National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22112: 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. Below are the main duties, all 62 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22112?
NOC 22112 is the code for forestry technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include conservation technician - forestry, cruising technician - forestry, enforcement officer - forestry and extension ranger - forestry. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), 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 $32.97 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22112
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $32.97 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22112
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. They are employed by the forest industry sector, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and other industries and institutions, or they may be self-employed.
Main 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
All 62 job titles in the NOC index
chief cruiser, chief scaler, conservation technician - forestry, crew leader - forest fire suppression, cruiser, cruising technician - forestry, enforcement officer - forestry, extension forest ranger, extension ranger - forestry, field office supervisor - forestry, fire crew leader - forestry, fire suppression crew foreman/woman - forestry, fire suppression officer - forestry, forest engineering technician, forest engineering technologist, forest extension technician, forest fire officer, forest fire ranger, forest fire technician, forest firefighting crew leader, forest inventory resource officer, forest planning technician, forest protection coordinator, forest regional inventory technician, forest research technologist, forest resource management technician, forest resource technician, forest survey technician, forest technician, forestry conservation and preservation technician, forestry conservation and preservation technologist, forestry conservation research technician, forestry conservation research technologist, forestry conservation technician, forestry conservation technologist, forestry crew coordinator, forestry extension technician, forestry technician, forestry technician supervisor, forestry technologist, log grader, log scaler, natural resources technician - forestry, nursery technician - forestry, protection coordinator - forestry, range conservationist, range manager, research assistant - forestry, resource technician - forestry, scaler - forestry, scaler technician - logging, scalers supervisor, scaling coordinator - logging, senior fire control technician, silviculture technician, silviculture technologist, silviculturist, timber cruiser, timber marker, timber rider, timber scaler, timber technician.
Also included in this group
- range manager
Main duties of NOC 22112
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.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a one- to three-year college program in forestry technology or in a renewable resource program or forest ranger program is usually required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for forestry technologists or technicians in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
- Certification or licensing as a scaler is required for some positions.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Additional information
- Mobility may be possible to occupations in natural resource and wildlife management and in parks management.
Is NOC 22112 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22112 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
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 22112 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.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.50 | $32.97 | $44.71 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.30 | $33.17 | $44.14 |
| Prince Edward Island | $23.09 | $31.03 | $38.80 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.60 | $37.79 | $45.00 |
| New Brunswick | $23.25 | $33.02 | $44.95 |
| Quebec | $22.50 | $32.00 | $43.59 |
| Ontario | $22.89 | $35.38 | $45.05 |
| Manitoba | $16.94 | $28.66 | $40.89 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.35 | $27.54 | $41.91 |
| Alberta | $26.59 | $36.20 | $57.87 |
| British Columbia | $24.50 | $32.00 | $42.94 |
| Northwest Territories | $20.39 | $39.43 | $55.55 |
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.
Using NOC 22112 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
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 22112 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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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 conservation technician - forestry?
NOC 22112, Forestry technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22112?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22112 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 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 22112 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 22112 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $32.97 an hour, with most wages between $22.50 and $44.71. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22112 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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