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NOC 82021 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 82021 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
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).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — it's in the “Trades” group. The latest Trades round (April 2, 2026) invited 3000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.