Logging and forestry labourers

NOC

85120

perform a variety of manual tasks such as attaching choker cables to logs, planting trees, clearing brush, cleaning up landing areas and assisting other workers in woodlands operations.

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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.

Also Known As

chokerman/woman
forestry labourer
logging labourer
seasonal tree planter
swamper - logging and forestry

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school may be required.

Completion of pre-employment safety courses may be required.

Several weeks of formal and on-the-job training are provided.

Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) certificate may be required.

Chemicals application licence may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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33.3%

Female

66.7%

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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8.3%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

72.9%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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81.3%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

10.4%

Manufacturing

N/A

8.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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10.40%

Northeast

16.70%

Southeast

27.10%

Southwest

25.00%

Central

20.80%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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