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Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers  (NOC 8615)
North Shore 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

Truro, Amherst, Antigonish, New Glasgow, Oxford, Parrsboro, Pictou, Springhill, Stellarton, Trenton, Westville

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Wages for Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in North Shore Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Nova Scotia 11.50 25.00 31.34 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Annapolis Valley Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Cape Breton Region 11.00 25.25 31.50 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Halifax Region 14.00 25.25 29.90 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
North Shore Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southern Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the North Shore Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.