NOC 82010: Supervisors, logging and forestry
Supervisors in logging and forestry supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.
Official Main Duties for NOC 82010
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 82010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Supervisors, logging and forestry is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
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 82010.
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) | $23.7 | $34.85/hr | $50.48 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $28.81/hr | $43.42/hr | $58.33/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $21.23/hr | $29.2/hr | $44.34/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $23.7/hr | $34.85/hr | $40/hr |
| Quebec → | $24.46/hr | $31.11/hr | $39.14/hr |
| Ontario → | $27/hr | $42.31/hr | $59.13/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23.99/hr | $35.53/hr | $62.61/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $25.79/hr | $36.88/hr | $61.55/hr |
| Alberta → | $16.27/hr | $33.57/hr | $50.48/hr |
| British Columbia → | $37/hr | $42/hr | $50.48/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of 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.
- Several years of experience as a logger, silvicultural worker, or logging machinery operator are usually required.
- A chemical application licence may be required.
- An industrial first aid certificate may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 82010
25 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:
- Chain saw and skidder operators (See 84110 Chain saw and skidder operators)View NOC 84110→
- Forestry and logging manager (See 80010 Managers in natural resources production and fishing)View NOC 80010→
- Forestry technologists and technicians (See 22112 Forestry technologists and technicians)View NOC 22112→
- Logging machinery operators (See 83110 Logging machinery operators)View NOC 83110→
- Silviculture and forestry workers (See 84111 Silviculture and forestry workers)View NOC 84111→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 82010 (Supervisors, logging and forestry)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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