NOC 84110: Chain saw and skidder operators
Chain saw and skidder operators operate chain saws to fell, delimb and buck trees, and operate skidders to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
Official Main Duties for NOC 84110
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 84110
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Chain saw and skidder operators is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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 84110.
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) | $20 | $30/hr | $40 |
| New Brunswick → | $18/hr | $23/hr | $30/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $28/hr | $35/hr |
| Ontario → | $20/hr | $26/hr | $33/hr |
| Manitoba → | $18/hr | $22.73/hr | $29/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $16.4/hr | $25/hr | $32/hr |
| Alberta → | $21.5/hr | $30/hr | $37/hr |
| British Columbia → | $28/hr | $35/hr | $41.5/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Completion of a college program for forest workers may be required.
- Formal training in chain saw operation and maintenance and several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
- Previous experience as a logging and forestry labourer or logging machine operator may be required. Experience requirements vary depending on the type and location of woodlands operations.
- Provincial certification or a forest worker program certificate is required in some provinces.
- Trade certification for fallers is available, but voluntary in Quebec.
- Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and first aid certificates may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 84110
30 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:
- Logging and forestry labourers (See 85120 Logging and forestry labourers)View NOC 85120→
- 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 84110 (Chain saw and skidder operators)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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