Job requirements Silviculture Worker in the Centre-du-Québec Region
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Find out what you typically need to work as a silviculture worker in the Centre-du-Québec Region. These requirements are applicable to all Silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a college or other specialized program for silviculture workers or forestry crew workers may be required.
  • Formal training in power saw operation and maintenance and several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • A silvicultural worker's licence may be required.
  • A chemicals application licence is required.
  • Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certificates may be required.
  • Experience as a logging and forestry labourer may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Québec

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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