21111 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Limited
Canada Limited
Forestry professionals in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.65
/hr
Typical
$40.00
/hr
Experienced
$68.68
/hr
Average: $48.66/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for forestry professionals (NOC 21111) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about forestry professionals in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Forestry professionals mainly work in the following sectors:
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 42%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%