Summary Forest Firefighter in British Columbia
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This occupation includes job titles whose primary duties and responsibilities lead to positive environmental outcomes. Job Bank uses a list of occupations that were identified as "green" through a task-based analysis conducted by the United States’ Occupational Information Network (O*NET), which was recognized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and adapted to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) in Canada. This list may change over time. Learn more.

Find key facts and figures about working as a forest firefighter. The following information is applicable to all Silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111).

Description

Silviculture and forestry workers perform a variety of duties related to reforestation and to the management, improvement and conservation of forest lands. They are employed by logging companies, contractors and government services.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$24.13/hour

Median wage in British Columbia

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in British Columbia

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Jobs

23 jobs

advertised in Canada

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Competencies

  • Management of Material Resources
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation and Control

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