NOC 84110: Chain saw and skidder operators
Chain saw and skidder operators operate chain saws to fell, delimb and buck trees, and operate skidders to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation. They are employed by logging companies and contractors.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 84110 (Chain saw and skidder operators) is a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 4
Not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 84110 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chain saw and skidder operators |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
Example job titles
- bucker
- chain saw operator - logging
- faller
- feller
- forest worker - logging
- grapple skidder operator
- landingman/woman
- pieceworker - logging
Main duties
- Operate chain saw to fell, delimb and buck trees at the logging site and loading area
- Operate cable, or grapple skidder to move or yard the felled trees from the logging site to the landing area for processing and transportation
- Assess site, terrain and weather conditions before felling and yarding trees
- May work as member of a team rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation
- May maintain and perform minor repairs on skidders, chain saws and other equipment.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 84100 — Underground mine service and support workers
- NOC 84101 — Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators
- NOC 84111 — Silviculture and forestry workers
- NOC 84120 — Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
- NOC 84121 — Fishing vessel deckhands
← NOC 84101 Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators · NOC 84111 Silviculture and forestry workers →
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TEER 4 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 84110 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 84110 is a TEER 4 occupation. IRCC only counts TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, so this occupation alone generally won't meet those requirements. Provincial programs may differ.
Is NOC 84110 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 84110 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 84110?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 84110. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.