22112

Forestry technologists and technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection. They are employed by the forest industry sector, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and other industries and institutions, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Conduct, supervise and participate in forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurements following accepted scientific and operational procedures
Assist and perform technical functions in the preparation of forest management and harvest plans using photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems
Assist in planning and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads
Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operations involving site preparation, planting, and tending of tree crops
Coordinate activities such as timber scaling, forest fire suppression, disease or insect control or pre-commercial thinning of forest stands
Supervise and perform technical functions in forest harvesting operations
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors and enforce regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention
Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations and the general public
Develop and maintain computer databases
Supervise forest tree nursery operations
Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.

Example job titles

•conservation technician - forestry
•cruising technician - forestry
•enforcement officer - forestry
•extension ranger - forestry
•fire suppression officer - forestry
•forest fire technician
•forest inventory resource officer
•forest survey technician

Overview

Forestry technologists and technicians (NOC 22112) play a critical role in managing, protecting, and conserving Canada's vast forest resources. Under the ESDC NOC 2021 classification, this occupation falls under TEER Category 2. Professionals in this field assist in forest management, conduct forest inventories, perform silvicultural activities, supervise logging operations, and assist in forest fire prevention and suppression. They are employed by forest industry companies, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and educational institutions.

To qualify for immigration pathways under NOC 22112, candidates typically must meet specific educational and training requirements. This includes completion of a one- to three-year college program in forestry technology or forest technology. Certification or registration with provincial associations of forest technologists is available and may be required in certain provinces. As a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this role may be eligible for Canadian immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry), Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), and other regional immigration pathways.

Immigration pathways depend on meeting standard IRCC criteria, including language proficiency, education assessments, and work experience verification. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official guidelines, consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.