82010 – Supervisors, logging and forestry
This occupation is on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage list (median wage at least 1.3 times the average median wage). From November 3, 2026, 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience in it can add 20 CRS points, or a qualifying job offer in it can earn 50 points. Only the higher of the two counts, not both.
Lead statement
Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations.
Main duties
- Supervise and coordinate 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.
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.
- An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
- Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
- A chemical application licence may be required.
- Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
Example job titles
boom master - logging · logging contractor · silviculture contractor · forestry foreman/woman · woods foreman/woman · logging foreman/woman · forest operations supervisor · forestry conservation contractor · forestry crew supervisor · grapple yarder hook tender · hook and rig supervisor - logging · loading foreman/woman - logging · log yarding boss · logging supervisor · planting crew foreman/woman · pond foreman/woman · production supervisor - logging · setting foreman/woman logging · silviculture supervisor · skidders foreman/woman - logging · logging crew supervisor - forestry · forestry supervisor · hook tender · hook tender - logging · loggers supervisor - forestry · buckers supervisor
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.70 | $34.85 | $50.48 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.81 | $43.42 | $58.33 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.23 | $29.20 | $44.34 |
| New Brunswick | $23.70 | $34.85 | $40.00 |
| Quebec | $24.46 | $31.11 | $39.14 |
| Ontario | $27.00 | $42.31 | $59.13 |
| Manitoba | $23.99 | $35.53 | $62.61 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.79 | $36.88 | $61.55 |
| Alberta | $16.27 | $33.57 | $50.48 |
| British Columbia | $37.00 | $42.00 | $50.48 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.