Job prospects Subsea Engineer in the Calgary Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Petroleum engineers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Petroleum engineers in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Petroleum engineers (NOC 21332) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Petroleum engineers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 9,840 people work in this occupation.
- Petroleum engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 62%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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