Job prospects Swamper - Oil And Gas near Cold Lake (AB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers" near Cold Lake (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers near Cold Lake (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers (NOC 85111) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 43%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology