Log processor operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for log processor operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for log processor operator is 83110 (Logging machinery operators), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
83110
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 83110 covers
Logging machinery operators operate cable yarding systems, mechanical harvesters and forwarders and mechanical tree processors and loaders to fell, yard and process trees at logging sites. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
| Unit group | 83110 — Logging machinery operators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Cable yarding system operators
- Operate machines to transport trees from logging areas to landing or log loading sites in mountainous terrain in western Canada.
- Mechanical harvester and forwarder operators
- Assess site and terrain and drive heavy equipment to perform a combination of felling, slashing, bucking, bunching and forwarding operations at logging areas.
- Mechanical tree processor and loader operators
- Operate a variety of machines which perform a combination of slashing, bucking, chipping, sorting and loading logs or trees at landing sites.
To use NOC 83110 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 83110 →
Other job titles under NOC 83110
- Chipping machine operator
- Delimber operator
- Feller buncher operator
- Feller forwarder operator
- Linehorse operator
- Grapple operator - logging
- Loader operator - logging
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 83110, one of these may fit better:
- Climate data processor — NOC 22214 (Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology, TEER 2)
- Data processor — NOC 14111 (Data entry clerks, TEER 4)
- Film processor — NOC 94153 (Photographic and film processors, TEER 4)
- Photographic processor — NOC 94153 (Photographic and film processors, TEER 4)
- Shellfish processor — NOC 94142 (Fish and seafood plant workers, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for log processor operator?+
In NOC 2021, "log processor operator" is an example title in unit group 83110 — Logging machinery operators. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is log processor operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 83110 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does log processor operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 83110 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a log processor operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 83110 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says log processor operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 83110. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.