Oil and Gas Drilling, Servicing and Related Labourers

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Carry out a variety of general labouring duties and operate equipment to assist in the drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells. This unit group also includes labourers who assist in geophysical prospecting for oil and gas. 

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $20.00
Median: $29.00
High: $35.00

Training

  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • Completion of introductory college or petroleum industry-approved training courses may be required.
  • Certificates in hydrogen sulphide awareness, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) or transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) may be required.

Places of Employment

Drilling and well servicing contractors and petroleum producing companies

Regulated

No