National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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82010 - Supervisors, logging and forestry

Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • forest operations supervisor
    • forestry crew supervisor
    • hook tender - logging
    • logging contractor
    • logging foreman/woman
    • production supervisor - logging
    • silviculture supervisor
    • woods foreman/woman

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Chain saw and skidder operators (See 84110 Chain saw and skidder operators)
    • Forestry and logging manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)
    • Forestry technologists and technicians (See 22112 Forestry technologists and technicians)
    • Logging machinery operators (See 83110 Logging machinery operators)
    • Silviculture and forestry workers (See 84111 Silviculture and forestry workers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Supervise and co-ordinate 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Completion of a one- to three-year college program for forestry technologists or technicians may be required.
    • Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
    • Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
    • A chemical application licence may be required.
    • An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
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