Job prospects Derrickman/woman - Oil And Gas Drilling in the Northern Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators in the Northern 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 Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (NOC 84101) in the Northern 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators in the Northern region:

• Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 53%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 47%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology