NOC 21111: Forestry professionals

What is NOC 21111?

NOC 21111 is the code for forestry professionals in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include appraisal forester, consulting forester, district forester and forester. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $47.00 an hour.

NOC code

21111

TEER

1: University degree

Broad category

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

Express Entry

Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)

Category draws

None

Median wage

$47.00 an hour

Job titles under NOC 21111

Forestry professionals conduct research, develop plans and administer and direct programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources. They are employed by the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions and other industries, or they may be self-employed.

Main job titles

• appraisal forester
• consulting forester
• district forester
• forester
• regional inventory officer - forestry
• registered professional forester (RPF)

All 21 job titles in the NOC index

appraisal forester, consulting forester, Crown lands forester, district forester, extension forester, forest engineer, forest nursery forester, forester, industrial forester, operations forester, parks and recreation forester, private lands forester, professional forester, project forester, regional forest inventory officer, regional inventory officer - forestry, registered professional forester (RPF), research forester, superintendent - forestry, unit forester, urban forester.

Also included in this group

• forest engineer
• superintendent - forestry

Main duties of NOC 21111

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 to 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.

Additional information

• Supervisory and senior occupations in this unit group require additional experience.
• With experience, mobility is possible to management positions in government and industry.

Is NOC 21111 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 21111 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Similar NOC codes to compare

If your work leans toward one of these, read its duties too. The closest match is the one whose lead statement and main duties describe most of what you did.

Classified somewhere else

• Forest economist: 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
• Forestry operations manager: 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
• Forestry policy director - government services: 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
• Forestry programs manager - government services: 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration
• Research director - forestry: 20011 Architecture and science managers
• Woodlands manager: 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing

Same minor group (2111 Life science professionals)

• 21110 Biologists and related scientists, TEER 1
• 21112 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists, TEER 1

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Using NOC 21111 duties on your resume

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For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 21111 as you write.

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a appraisal forester?

NOC 21111, Forestry professionals, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 21111?

TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 21111 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.

Is NOC 21111 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.

How much does NOC 21111 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $47.00 an hour, with most wages between $31.39 and $62.50. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 21111 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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