Job description Thinning Saw Operator in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region
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Find out what work is like for a thinning saw operator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Silviculture and forestry workers (NOC 84111).

Silviculture and forestry workers

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.

Work week duration

Silviculture and forestry workers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Silviculture and forestry workers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Assess site, select seedlings and plant trees using manual planting tools in reforestation areas
  • Operate power thinning saw to thin and space trees in reforestation areas
  • Operate chain saw to thin young forest stands
  • Control weeds and undergrowth in regenerating forest stands using manual tools and chemicals
  • Complete firefighting reports and maintain firefighting equipment
  • Dig trenches, cut trees, pump water on burning areas to fight forest fires under direction of fire suppression officer or forestry technician
  • Operate and maintain a skidder, bulldozer or other prime mover to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated
  • Perform other silviculture duties such as collecting seed cones, pruning trees, assisting in planting surveys and marking trees for subsequent operations.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Walking and running
  • Standing
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Handling material manually
  • Sitting

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Silviculture and forestry workers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Logging companies
  • Logging contractors
  • Government services

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Skin injury
  • High places
  • Extreme temperatures
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Sound and noise
  • Standard safety equipment

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 84111), and a list of similar occupations:

  • clearing saw operator - forestry
  • forest firefighter
  • forestry crew worker
  • pieceworker - silviculture
  • scarification equipment operator - forestry
  • silviculture worker
  • thinning saw operator

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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