National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 84111: Silviculture and forestry workers
Silviculture and forestry workers perform a variety of duties related to reforestation and to the management, improvement and conservation of forest lands. Below are the main duties, all 26 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 84111?
NOC 84111 is the code for silviculture and forestry workers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include clearing saw operator - forestry, forest firefighter, forestry crew worker and pieceworker - silviculture. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $25.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 84111
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $25.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 84111
Silviculture and forestry workers perform a variety of duties related to reforestation and to the management, improvement and conservation of forest lands. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government services.
Main job titles
- clearing saw operator - forestry
- forest firefighter
- forestry crew worker
- pieceworker - silviculture
- scarification equipment operator - forestry
- silviculture worker
- thinning saw operator
All 26 job titles in the NOC index
brush cutter - forestry, clearing saw operator - forestry, fire crewman/woman - forestry, fire lookout, fire suppression crewman/woman - forestry, forest firefighter, forestry conservation worker, forestry crew worker, forestry crewman/woman, forestry worker, forestry worker - logging, lookout - forestry, pieceworker - silviculture, precommercial tree thinner, scarification equipment operator, scarification equipment operator - forestry, scarifier operator - silviculture, seed cone collector, seed cone picker, silviculture worker, spacing saw operator, spacing saw operator - forestry, thinning saw operator, thinning saw operator - forestry, tree pruner - forestry, tree spacer - forestry.
Main duties of NOC 84111
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assess site, select seedlings and plant trees using manual planting tools in reforestation areas
- Operate power thinning saw to thin and space trees in reforestation areas
- Operate chain saw to thin young forest stands
- Control weeds and undergrowth in regenerating forest stands using manual tools and chemicals
- Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment
- Dig trenches, cut trees, pump water on burning areas to fight forest fires under direction of fire suppression officer or forestry technician
- Operate and maintain a skidder, bulldozer or other prime mover to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated
- Perform other silviculture duties such as collecting seed cones, pruning trees, assisting in planting surveys and marking trees for subsequent operations.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Completion of a college or other specialized program for silviculture workers or forestry crew workers may be required.
- Formal training in power saw operation and maintenance and several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
- Experience as a logging and forestry labourer may be required.
- A chemicals application licence is required.
- Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certificates may be required.
- A silvicultural worker's licence may be required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among jobs in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
- Progression to forestry technician or technologist is possible with additional education and training.
Is NOC 84111 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 84111 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| 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 84111 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 | $19.75 | $25.00 | $34.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $23.00 | $29.57 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $23.28 | $27.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $24.30 | $30.74 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $26.60 | $35.00 |
| Ontario | $20.75 | $25.38 | $33.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 | $20.13 | $25.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.00 | $27.16 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $22.44 | $27.12 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $27.00 | $38.50 |
| Yukon | $27.36 | $29.54 | $33.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $27.50 | $32.50 | $38.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). 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 84111 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.
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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 clearing saw operator - forestry?
NOC 84111, Silviculture and forestry workers, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 84111?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 84111 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 84111 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 84111 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $25.00 an hour, with most wages between $19.75 and $34.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 84111 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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