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NOC 83110 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Logging machinery operators. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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 resources & agriculture
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Definition
Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and process trees at logging sites. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
Main duties
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Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Logging Machinery Operators are classified under NOC code 83110. This occupation is categorized under TEER 3, which makes skilled workers in this field eligible for several economic immigration pathways to Canada. Candidates in this category may qualify for Express Entry programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled forestry and resource sector workers.
According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), logging machinery operators run heavy equipment—such as feller bunchers, harvesters, delimbers, loaders, and cable yarders—to fell, delimb, buck, and load trees. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school and on-the-job training. Some provinces or employers may also require specific logging crane operator certification or forestry safety association certification.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Logging machinery operators is TEER 3, 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.
Logging machinery operators is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.