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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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Outlook & Prospects for Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in North Shore 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 North Shore Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
North Shore Region Limited 2011-06-21

Currently the chances of Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers finding employment are limited because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area. This is a small occupation in the local area and workers may be drawn in from other parts of the province or country to work on projects as needed. EnCana's Deep Panuke natural gas project development will continue with production scheduled to begin in late 2010. Single Buoy Moorings has been awarded the contract to operate the production field centre lease, operations and services. ExxonMobil's Sable offshore natural gas project is in its tenth year of production and expected to continue for another six years. Both projects are based out of Goldboro, Guysborough County.

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 Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years. The outlook nationally is limited.

For more information on Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings and additional statistics), please click on one of the links below.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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