85120
Canada Very Limited
Logging and forestry labourers
Logging and forestry labourers 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. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$19.37
/hr
Typical
CA$28.71
/hr
Experienced
CA$47.50
/hr
Average: CA$30.75/hr
63.8% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- chokerman/woman
- forestry labourer
- logging labourer
- seasonal tree planter
- swamper - logging and forestry
All Examples
- boom man/woman
- boom worker
- boom worker - logging
- boom worker - mill pond
- cable hooker - logging
- choke setter - logging
- chokerman/woman
- chokerman/woman - logging
- forestry labourer
- log driver
- log rider
- logging and forestry labourer
- logging labourer
- pondman/woman
- pulpwood piler
- river driver
- seasonal swamper - logging
- seasonal swamper - logging forestry
- seasonal tree planter
- sprayer - logging and forestry
- swamper - logging and forestry
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist other workers at logging sites
- Attach chokers or cables to felled trees for yarding
- Plant trees using manual tools
- Spray herbicides from the ground using manual spraying equipment
- Clear trails through woodlands using chain saws
- Clean up landing areas at logging sites.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- 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.