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Logging and Forestry Labourers  (NOC 8616)
Centre-du-Québec Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

chokerman/woman, forestry labourer, logging labourer, swamper – logging and forestry, tree planter, seasonal.

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Logging and forestry labourers perform 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Drummondville, Victoriaville, Warwick, Nicolet, Plessisville, Princeville, Gentilly, Les Éboulis, Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover

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Wages for Logging and Forestry Labourers in Centre-du-Québec Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 10.00 17.00 27.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 14.00 20.00 28.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
British Columbia 13.40 20.00 30.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba 10.76 16.00 22.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
New Brunswick 10.50 15.00 20.25 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 10.00 13.50 22.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia 10.15 14.00 21.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Ontario 11.38 16.13 26.86 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Québec 10.15 17.50 25.71 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 11.00 17.17 27.30 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Centre-du-Québec Region and Québec tabs for more useful information related to wages.