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Logging and Forestry Labourers  (NOC 8616)
Côte-Nord 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

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

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Wages for Logging and Forestry Labourers in Côte-Nord 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 10.15 17.50 25.71 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region 11.76 19.88 30.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region 13.33 19.00 30.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Capitale-Nationale Region 10.15 17.50 25.71 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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 13.00 20.00 28.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Côte-Nord Region 14.00 18.00 22.66 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Estrie Region 12.00 20.00 30.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region 10.15 16.05 25.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Lanaudière Region 10.95 18.00 22.96 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Laurentides Region 12.00 18.00 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 12.00 17.98 25.04 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
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 12.00 20.00 35.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nord-du-Québec Region 15.00 20.00 35.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Outaouais Region 10.15 15.32 27.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region 11.60 20.00 27.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

Québec Job Futures

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