Silviculture and forestry workers
Silviculture and forestry workers perform a variety of duties related to reforestation and to the management, improvement and conservation of forest lands.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
NB, NS, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Assess site, select seedlings and plant trees using manual planting tools in reforestation areas
- Operate power thinning saw to thin and space trees in reforestation areas
- Operate chain saw to thin young forest stands
- Control weeds and undergrowth in regenerating forest stands using manual tools and chemicals
- Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment
- Dig trenches, cut trees, pump water on burning areas to fight forest fires under direction of fire suppression officer or forestry technician
- Operate and maintain a skidder, bulldozer or other prime mover to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated
- Perform other silviculture duties such as collecting seed cones, pruning trees, assisting in planting surveys and marking trees for subsequent operations.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a college or other specialized program for silviculture workers or forestry crew workers may be required.
- checkFormal training in power saw operation and maintenance and several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
- checkCompletion of secondary school may be required.
- checkA silvicultural worker's licence may be required.
- checkA chemicals application licence is required.
- checkWorkplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certificates may be required.
- checkExperience as a logging and forestry labourer may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Limited for silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111) in New Brunswick 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.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.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 silviculture and forestry workers in New Brunswick: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Silviculture and forestry workers mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 81% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 16% for all occupations16% of silviculture and forestry workers work all year, while 84% 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 24 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.12% of silviculture and forestry workers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% 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: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111) 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.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 silviculture and forestry workers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Silviculture and forestry workers mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 72%Construction (NAICS 23): 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 occupations15% of silviculture and forestry workers work all year, while 85% 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 32 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.25% of silviculture and forestry workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Very limited for silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several 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.Employment in forestry related professions continue to face challenges that affect stable job growth, such as difficulty accessing economic fibre and extreme weather.Here are some key facts about silviculture and forestry workers in Alberta: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Silviculture and forestry workers mainly work in the following sectors: Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 48%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 21%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations22% of silviculture and forestry workers work all year, while 78% 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 30 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of silviculture and forestry workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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City of Kitchener
1 active role · Kitchener, ON
West Fraser
1 active role · Williams Lake, BC
Government of Nova Scotia
1 active role · Parrsboro, NS
All-Equip
1 active role · St. Marys, ON
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Operation and Control
to operate skidders, bulldozers and other prime movers to pull scarification and site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to monitor the functionality of saws and planting tools to identify when repairs or replacement is necessary to minimize delays and ensure efficient operations
Far Vision
to assess the health and condition of trees and reforestation areas
Static Strength
to plant trees using manual planting tools, to dig trenches, cut trees and pump water on burning areas to fight forest fires
Collaboration
to allow for the sharing of tools, technology and expertise to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Knowledge in Forestry
to understand forest systems to select seedlings to plant and identify diseases or concerns to bring to forestry professionals or supervisors
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