Job prospects Core Driller in the Calgary Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Underground production and development miners in the Calgary Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 76%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology