Forestry Technician Alternative titles: Forest Engineering Technician, Logging Supervisor, Forestry Technologist

$24.10/h Average Salary
Job Prospects

What are the main duties?

  • Take inventory and analyze state of forests.
  • Develop landscaping plans and forest protection plans.
  • Plan out and supervise forestry work (such as harvesting, reforestation, research projects, etc.).
  • Coordinate infrastructure work (forest roads, drainage and camp sites).
  • Manage fell wood stocks.
  • Ensure compliance of projects being carried out in forest environments.

Is it right for you?

  • You enjoy working in the great outdoors and in nature.
  • You have an aptitude for science and math, and you possess good leadership skills.
  • You have good manual dexterity skills and good physical stamina.
  • You are responsible, organized and resourceful.

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Program

Technologie forestière Program available in French only

Job Placement Rate
60% Job Placement Rate
35% % who pursue further education
Duration of training 2640h
33 months
D.C.S.
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