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Supervisors, Logging and Forestry  (NOC 8211)
Côte-Nord Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations and silvicultural operations. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government agencies.

forest operations supervisor, forestry crew supervisor, hook tender, logging contractor, logging foreman/woman, production supervisor – logging, silviculture supervisor, woods foreman/woman.

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of logging and forestry workers in woodland operations, often in several work locations over several square kilometres
  • Supervise silvicultural activities such as scarification, planting and vegetation control
  • Schedule work crews, equipment and transportation for several work locations
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve work methods
  • Instruct workers in safety, recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
  • Ensure that government regulations are met
  • Communicate with forestry technical, professional and management personnel regarding forest harvesting and forest management plans, procedures and schedules
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • Hire and train new workers.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Fermont, Forestville, Port-Cartier, Chute-aux-Outardes, Saint-Georges

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Outlook & Prospects for Supervisors, Logging and Forestry in Côte-Nord 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 Supervisors, Logging and Forestry in Côte-Nord 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 Limited 2012-10-18
Centre-du-Québec Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-08
Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited 2012-11-22
Côte-Nord Region Fair 2012-12-11
Estrie Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-20
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Fair 2013-01-18
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 <Not assigned> 2012-10-15
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region Fair 2012-11-26

Additional Provincial Prospects

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