Forest Innovation career options

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There are many career options in Nova Scotia’s forest sector including field-based and off-site positions in forestry, conservation, mill operations and forest science. We offer many programs and courses to give you the skills you need for a career in the forest sector.
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Forestry and silviculture

Forest Harvesting
Forest Inventory Resource Officer
Forest Technician
Geomatics Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator
Logging Truck Driver
Silviculturalist
Urban Forester
Woodlands Manager

Parks and conservation

Conservation Enforcement Officer
Environmental Consultant
Park Planning Technician
Park Ranger
Wildlife Conservationist

Mill operations

Industrial Engineer
Industrial Repair Technician
Logging Machinery Operator
Lumber Grader
Machining Tool Operator
Material Handler
Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Operations Manager
Quality Control Officer
Sawmill Machine Operator
Wood Processing Machine Operator

Forest science, research and innovation

Biologist
Forest Researcher