NOC 2021 · 82010 · TEER 2
NOC 82010: Supervisors, logging and forestry
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$34.85 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 82010 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 82010 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 82010 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise and co-ordinate 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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- forest operations supervisor
- forestry crew supervisor
- hook tender - logging
- logging contractor
- logging foreman/woman
- production supervisor - logging
- silviculture supervisor
- woods foreman/woman
All 25 job titles in NOC 82010
- boom master - logging
- buckers supervisor
- forest operations supervisor
- forestry conservation contractor
- forestry crew supervisor
- forestry foreman/woman
- forestry supervisor
- grapple yarder hook tender
- hook and rig supervisor - logging
- hook tender - logging
- loading foreman/woman - logging
- log yarding boss
- loggers supervisor - forestry
- logging contractor
- logging crew supervisor - forestry
- logging foreman/woman
- logging supervisor
- planting crew foreman/woman
- pond foreman/woman
- production supervisor - logging
- setting foreman/woman logging
- silviculture contractor
- silviculture supervisor
- skidders foreman/woman - logging
- woods foreman/woman
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a one- to three-year college program for forestry technologists or technicians may be required.
- Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
- Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
- A chemical application licence may be required.
- An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 82010 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.70 | $34.85 | $50.48 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.81 | $43.42 | $58.33 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.23 | $29.20 | $44.34 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $23.70 | $34.85 | $40.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $24.46 | $31.11 | $39.14 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $27.00 | $42.31 | $59.13 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $23.99 | $35.53 | $62.61 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.79 | $36.88 | $61.55 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $16.27 | $33.57 | $50.48 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $37.00 | $42.00 | $50.48 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in New Brunswick:
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 71%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
57% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
39% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Quebec:
Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 72%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
52% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
13% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Nova Scotia:
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 33%
Building services (NAICS 5617): 14%
Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 11%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
75% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
21% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 90% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 10% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Ontario:
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 17%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
70% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
13% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in Alberta:
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14%
Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8%
66% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
7% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in forestry-related professions has been declining year-over-year, and the industry faces several curtailments at wood manufacturing facilities.
Stable job growth continues to be inhibited by difficulty accessing economic fibre, falling annual harvests, high U.S. duties and tariffs, and the impacts of extreme weather and wildfires, though the industry remains particularly important to rural and Indigenous communities.
Provincial and federal funding for reforestation projects as well as support for wood manufacturing and mass timber may provide some employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about supervisors, logging and forestry in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 53%
Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
56% of supervisors, logging and forestry work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
18% of supervisors, logging and forestry are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedManitoba
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedSaskatchewan
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 82010 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 84110 Chain saw and skidder operators
- 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
- 22112 Forestry technologists and technicians
- 83110 Logging machinery operators
- 84111 Silviculture and forestry workers
Questions
NOC 82010: common questions
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What TEER category is NOC 82010?
Is NOC 82010 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 82010 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 82010 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 8Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupationsBroad Category
- 82Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related productionMajor Group
- 820Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related productionSub-major Group
- 8201Supervisors, logging and forestryMinor Group
- 82010Supervisors, logging and forestry
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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