Job prospects Oil Pipeline Operator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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

The employment outlook will be good for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 61%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology