01/10/2026
Calling all Prairie Planters
Aspen Forestry is hiring experienced planters for the 2026 season. Here is a snapshot of what the season looks like:
-1.6 million trees, 18 person crew.
-Spring trees in Prince Albert and Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
-Summer trees in Whitecourt and Fox Creek, Alberta
-Season starts tentatively on April 28 and should be wrapped by July 20
-Tree prices: 0.17c prep, 0.18/0.19c raw (depending on contract), 0.20c R&B followed by higher pay outs for burns, fills, etc. Our contracts are mainly raw ground.
-All mandatory training, orientation and voluntary extra work are paid hourly at the provincial minimum wage
-Vacation pay is added on top of all earnings and paid out each pay period
-Crew stays in motel with kitchenettes, Airbnb or lodges. Typically, you won’t have your own room, unless the accommodation is set up that way.
-Crew is responsible for buying their own food and cooking for themselves.
-No “camp” cost
We’re a company owned by tree planters who love the job. All 3 of our management each have 15+ years in the planting industry, and we are in the field working alongside the crew every day. If you have questions please contact [email protected]. If you’re interested in working with us this season, please apply through our website: www.aspen-forestry.com
