Supervisors, logging and forestry
Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NB, QC, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres
- Oversee silvicultural activities such as scarification, planting and vegetation control
- Schedule work crews, equipment and transportation for several work locations
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
- Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
- Ensure that government regulations are met
- Communicate with forestry technical, professional and management personnel regarding forest harvesting and forest management plans, procedures and schedules
- Prepare production and other reports
- Hire and train new workers.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a one- to three-year college program for forestry technologists or technicians may be required.
- checkAn industrial first aid certificate may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
- checkA chemical application licence may be required.
- checkFormal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in New Brunswick: Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 71%Construction (NAICS 23): 8%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6% 57% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 42% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.39% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Quebec: Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation. Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 72%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6% 52% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 48% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.13% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Alberta 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Alberta: Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 18%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8% 66% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 34% 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 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.7% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
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Management of Material Resources
to oversee the use of equipment, tools and materials in logging operations, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently and replaced when necessary
Monitoring
to oversee logging and forestry workers to determine progress and quality of work
Multi-Signal Response
to react quickly to indicators of unsafe working conditions and instruct workers on procedures
Far Vision
to monitor large logging sites and assess distant areas for safety hazards or operational efficiency
Attention to Detail
to ensure records of logging and silvicultural operations are maintained for use in reports
Knowledge in Forestry
to make informed decisions, ensure environmentally responsible operations and enhance the overall effectiveness of logging and forest management activities
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