Logging and Forestry Supervisors
(NOC 8211)
in All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and MiningIndividuals in these jobs supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in logging and silviculture operations. They work for by logging companies, contractors, and government agencies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Supervisors in Logging and Forestry most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a fair portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 57% of Supervisors in Logging and Forestry who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $43,324. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$23,553
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$24.84
Median$32.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$4,009
Minimum$23,520
Median$87,170
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Individuals in these jobs supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in logging and silviculture operations. They work for by logging companies, contractors, and government agencies.
Job duties
Supervisors in this group:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres.
- Oversee silvicultural activities like scarification, planting, and vegetation control.
- Schedule work crews, equipment, and transportation for several work locations.
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods.
- Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions, and modify work procedures.
- Make sure 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.
Sample job titles
- forestry conservation contractor
- forestry foreman/woman
- forestry supervisor
- logging contractor
- logging supervisor
- planting crew foreman/woman
- production supervisor - logging
- silviculture contractor
Skills
You need an aptitude for administrative work and project management. Leadership, supervisory and effective communication skills, both oral and written, is essential. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team. You must be observant, responsible, and able to enforce rules and regulations.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- 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.
- A chemical application licence may be required.
- An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
Other considerations
Job opportunities are sensitive to changing economic conditions in the industry in which people are employed. Also, supervisory personnel usually have significant non-supervisory experience in a related field. Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
Southern
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Halifax
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
65+
35-44
25-34
15-24
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
45-54
15-24
55-64
35-44
25-34
Top levels of education
College Diploma
N/AHigh school
N/ALess than high school
N/AApprenticeship
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Less than high school
$23,463 median annual incomeHigh school
$19,301 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$29,551 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$31,535 median annual incomeBachelor
$17,956 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Siploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. They include courses in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
Institutions providing this program
Natural Resources Management and Policy
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. They include courses in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environmental science, animal population surveying, natural resource economics, management techniques for various habitats, applicable law and policy, administrative and communications skills, and public relations.
Institutions providing this program
Truro, NS
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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