National Occupation Code (NOC): 82010

Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

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Job Duties for Supervisors, logging and forestry

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres
• Oversee silvicultural activities such as scarification, planting and vegetation control
• Schedule work crews, equipment and transportation for several work locations
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
• Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
• Ensure that government regulations are met
• Communicate with forestry technical, professional and management personnel regarding forest harvesting and forest management plans, procedures and schedules
• Prepare production and other reports
• Hire and train new workers.

Employment Requirements for Supervisors, logging and forestry

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a one- to three-year college program for forestry technologists or technicians may be required.
• An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
• Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
• A chemical application licence may be required.
• Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.

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