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Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers  (NOC 8615)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Wages for Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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
Canada 15.38 23.90 35.26 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 16.00 23.90 35.26 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
British Columbia 18.00 25.00 28.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Manitoba 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 national level.
New Brunswick 10.50 16.00 27.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Newfoundland and Labrador 12.00 23.00 30.85 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Northwest Territories 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 national level.
Nova Scotia 11.50 25.00 31.34 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nunavut 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 national level.
Ontario 13.50 23.18 28.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island 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 national level.
Québec 10.15 15.00 24.08 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saskatchewan 13.85 23.00 30.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon 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 national level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
Please consult the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region and Québec tabs for more useful information related to wages.