CANFOR
Northern Interior Career Expo 2026
Canfor at Booth #14

Turn your trade training into a career at Canfor.

Bring your skills, questions and career goals. Trades students, apprentices and recent graduates can meet Canfor recruiters and pre-book a focused screening conversation.

Pre-book your screening interview Built for a direct, useful conversation
Skilled trades environment representing career opportunities at Canfor
Start the conversation on-site
Your training already has momentum.
Screening format
20-minute interviews
Find the team
Booth #14 · Atrium North
Expo dates
Sep 23 (Wed), 2026 9:00 AM - Sep 24, 4:00 PM PDT
Plan your visit

Two days. One clear path into the trades.

Meet Canfor’s recruiting and operations team at Booth #14, explore skilled-trades careers, and pre-book a 20-minute on-site screening interview.

Expo 2026 In-person

Northern Interior Trades & Industry Career Expo 2026

When

Sep 23 (Wed), 2026 9:00 AM - Sep 24, 4:00 PM PDT

Venue

Building C – Heavy Trades Shop & Atrium, Northern Interior Trades Institute, 4180 Willow Cale Road, Prince George, BC V2N 6E9

Find Canfor

Booth #14 · Atrium North

Adjacent to the industrial electrical shop entrance

Pre-Book Your Screening Interview
Full schedule

On the floor at NITI

All times PDT
Wed, Sep 23 · 9:00–11:00 AM
Booth open, general floor traffic — Booth #14
Wed, Sep 23 · 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
From Apprentice to Journeyperson: Building a Career in Forest Products — Lecture Hall C-201
Wed, Sep 23 · 12:00–1:00 PM
Canfor-sponsored lunch mixer and informal Q&A — Atrium Commons
Wed, Sep 23 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Booth open plus resume review drop-in — Booth #14
Wed, Sep 23 · 4:15–5:00 PM
Indigenous Trades Pathways roundtable — Room C-118
Thu, Sep 24 · 9:00–10:00 AM
A Day in the Life: Maintenance at a Modern Sawmill, with VR walkthrough — Heavy Trades Shop, Bay 3
Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
On-site screening interviews, pre-booked plus walk-in overflow — Rooms C-104 through C-107
Thu, Sep 24 · 2:00–3:00 PM
Instructor and department head meet-and-greet — Faculty Lounge, Building A
Thu, Sep 24 · 3:00–4:00 PM
Booth teardown and final walk-ins — Booth #14
Career conversations

Trades careers we want to discuss

Explore immediate openings and the skilled-trades paths Canfor expects to build over the next 6 to 12 months.

Local hiring relevance

Canfor currently lists a Certified HD Mechanic role in Prince George—one clear signal that skilled-trades talent is needed locally.

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Canfor team on-site

Meet the people behind the conversation.

Connect directly with recruiters, program leaders, and a hiring manager who can answer practical questions about trades careers at Canfor.

5 team members on-site1 remote coordinator
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Booth lead

Dana Whitcombe

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Wood Products

Owns Prince George and Houston sawmill requisitions.

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Curtis Nagra

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Maintenance & Trades

Leads screening interviews for the millwright and heavy duty mechanic pipeline.

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Priya Sandhu

Apprenticeship & Early Careers Program Manager

Your contact for apprenticeship information and Red Seal pathway questions.

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Ryan Belcourt

Maintenance Superintendent, Intercontinental Pulp Mill

Brings a hiring manager’s technical perspective to the floor.

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Marissa Cole

Indigenous Talent Partner

Supports community and First Nations outreach as NITI advisory liaison.

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Remote support

Tyler Hoefsloot

Recruiting Coordinator

Handles scheduling, ATS entry, and day-after follow-up.

Come prepared with your questions

Start the conversation with the person closest to your career path.

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Interview pre-booking

Four steps to your Canfor screening

Register now, choose your time when scheduling opens, and know exactly when to expect a response.

Pre-Book Your Screening
01

Register your profile

Share your name, program, expected completion date, trade interest, ticket level and relocation willingness. Screening also covers shift and rotation tolerance, safety-first orientation and a Class 5 licence.

02
September 15

Watch for your link

Every pre-registrant receives a self-serve scheduling link, so you can book without waiting for a recruiter to coordinate by email.

03
20-minute screening

Choose your on-site time

Select a screening slot for Thursday, September 24. Walk-in overflow is available, but pre-booking gives you the clearest path to a dedicated conversation.

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Follow-up: 48 hoursQualified: 5 business days

Get a prompt next step

All attendees receive follow-up within 48 hours. Qualified candidates are routed to a hiring manager within five business days.

Pre-Book Your Screening
Career development at Canfor

Build skills that grow with your career.

From your first placement to leadership development, Canfor supports practical learning in collaborative, respectful workplaces where safety, sustainability, innovation and every contribution matter.

Industrial work environment supporting skilled trades careers
Learn on work that matters

Build your trade while helping create low-carbon lumber, pulp, paper and bioproduct solutions.

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Enter the trade

Start with a clear pathway

Explore student co-ops, apprenticeship information and guidance toward your Red Seal pathway—support designed for trades students, apprentices and recent graduates.

02
Build your craft

Keep learning, with people behind you

Develop through Canfor College, lifelong learning and MentorMe mentorship. Turn day-to-day experience into stronger technical judgment and lasting confidence.

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Grow your impact

Prepare for what comes next

Early-career leadership training helps you expand your contribution in a growth-oriented workplace—without losing sight of safe work, strong teams and responsible manufacturing.

Canfor at a glance

A global company with Northern roots.

See the scale behind a career at Canfor—from teams and operations to measurable progress in renewable energy.

6,500+

employees worldwide

66

operations and offices

51

communities across Canada, the United States and Europe

Operational energy
80%approximately

of the energy used in Canfor operations comes from renewable sources.

Reforestation in action

56 million seedlings planted in 2025—and more than one billion over the past 20 years.

Explore Canfor’s sustainability
Canfor skilled trades recruiting

Pre-book your Canfor screening interview.

Secure a limited 20-minute conversation about where your trade training could take you next. Canfor is prioritizing students, apprentices, and recent graduates ready to build a career in industry.

MillwrightElectricalHeavy duty equipmentPower engineeringWelding
Pre-Book My 20-Minute Interview
Screening pass

Put your name on the shortlist.

Bring your training, your questions, and a clear idea of where you’re willing to work. Canfor’s recruiting team will focus the conversation on fit and next steps.

Focused, direct, and built for skilled-trades candidates.
Limited20MINInterview slot
All attendees receive follow-up within 48 hours; qualified candidates are routed to a hiring manager within five business days.

Pre-Book Your Canfor Screening Interview

Register your interest and receive the self-serve interview scheduling link on September 15.

01Basic informationYour contact profile
02Screening questionsA short questionnaire
Profile
Background
Full Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number
Current Trade, Program or Role *
Current Location *
LinkedIn Profile
Resume / CV
Which trades or career paths are you interested in discussing? *
Which Canfor locations would you consider relocating to? *
Are you comfortable working shifts or rotations? *
When do you expect to complete your current program or apprenticeship?
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