National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 83110: Logging machinery operators
Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and process trees at logging sites. Below are the main duties, all 46 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 83110?
NOC 83110 is the code for logging machinery operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include chipping machine operator, delimber operator, feller buncher operator and feller forwarder operator. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), 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 $32.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 83110
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $32.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 83110
Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and process trees at logging sites. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
Main job titles
- chipping machine operator
- delimber operator
- feller buncher operator
- feller forwarder operator
- grapple operator - logging
- linehorse operator
- loader operator - logging
- log processor operator
- rigging slinger - logging
- shortwood harvester operator
- slasher operator - logging
- steel spar operator - logging
- treelength forwarder operator
- yarder operator - logging
All 46 job titles in the NOC index
bunk skidder operator, cable yarding operator, cable yarding system operator, chipping machine operator, chipping machine operator - logging, crane and claw operator - logging, delimber and buncher operator, delimber operator, feller buncher operator, feller delimber operator, feller forwarder operator, forwarder operator - logging, grapple loader operator - logging, grapple operator - logging, grapple yarder operator - logging, linehorse operator, loader operator - logging, log loader operator, log loading machine operator, log process operator, log processor operator, logging crane operator, logging machinery operator, logging truck loader, mechanical harvester and forwarder operator, mechanical harvester operator - logging, mechanical tree processor and loader operator, mechanical tree processor operator - logging, mobile chipper operator - logging, mobile whole tree chipper - logging, picker truck operator, pulpwood harvester operator, rigging slinger - logging, shortwood harvester operator, slasher loader operator, slasher operator - logging, slasher saw operator - logging, slasher sawyer operator - logging, slasher-brusher, steel spar operator - logging, tree harvester operator, tree processor operator - logging, treelength forwarder operator, tree-length harvester operator, yarder operator - logging, yarding engineer - logging.
Main duties of NOC 83110
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Cable yarding system operators
- Operate machines to transport trees from logging areas to landing or log loading sites in mountainous terrain in western Canada.
Mechanical harvester and forwarder operators
- Assess site and terrain and drive heavy equipment to perform a combination of felling, slashing, bucking, bunching and forwarding operations at logging areas.
Mechanical tree processor and loader operators
- Operate a variety of machines which perform a combination of slashing, bucking, chipping, sorting and loading logs or trees at landing sites.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- On-the-job training from three to 16 months is provided, depending on the complexity of machinery operated and the type of woodlands operation.
- Experience requirements vary depending on the complexity of machinery operated.
- Mechanical harvester and forwarder operators may require logging experience as a chain saw and skidder operator.
- Feller buncher operators and cable yarder operators usually require three to five years of logging experience.
- Mechanical tree processor and loader operators usually require one to three years of logging experience.
- Certification as a heavy equipment operator may be required.
- Company certification for mobile logging machinery operation may be required.
- Provincial air brake certification may be required in British Columbia, depending on the type of equipment operated.
- Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and first aid certificates may be required.
- Knowledge of tree harvesting regulations is required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among jobs in this group from the less complex to more complex machinery operation.
- There is some mobility between employers, particularly in similar types of woodland operations.
- Self-employment as a logging contractor is possible with investment in equipment.
- Logging machinery operators may perform minor repairs and maintenance on their equipment.
- Progression to logging and forestry supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 83110 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 83110 |
|---|---|
| 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 83110 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 | $22.00 | $32.00 | $40.78 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $24.00 | $33.00 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| Ontario | $25.00 | $30.00 | $35.88 |
| Manitoba | $20.12 | $25.93 | $39.01 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $35.00 | $42.00 |
| British Columbia | $30.00 | $37.13 | $45.00 |
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 83110 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 83110 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 chipping machine operator?
NOC 83110, Logging machinery operators, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 83110?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 83110 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 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 83110 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 83110 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $32.00 an hour, with most wages between $22.00 and $40.78. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 83110 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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