85120
Logging and forestry labourers
- Express Entry skill level
- No
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
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.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist other workers at logging sites
- Attach chokers or cables to felled trees for yarding
- Plant trees using manual tools
- Spray herbicides from the ground using manual spraying equipment
- Clear trails through woodlands using chain saws
- Clean up landing areas at logging sites.
Example job titles
- •chokerman/woman
- •forestry labourer
- •logging labourer
- •seasonal tree planter
- •swamper - logging and forestry
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. Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.