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Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service  (NOC 8222)
Cape Breton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers engaged in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

fracturing supervisor, multi-service operator, rig manager, toolpusher, well services crew supervisor.

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Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
  • Requisition materials and supplies
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
  • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
  • Prepare production and other reports
  • May set up machines and equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Belgiumtown, Bras d'Or, Bridgeport, Caledonia, Centreville Reserve Mines, Dominion, East Slope, Florence, Gannon Road, Glace Bay, Havenside, Hub, Kaneville, Little Bras d'Or, Louisbourg, McKays Corner, McLeods Crossing, Morien Hill, New Aberdeen, New Victoria, New Waterford, North Sydney, Passchendaele, Reserve Mines, Reserve Rows, River Ryan, Scotchtown, Steeles Hill, Sterling, Sydney Mines, Table Head, Tomkinsville

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Outlook & Prospects for Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service in Cape Breton Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service in Cape Breton Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Cape Breton Region Limited 2011-05-16

Currently the chances of Supervisors in Oil and Gas Drilling finding employment are limited because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area. Most exploration activity has been in the offshore of Nova Scotia, although oil and gas activity draws from a labour supply across Nova Scotia as well as other parts of Canada. ExxonMobil announced it will not extend the life of its Sable Offshore Energy Project, which will adversely affect demand for this occupational group. In Cape Breton, Petroworth plans to drill for oil and natural gas in the Lake Ainsllie area, although this activity is not expected to create much employment in the exploration phase. Some workers in this region work temporarily in western Canada.

Although employment opportunities locally are limited, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Supervisors in Oil and Gas Drilling in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Supervisors in Oil and Gas Drilling (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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