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Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers  (NOC 8615)
Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Labourers in this unit group carry out a variety of general labouring duties and operate equipment to assist in the drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells. This unit group also includes labourers who assist in geophysical prospecting for oil and gas. They are employed by drilling and well servicing contractors and by petroleum producing companies.

floorman/woman – oil and gas drilling, helper, wireline, labourer, oil field, leasehand, roughneck, roustabout, service rig helper, shakerhand, swamper – oil and gas, well treatment helper.

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Labourers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem at the rig floor during drilling and during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe or drill stem and drill bit
  • Maintain drilling equipment on the drill floor
  • Handle, sort and move drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials
  • Clean up the rig area
  • Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs and service equipment
  • May drive a truck to transport materials and well service equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Grande Prairie, Athabasca, Barrhead, Beaverlodge, Fairview, Falher, Fox Creek, Grande Cache, Grimshaw, High Level, High Prairie, Manning, Mayerthorpe, Peace River, Sexsmith, Slave Lake, Spirit River, Swan Hills, Valleyview, Wembley, Westlock, Whitecourt

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Outlook & Prospects for Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River 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 Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River Region as well as in the rest of the Alberta.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River Region Limited 2011-06-09

Job opportunities are limited. Openings will arise chiefly from the high replacement needs associated with the ageing workforce.

The occupation is termed "significant" due to the relatively high concentration of people working in this occupation within this geographic area.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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