Job prospects Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 720 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): 38%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 30%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

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