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NOC 84110 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Chain saw and skidder operators. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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
Chain saw and skidder operators operate chain saws to fell, delimb and buck trees, and operate skidders to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Chain saw and skidder operators are classified under NOC code 84110. This occupation belongs to TEER 4, which typically represents roles requiring a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. These professionals are vital to Canada's forestry and logging sector, primarily operating chain saws to fell, delim, and buck trees, as well as driving skidders to transport felled trees to landing areas for processing.
To work in Canada as a chain saw and skidder operator under NOC 84110, candidate requirements usually include some secondary school education. Additionally, several months of on-the-job training or formal logging training programs are typically required. Employers and provincial regulatory bodies may also require specific safety certifications, such as workplace first aid and chain saw safety certification, to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Temporary and permanent immigration pathways exist for experienced forestry workers. While TEER 4 occupations are generally excluded from direct Federal Skilled Worker programs, candidates can often pursue Canadian permanent residency through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or various Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting skilled agricultural and natural resource workers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Chain saw and skidder operators is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Chain saw and skidder operators is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of 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.