Forestry professionals
Occupation · NOC 2021 21111 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 21111
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 4
- Median wage, Canada
- C$47.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 91
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About this occupation
Forestry professionals conduct research, develop plans and administer and direct programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources. They are employed by the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions and other industries, or they may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- appraisal forester
- consulting forester
- district forester
- forester
- regional inventory officer - forestry
- registered professional forester (RPF)
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations
- Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources
- Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs, road building, wildlife management, environmental protection and insect and vegetation control programs
- Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands
- Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities
- Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives
- Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry
- Develop and oversee programs for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations
- Conduct advanced research in the areas of tree improvement, nursery seedling production, forest soils, forest ecology, forest mensuration, forest operations and other areas
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in forestry or forestry engineering is required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
- A two-year practicum of supervised work experience and professional examinations are usually required before registration.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
- Art Massif Structure de bois inc.1
- Nadeau Foresterie Urbaine inc.1
- Ne-daa-kii-me-naan Inc.1
- Chinook Cheese Ltd1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 0 | 10 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Federal Skilled Worker75
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$31.39 | C$47.00 | C$62.50 |
| Alberta | C$30.58 | C$45.88 | C$65.54 |
| British Columbia | C$33.65 | C$40.00 | C$68.68 |
| New Brunswick | C$28.39 | C$41.27 | C$60.81 |
| Nova Scotia | C$31.22 | C$44.66 | C$64.03 |
| Ontario | C$31.39 | C$40.00 | C$53.06 |
| Quebec | C$35.00 | C$49.00 | C$57.69 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 91
- Vacancies advertised
- 105
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$26.83
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