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Forestry Technologists and Technicians  (NOC 2223)
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection. They are employed by the forest industry sector, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and other industries and institutions or they may be self-employed.

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Forestry technologists and technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct, supervise and participate in forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurements following accepted scientific and operational procedures
  • Assist and perform technical functions in the preparation of forest management and harvest plans using photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems
  • Assist in planning and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads
  • Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operations involving site preparation, planting, and tending of tree crops
  • Co-ordinate activities such as timber scaling, forest fire suppression, disease or insect control or pre-commercial thinning of forest stands
  • Supervise and perform technical functions in forest harvesting operations
  • Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors and enforce regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention
  • Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations and the general public
  • Develop and maintain computer databases
  • Supervise forest tree nursery operations
  • Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
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Education & Job Requirements for Forestry Technologists and Technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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Local Training

Programs that most closely reflect the training requirements for Forest Technologists and Technicians are offered at the following post-secondary institutions:

The College of the North Atlantic (Corner Brook campus)

Other related programs include:
A two-year Natural Resources Technician diploma program is offered at the College of the North Atlantic (Bonavista campus).
Academy Canada (St. John's, and Corner Brook) offers a two-year Natural Resources Technology diploma course.

Centrac College of Business, Trades and Technology offers a two-year Natural Resources Management Technician diploma course.

The College of the North Atlantic (Happy Valley - Goose Bay campus) offers a two-year Northern Natural Resources diploma course.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-02-17 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

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