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NOC 21111 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Forestry professionals. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
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.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 21111 designates Forestry professionals who conduct research, develop management plans, and administer programs related to the harvesting, stewardship, and preservation of forest resources. These professionals find employment across Canada within private forestry companies, provincial and federal government departments, consulting firms, and educational institutions. Key job titles under this classification include registered professional forester (RPF), forestry officer, forest pathologist, and consulting forester. Their primary responsibilities typically involve planning and directing forest surveys, establishing short- and long-term forest management plans, supervising silvicultural programs, and advising on forestry policies.
To qualify as a forestry professional under NOC 21111, strict educational and licensing guidelines must be met. Candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree in forestry or forestry engineering. Additionally, in most provinces, practicing independently and using the title Registered Professional Forester (RPF) requires mandatory registration with a provincial professional foresters' association. This professional designation is critical for verifying credentials during the provincial nominee or licensing process after arriving in Canada.
As a TEER 1 occupation, forestry professionals are highly valued in Canada's Express Entry system, primarily through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Given the vital economic role of forestry in provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec, candidates may also access specialized pathways under various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) looking to address regional labor shortages in resource management.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Forestry professionals is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Forestry professionals is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Forestry professionals is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.