Job prospects Derrickman/woman - Oil And Gas Drilling near Edmonton (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators (NOC 84101) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 42%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 32%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

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