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Logging Machinery Operators  (NOC 8241)
Laurentides Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and process trees at logging sites. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.

chipping machine operator, delimber operator, feller buncher operator, feller forwarder operator, grapple operator – logging, linehorse operator, loader operator – logging, log processor operator, rigging slinger, shortwood harvester operator, slasher operator – logging, steel spar operator, treelength forwarder operator, yarder operator.

The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Cable yarding system operators operate machines to transport trees from logging areas to landing or log loading sites in mountainous terrain in western Canada.
  • Mechanical harvester and forwarder operators assess site and terrain and drive heavy equipment to perform a combination of felling, slashing, bucking, bunching and forwarding operations at logging areas.
  • Mechanical tree processor and loader operators operate a variety of machines which perform a combination of slashing, bucking, chipping, sorting and loading logs or trees at landing sites.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Lafontaine, Mont-Laurier, Riviere-Rouge, Saint-Antoine, Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Jovite, Lachute, Saint-Augustin

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Wages for Logging Machinery Operators in Laurentides 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
Québec 13.25 22.00 26.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region 18.00 22.00 25.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region 13.25 22.00 26.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Capitale-Nationale Region 16.00 19.66 22.73 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Centre-du-Québec Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Chaudière-Appalaches Region 15.92 20.00 23.05 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Côte-Nord Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Estrie Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region 16.00 18.96 23.47 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Lanaudière Region 13.25 22.00 26.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laurentides Region 14.00 20.00 23.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Laval Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Mauricie Region 13.25 22.00 26.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montérégie Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Montréal Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Nord-du-Québec Region 18.00 22.37 28.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Outaouais Region 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 provincial or territorial level.

Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region 19.00 23.39 26.05 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data

Québec Job Futures

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Please consult the Laurentides Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.