Job prospects Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services" in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 53%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 26%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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