National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production, as well as occupations concerned with supervision and equipment operation in the natural resource-based sectors of mining, oil and gas production, forestry and logging, agriculture, horticulture and fishing. Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers are also included. Most occupations in this category are industry specific and do not occur outside of the primary resources industries.

82 - Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

This major group comprises supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 2. Occupations classified in TEER 2, as those included in this group with a 2 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or supervisory or significant safety responsibilities; or the accumulation of several years of experience in a related occupation found in TEER 3, when applicable (TEER 3 includes occupations with a 3 as a second digit in their code).

820 - Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

This sub-major group comprises supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production, including supervisors, logging and forestry; contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas; and contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services.

8201 - Supervisors, logging and forestry

This minor group comprises supervisors, logging and forestry. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

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.