Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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.This is a key occupation in the province's oil industry, covering a range of functions. People in this occupation are employed by oil producing companies or firms that provide services and support to the industry. The outlook for exploration activity is mixed, with some companies reducing activity over the forecast period, and others moving ahead with drilling plans. Oil production is expected to increase during the forecast period as the SeaRose FPSO resumed drilling in early 2025 and the first oil from the $4 billion West White Rose project is expected in 2026.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 600 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): 53%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 37% 47% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.9% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.This occupation is driven by global energy demand, commodity prices, and investment in exploration and production activities. The province supports regulated, short-term continuity for oil extraction activities while pursuing long-term transition to clean and renewable energy sources.Key trends in this occupation include automation and robotics, such as automated drilling rigs and drones for inspection, real-time data collection and monitoring of equipment, advanced horizontal drilling and measurement-while-drilling (MWD) systems to improve efficiency.Jobs are concentrated in the Southwest region where petroleum is extracted from oil and gas wells in designated fields.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in Manitoba: Approximately 150 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): 56%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 37%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6% 42% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.40% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 55% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services (NOC 82021) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by global energy demand, commodity prices, and investment in exploration and production activities.The oil and gas industry can be sensitive to global market conditions, which may affect employment stability. As Saskatchewan continues to develop its oil and gas resources, there may be increased need for skilled supervisors.Key trends in this occupation include automation and robotics, such as automated drilling rigs and drones for inspection, real-time data collection and monitoring of equipment, advanced horizontal drilling and measurement-while-drilling (MWD) systems to improve efficiency.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services mainly work in the following sectors: Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 55%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 27% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations55% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.34% of contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations