Forestry professionals

NOC

21111

conduct research, develop plans and administer programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources.

Full NOC Description

Forestry professionals conduct research, develop plans and administer and direct programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources. They are employed by the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions and other industries, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations

Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources

Plan and direct woodlands harvesting, reforestation, silviculture and fire prevention and fire suppression programs, road building, wildlife management, environmental protection and insect and vegetation control programs

Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands

Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities

Ensure adherence to government regulations and company objectives

Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry

Develop and oversee programs for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations

Conduct advanced research in the areas of tree improvement, nursery seedling production, forest soils, forest ecology, forest mensuration, forest operations and other areas

Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, municipal, provincial or federal governments or to companies.

Also Known As

appraisal forester
consulting forester
district forester
forester
regional inventory officer - forestry

registered professional forester (RPF)

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in forestry or forestry engineering is required.

Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.

A two-year practicum of supervised work experience and professional examinations are usually required before registration.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Association of Registered Professional Foresters of New Brunswick

Employment by Sex

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15.2%

Female

84.8%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

12.1%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

72.7%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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36.4%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

24.2%

Manufacturing

21.2%

Public administration

18.2%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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12.10%

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

15.20%

Southwest

42.40%

Central

21.20%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

$78,000

Central

$90,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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