Forester
OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Who is the licensing body responsible for Foresters in Alberta?
- What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Foresters?
- What are the educational requirements for Foresters in Alberta?
- What information resources are available for Foresters in Alberta?
Who is the licensing body responsible for Foresters in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF) to use the protected titles reserved for registered members (e.g. Registered Professional Forester, Professional Forester, Registered Forester, Forester-In-Training). Registration is mandatory if you meet identified competency requirements (via education and/or practical experience) and intend to practice forestry on public lands.
What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Foresters?
- For applicants who don’t have an accredited degree recognized by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board a national assessment must be completed in consultation with CAPF Registrar. Self-assessment forms are available online.
- Applicants must complete an online application for an assessment, pay a $500 fee and submit official educational transcripts (diplomas and/or degrees) and a resume to the CAPF office. If documents are not in English, certified translations must be provided. The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta provides translation services.
- Once the applicant has successfully met all the academic requirements, the applicant must seek to work under the supervision of a College member who has been a Registered Professional Forester for three years and obtain 24 months of practical work experience.
- Write and successfully pass the CAPF Professional Exam on legislation and policy.
What are the educational requirements for Foresters in Alberta?
In Alberta, the University of Alberta in Edmonton offers four year Bachelor of Science degree programs in Forestry and Forest Business Management.
Additional Occupational Information
For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Forester under occupational information.
What information resources are available for Foresters in Alberta?
EDinfo website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo
