National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 82010: Supervisors, logging and forestry
Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. Below are the main duties, all 25 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 82010?
NOC 82010 is the code for supervisors, logging and forestry in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include forest operations supervisor, forestry crew supervisor, hook tender - logging and logging contractor. 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 $34.85 an hour.
- NOC code
- 82010
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $34.85 an hour
Job titles under NOC 82010
Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.
Main job titles
- forest operations supervisor
- forestry crew supervisor
- hook tender - logging
- logging contractor
- logging foreman/woman
- production supervisor - logging
- silviculture supervisor
- woods foreman/woman
All 25 job titles in the NOC index
boom master - logging, buckers supervisor, forest operations supervisor, forestry conservation contractor, forestry crew supervisor, forestry foreman/woman, forestry supervisor, grapple yarder hook tender, hook and rig supervisor - logging, hook tender - logging, loading foreman/woman - logging, log yarding boss, loggers supervisor - forestry, logging contractor, logging crew supervisor - forestry, logging foreman/woman, logging supervisor, planting crew foreman/woman, pond foreman/woman, production supervisor - logging, setting foreman/woman logging, silviculture contractor, silviculture supervisor, skidders foreman/woman - logging, woods foreman/woman.
Main duties of NOC 82010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise and co-ordinate 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.
- Formal company training and several months of on-the-job training are provided.
- Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
- A chemical application licence may be required.
- An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
Is NOC 82010 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 82010 |
|---|---|
| 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 | A listed skilled 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 82010 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 | $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, 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 82010 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 82010 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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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 forest operations supervisor?
NOC 82010, Supervisors, logging and forestry, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 82010?
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 82010 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, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 82010 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 82010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $34.85 an hour, with most wages between $23.70 and $50.48. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 82010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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