Forestry technologists and technicians
Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
BC, QC, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Conduct, supervise and participate in forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurements following accepted scientific and operational procedures
- Assist and perform technical functions in the preparation of forest management and harvest plans using photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems
- Assist in planning and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads
- Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operations involving site preparation, planting, and tending of tree crops
- Coordinate activities such as timber scaling, forest fire suppression, disease or insect control or pre-commercial thinning of forest stands
- Supervise and perform technical functions in forest harvesting operations
- Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors and enforce regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention
- Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations and the general public
- Develop and maintain computer databases
- Supervise forest tree nursery operations
- Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a one- to three-year college program in forestry technology or in a renewable resource program or forest ranger program is usually required.
- checkRegistration with a regulatory body is required for forestry technologists or technicians in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
- checkCertification or licensing as a scaler is required for some positions.
- checkIn Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Market Outlook by Province
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for forestry technologists and technicians (NOC 22112) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Employment in forestry-related professions has been declining year-over-year, and the industry faces several curtailments at wood manufacturing facilities. Stable job growth continues to be inhibited by difficulty accessing economic fibre, falling annual harvests, high U.S. duties and tariffs, and the impacts of extreme weather and wildfires, though the industry remains particularly important to rural and Indigenous communities. Provincial and federal funding for reforestation projects as well as support for wood manufacturing and mass timber may provide some employment opportunities.Here are some key facts about forestry technologists and technicians in British Columbia: Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation. Forestry technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 53%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 9%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations51% of forestry technologists and technicians work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.10% of forestry technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 73% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 27% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for forestry technologists and technicians (NOC 22112) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about forestry technologists and technicians in Quebec: Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation. Forestry technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 46%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 23%Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations60% of forestry technologists and technicians work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of forestry technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 63% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for forestry technologists and technicians (NOC 22112) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about forestry technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Forestry technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 67%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations56% of forestry technologists and technicians work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.20% of forestry technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Government of Nova Scotia
1 active role · Lunenburg, NS
Canfor
1 active role
Davey Tree Expert Company
1 active role · Ottawa, ON
CCI Inc.
1 active role · Prince George, BC
Louisiana-Pacific
1 active role · Fort St. John, BC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
1 active role · Vancouver, BC
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Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to address complex issues and make informed decisions based on ecological, economic and social objectives in forestry activities
Time Management
to ensure fieldwork, data collection, reporting and administrative duties are completed on schedule
Far Vision
to observe and assess large areas of forested landscapes, including tree stands, terrain features and potential hazards
Spatial Orientation
to navigate forested terrain, interpret topographic maps and understand spatial locations within forest ecosystems
Adaptability
to adjust plans, methods and priorities in response to changing weather, terrain and project requirements
Knowledge in Forestry
to understand ecosystems, tree species, wildlife habitats and ecological processes to address complex issues within forestry, such as timber harvesting, reforestation and habitat restoration
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