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?
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Who is the licensing body responsible for Foresters in Alberta?
In Alberta, you must be registered with the College of Alberta Professional Foresters to use the protected titles reserved for registered members (e.g. Registered Professional Forester, Forester-In-Training). Registration is mandatory if you meet identified competency requirements 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, an academic qualifications assessment (AQA) must be completed.
- Applicants must send a letter of request and official educational transcripts (diplomas and/or degrees) to the office along with an AQA fee. 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 work experience.
- Write and successfully pass the Professional Exam.
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.
What information resources are available for Foresters in Alberta?
EDinfo website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo
College of Alberta Professional Foresters website: College of Alberta Professional Foresters
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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.
