NOC 21111: Forestry professionals
Forestry professionals conduct research, develop plans and administer and direct programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources. They are employed by the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions and other industries, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 21111
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 21111
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Forestry professionals is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 21111.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $31.39 | $47/hr | $62.5 |
| Nova Scotia → | $31.22/hr | $44.66/hr | $64.03/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $28.39/hr | $41.27/hr | $60.81/hr |
| Quebec → | $35/hr | $49/hr | $57.69/hr |
| Ontario → | $31.39/hr | $40/hr | $53.06/hr |
| Alberta → | $30.58/hr | $45.88/hr | $65.54/hr |
| British Columbia → | $33.65/hr | $40/hr | $68.68/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's degree in forestry or forestry engineering is required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
- A two-year practicum of supervised work experience and professional examinations are usually required before registration.
Official Job Titles for NOC 21111
21 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Forest economist (See 41401 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts)View NOC 41401→
- Forestry operations manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)View NOC 80010→
- Forestry policy director - government services (See 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration)View NOC 40011→
- Forestry programs manager - government services (See 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration)View NOC 40011→
- Research director - forestry (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)View NOC 20011→
- Woodlands manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)View NOC 80010→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 21111 (Forestry professionals)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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