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Logging and Forestry Labourers  (NOC 8616)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Outlook & Prospects for Logging and Forestry Labourers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Québec.

Table on the employment potential for Logging and Forestry Labourers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited 2012-10-10
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited 2012-10-17
Capitale-Nationale Region <Not assigned> 2012-10-18
Centre-du-Québec Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-08
Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited 2012-11-22
Côte-Nord Region Limited 2012-12-11
Estrie Region Limited 2012-11-21
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Limited 2012-10-10
Lanaudière Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-26
Laurentides Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-01
Laval Region N/A N/A
Mauricie Region Limited 2012-11-21
Montérégie Region <Not assigned> 2011-12-21
Montréal Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-29
Nord-du-Québec Region N/A N/A
Outaouais Region Limited 2012-10-15
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited 2012-11-27
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Additional Provincial Prospects

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Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.