Job prospects Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 40%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

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