Oil and gas well drillers and well servicers

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Very good for oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several 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 oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 500 people work in this occupation. Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 70%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 26% 41% of oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers work all year, while 59% 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.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% 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: 33% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.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 enhance its oil recovery, there may be increased need for workers in this occupation.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 oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation. Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 65%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 25% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations33% of oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers work all year, while 67% 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 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.14% of oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers 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: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% 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

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in British Columbia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The start-up and expansion of LNG Canada and other LNG facilities may create new drilling opportunities in the Montney natural gas-producing region of northeast British ColumbiaHere are some key facts about oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in British Columbia: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 44%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 23%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations52% of oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.10% of oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations