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Chain Saw and Skidder Operators  (NOC 8421)
Nord-du-Québec Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Chain saw and skidder operators operate chain saws to fell, delimb and buck trees, and operate skidders to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.

bucker, chain saw operator, faller, feller, forest worker – logging, grapple skidder operator, landingman/woman, pieceworker – logging, skidder operator.

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Chain saw and skidder operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate chain saw to fell, delimb and buck trees at the logging site and loading area
  • Operate cable, or grapple skidder to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation
  • Assess site, terrain and weather conditions before felling and yarding trees
  • May work as member of a team rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation
  • May maintain and perform minor repairs on skidders, chain saws and other equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chibougamau, Chapais, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Matagami

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Wages for Chain Saw and Skidder Operators in Nord-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
Québec 13.00 20.00 25.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region 15.21 21.00 25.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region 12.22 18.00 24.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Capitale-Nationale Region 12.50 18.70 23.31 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Centre-du-Québec Region 12.50 17.44 23.10 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Chaudière-Appalaches Region 12.00 16.00 22.37 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Côte-Nord Region 17.00 20.50 27.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Estrie Region 12.00 16.00 20.80 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region 13.00 18.08 23.63 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Lanaudière 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.
Laurentides Region 13.50 20.00 25.00 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 11.00 17.00 22.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Montérégie Region 12.00 17.00 26.29 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
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 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.
Outaouais Region 13.00 20.00 23.75 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region 16.59 22.00 26.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

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