There are a wide range of career opportunities available to those who study forestry because our programs encompass many disciplines and specializations.

To complement your formal education, you will also acquire the practical field skills that employers are looking forbecause our undergraduate degree programs in Forestry have a “hands on” approach to learning. You will therefore be more likely tofind a relevant job immediately after graduation.

In fact, many forestry programs prepare you to earn a professional designation. For example, forestry and forest management programs often train you to become a professional forester – the only people who make forest management plans. Programs with a focus on biology, ecology or conservation can train you to become a professional biologist. Other programs, that emphasize the applied sciences, can prepare you to becoming a professional engineer.

In addition to these professional jobs, you will also be equipped to engage in research, education and business.

Career Possibilities

The following are some examples of the careers that can be found in the field of Forestry.

Search Job Postings

To learn more about career opportunies in the forest sector, you can search for job postings that interest you on the following websites to learn what qualifications employers are looking for.

Search for jobs in Canada:

Search for jobs internationally:

• Society for Conservation Biology
• Environmental Career
• Idealist
• Environmental Career Opportunities
• Forestry USA