Job prospects Forest Operations Supervisor in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Supervisors, logging and forestry in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Supervisors, logging and forestry (NOC 82010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, logging and forestry in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Supervisors, logging and forestry mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 35%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology