daily equipment checks & basic maintenance
• Keep your area clean and organized
• Help with other tasks as needed

What You Bring
• Forklift or heavy equipment experience
• Able to work in all weather
• Good communication skills
• Can work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Valid driver’s license & eligible to work in Canada

Pay
• $25.50/hr (after probation)
• $24.39/hr during probation

Join a respected local employer with steady work and a great team.

Apply today and build your future with Freeman Lumber!

03/11/2026

Summer Jobs at Freeman Lumber – $22.76/hr + $750 Bonus – up to 10 positions available

Location: Greenfield, NS
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 45 hrs/week (no weekends!)
Term: 16 week summer work term (May–August)

Freeman Lumber is hiring post secondary students for full time summer production roles. If you want strong summer earnings, hands on experience, and a supportive team environment, this is a great opportunity to build real world skills.

What You’ll Do
• Sort, stack, and move lumber in an automated manufacturing environment
• Assist production staff and mill operators
• Keep work areas clean and safe
• Follow safety procedures
• General labour tasks across the mill
No experience needed — we train you.

What You’ll Get
• $22.76/hour
• $750 perfect attendance bonus
• Monday–Friday schedule (your weekends are free!)
• Experience in a modern lumber manufacturing facility
• A team that values student workers

Who Can Apply
• 18+
• Currently enrolled in college or university or graduating this year
• Available May–August
• Reliable, safety minded, and ready for physical, hands on work

Apply by emailing your resume to: [email protected]

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

03/03/2026

🌲 Help Bring Forestry Education to Life 🌲

The 2026 Atlantic Teachers’ Tour is coming to Bridgewater, NS | August 10–13, and we’re inviting industry partners to help make it possible.

Sponsors are essential to the success of this immersive, hands-on professional development experience—connecting educators directly with the people, places, and practices that shape our forests. Through field visits and real conversations, teachers gain a deeper understanding of sustainable forest management, innovation, and the wide range of careers within the forestry sector—knowledge they take straight back to their classrooms.

🎓 Teachers & educators: Applications are now OPEN!
🌿 Support the future workforce: Sponsorship opportunities are available now.

👉 Learn more or get involved at https://teacherstour.com

Contact the Canadian Woodlands Forum [email protected] for offline sponsorship options.

With sincere thanks to our long-standing sponsors whose continued support helps us expand our outreach and inspire the next generation of forest leaders. Please share this post with an educator who would love a hands-on, outdoor learning experience this summer!

02/27/2026

Members of our woodlands team travelled to Fredericton, NB last week to see a variety of new, innovative, silvicultural techniques and equipment to improve mechanical pre-commercial thinning productivity.

02/19/2026