Silviculture and forestry workers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Limited for silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about silviculture and forestry workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Silviculture and forestry workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 95%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%