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22112.00 – Forestry technologists and technicians

Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Conservation technician - forestry
  • Cruising technician - forestry
  • Enforcement officer - forestry
  • Extension ranger - forestry
  • Fire suppression officer - forestry
  • Forest fire technician
  • Forest inventory resource officer
  • Forest survey technician
  • Forest technician
  • Forestry technician
  • Forestry technologist
  • Resource technician - forestry
  • Scaler technician - logging
  • Scaling coordinator - logging
  • Silviculture technician

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to address complex issues and make informed decisions based on ecological, economic and social objectives in forestry activities
  • Time Management to ensure fieldwork, data collection, reporting and administrative duties are completed on schedule
  • Far Vision to observe and assess large areas of forested landscapes, including tree stands, terrain features and potential hazards
  • Spatial Orientation to navigate forested terrain, interpret topographic maps and understand spatial locations within forest ecosystems
  • Adaptability to adjust plans, methods and priorities in response to changing weather, terrain and project requirements
  • Knowledge in Forestry to understand ecosystems, tree species, wildlife habitats and ecological processes to address complex issues within forestry, such as timber harvesting, reforestation and habitat restoration

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct, supervise and participate in forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurements following accepted scientific and operational procedures
  • Assist and perform technical functions in the preparation of forest management and harvest plans using photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems
  • Assist in planning and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads
  • Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operations involving site preparation, planting, and tending of tree crops
  • Coordinate activities such as timber scaling, forest fire suppression, disease or insect control or pre-commercial thinning of forest stands
  • Supervise and perform technical functions in forest harvesting operations
  • Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors and enforce regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention
  • Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations and the general public
  • Develop and maintain computer databases
  • Supervise forest tree nursery operations
  • Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.

Additional information

  • Mobility may be possible to occupations in natural resource and wildlife management and in parks management.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Biological technologists and technicians (22110)
  • Conservation and fishery officers (22113)
  • Forestry professionals (21111)
  • Supervisors, logging and forestry (82010)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

221 – Technical occupations related to natural sciences

Minor group

2211 – Technical occupations in life sciences

Unit group

22112 – Forestry technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22112.00 – Forestry technologists and technicians

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