Job prospects Well Testing Operator in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 530 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): 79%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 21%

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