Job prospects Roughneck in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers" in the Camrose–Drumheller Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers in the Camrose–Drumheller Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Camrose - Drumheller 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.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 620 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): 66%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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