Job prospects Foreman/woman, Oil And Gas Well Drilling in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services" in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 200 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): 67%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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