Job prospects Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,990 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 69%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 18%

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