Job requirements Grader, Wood Processing in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a grader, wood processing in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training and up to two weeks of classroom training are provided for lumber graders.
  • Previous experience as a sawmill machine operator, other wood processing operator or as a labourer in wood processing is usually required for graders and inspectors in this unit group.
  • Lumber graders require a lumber grader's licence issued by a provincial lumber association.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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