Job prospects Wireline Operator in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,760 people work in this occupation.
• Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 51%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 19%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

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