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NOC 85120 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Logging and forestry labourers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, 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
Logging and forestry labourers perform a variety of manual tasks such as attaching choker cables to logs, planting trees, clearing brush, spraying chemicals, cleaning up landing areas and assisting other workers in woodlands operations. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
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Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 85120 represents Logging and forestry labourers. This TEER 5 occupation comprises individuals who perform a variety of manual laboring tasks related to forestry and logging operations. Typical duties include clearing brush and debris, planting seedlings, piling logs and wood, spraying herbicides, and assisting logging equipment operators. Common job titles in this category include tree planter, brush cutter, and logging helper.
While TEER 5 occupations do not typically qualify for Express Entry's federal programs directly, individuals working under NOC 85120 may access Canadian permanent residency through alternative immigration pathways. These options include specific streams of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or dedicated federal pilot programs targeting essential manual labor sectors, provided candidates meet all provincial and federal criteria.
There are no formal educational requirements for logging and forestry labourers, though some secondary school education and brief on-the-job training are commonly expected. Safety certifications may also be required depending on the employer.
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 — Logging and forestry labourers is TEER 5, 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.
Logging and forestry labourers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. 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.