82021
Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- No
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Natural resources & agriculture
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Definition
Contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling and services supervise and coordinate the activities in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services. They are employed by drilling and well service contracting companies and petroleum producing companies. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition and procure materials and supplies
- Ensure appropriate control measures are in place to protect the health and safety of workers
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and safety
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Review, audit and approve workers' paperwork and complete proper documentation
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines and equipment.
Example job titles
- •fracturing supervisor
- •multi-service operator - oil field services
- •rig manager
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 82021 covers contractors and supervisors in oil and gas drilling and services. Classified under TEER 2, individuals in this unit group supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or completing well services. They are primarily employed by drilling and well service contractors, as well as petroleum producing companies across Canada, particularly in resource-rich provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
To qualify under NOC 82021, applicants typically require completion of secondary school, several years of experience in the specific field of supervision (such as drilling, servicing, or testing), and relevant safety certifications including First Aid, H2S Alive, and Well Control. Key duties include supervising, coordinating, and scheduling the activities of workers, establishing methods to meet work schedules, resolving operational problems, and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and environmental regulations on-site.
Because NOC 82021 is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this category may be eligible for key Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional for official guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.