It is important, when exploring careers in Forestry, that you get an idea of the vast array of opportunities that are available. For example, you might have an interest in our forests, but your plans are to be an administrative assistant. Did you think about looking at a career as an administrative assistant in the forestry sector? This section will hopefully open up a variety of careers that you had not thought of before and maybe there will be something that interests you!

It is also important to look at some of the statistics when thinking of a career in forestry. The following information is provided by the Alberta Forest Products Association and Inside Education:

• Approximately 40 000 Albertans are employed in forestry.
• More than 500 companies in Alberta make value-added wood products.
• The average hourly wage for jobs in forestry is between $33 to $47.
• Forestry generates over $8 billion annual revenue for Alberta’s economy.
• Forestry is the 3rd largest industry in Alberta.
• Over 2 billion trees have been planted in Alberta over the last 20 years.

From these statistics, we can see how important forestry is in Alberta and how it can provide all kinds of opportunities for jobs and careers.