Careers in Forestry

Considering an exciting career in forestry? Work in one of the largest sectors in the Atlantic Provinces. There are opportunities for everyone to build skills in a variety of careers. Work outside or inside, build valuable skills to contribute to maintaining our healthy and thriving forests.

Below, lists a variety careers, video spotlights and post-secondary educational training.

Careers in Forestry

Career Profiles

Videos

Bachelor of Science in Forestry (University of New Brunswick) (0:50 min) Forestry offers many exciting career paths, including:
- Forest operations supervisor
- Urban forester
- Forest GIS analyst
- Forest/environmental consultant
- Environmental protection specialist
- Land use planner
- Biostatistician
A Day In The Life of a Planning Forester – Peter Davison (Irving Woodlands) (2:12 min)
A Day in the Life of a Tree Planter – (8:46 min)
Mechanized Forest Equipment Operator: (NBCC) The Mechanized Forest Equipment Operator program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as mechanized forest equipment operators. (2:17 min)
Harvesting Supervisor Profile – Caleb Waite (Irving Woodlands) (2:04 min)
Irving Nature Park Manager Profile -Chrissy Cusack (Irving Woodlands) (1:43 min)
Logging Contractors Profile – Daryl Munn (Irving Woodlands) – (1:26 min)
Our People – a diverse group of backgrounds and experience. (Irving Woodlands) (2:25 min)
Our Story Our story began in 1882, and will continue for generations to come.(Irving Woodlands) (5:13 min)
Our Footprint – Sustainability (Irving Woodlands) (2:49 min)
Seed to Shelf – Our Forest Value Chain (Irving Woodlands) (11:28 min)
Planting our Future Forests (Irving Woodlands) (4:43 min)
Harvesting Supervisor – Summer Employment #workthesummer – Chelsey McCarthy (1:31 min)
UNB Forestry and Environmental Management – (0:50 min) Undergrad Program provides the tools and knowledge needed many careers including:
- Forest operations supervisor
- Urban forester
- Forest GIS analyst
- Forest/environmental consultant
- Environmental protection specialist
- Land use planner
- Biostatistician
- Tree plant auditor
- Harvesting supervisor
- Wildland firefighter
UNB Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management – (2:06 min) Do you want to make a difference to this world? … protect and manage our wildlife? …ensure that we have clean drinking water? … decide how to best mitigate environmental risks associated with industrial development?
Pre-commercial thinning supervisor #workthesummer (1:46 min) – Cody Weston

Resource Links

Indigenous Voices – Project Learning Tree – Stories profile both established Indigenous professionals in the forest and conservation sector and young people who have just begun their green career pathway.
A Guide to Green Jobs in Canada: Voices of Indigenous Professionals (E-BOOK , Multi-languages – FREE Download)
Forest Technician Program (Maritime College of Forest Technology)
Heavy Equipment Operator (NBCC) The Heavy Equipment Operator program provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary in the activity and production work associated with earth, gravel and rock movement in a competitive environment.
Mechanized Forest Equipment Operator: The Mechanized Forest Equipment Operator program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as mechanized forest equipment operators.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (University of New Brunswick)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Natural Resources (University of New Brunswick)
Natural Resources Environmental Technology (Nova Scotia Community College) – Sustaining our natural resources, so they can be used and enjoyed by present and future generations, is critical to the health of our environment.
Horticulture and Landscape Technology (Nova Scotia Community College) – This program brings together the study of science, your creativity and love of the outdoors to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career.
GIS Cartography and Geovisualization (Nova Scotia Community College) – In this program you’ll create professional, dynamic visualizations and maps using the latest geospatial technologies in GIS, data analytics and graphics applications to support industry decisions.
Environmental Engineering Technician (Nova Scotia Community College) – Building on a solid foundation of math, geology and chemistry, the Environmental Engineering Technology program provides the necessary skills in problem solving, research, laboratory and field experience to prepare you to address various environmental issues and protection of natural resources.
PEI Forest Contractors and Consultants Information Centre – The Forest Enhancement Program (FEP) is the primary forest management program for Island woodlot owners. This program has two main components, forest management plan preparation and silviculture implementation.
A Wetland Consultant
A New Brunswick Certified Watercourse Alteration Professional