Job prospects Refinery Operator in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 54%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology