21111 - Forestry Professionals

Forestry Professionals are in high demand throughout Canada’s Government, Public, and Private sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Forestry Professionals in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Forestry Professionals that can range from $57,800 to $111,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Forestry Professionals Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions, and other industries, or they may be self-employed. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Forestry Professionals in Canada.

Forestry Professionals in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Forestry Professionals pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Appraisal forester
• Consulting forester
• District forester
• Forester
• Regional inventory officer - forestry
• Registered professional forester (RPF)
• Forest engineer
• Superintendent - forestry

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 companies.

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.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 21111

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Forestry Professionals are expected to total 11,500, while 9,600 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Forestry Professional Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 21111.