Job requirements Forester, Projects in British Columbia

Find out what you typically need to work as a forester, projects in British Columbia. These requirements are applicable to all Forestry professionals (NOC 21111).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in forestry or forestry engineering is required.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
  • A two-year practicum of supervised work experience and professional examinations are usually required before registration.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

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.

Job title Natural Resource Professional
Regulated
Regulatory body: Forest Professionals BC

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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