Logging and Forestry Labourers

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Perform a variety of manual tasks such as attaching choker cables to logs, planting trees, clearing brush, spraying chemicals, cleaning up landing areas and assisting other workers in woodlands operations.

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $14.15
Median: $21.33
High: $45.00

Training

  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • Completion of pre-employment safety courses may be required.
  • Several weeks of formal and on-the-job training are provided.
  • Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) certificate may be required.
  • Chemicals application licence may be required.

Places of Employment

Logging companies and contractors

Regulated

No