85111

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers" are classified under NOC code 85111. This occupation falls under TEER category 5, which comprises roles that typically require no formal educational requirements and short-term work demonstration. Individuals in this occupation carry out vital physical tasks to support oil and gas exploration and extraction, such as cleaning rig floors, shovelling drill cuttings, and assisting other crew members like drillers and derrickhands on drilling and service rigs.

Typical duties for workers in NOC 85111 include handling, sorting, and cleaning drill pipes, casing, and other equipment, as well as helping to set up and take down drilling rigs. From an immigration perspective, while TEER 5 occupations are generally excluded from the Federal Skilled Worker program under Express Entry, candidates may find pathways to Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or other regional pilot programs tailored to semi-skilled and low-skilled workers. Employment in this field typically requires some secondary school education, on-the-job training, and safety certificates such as First Aid, H2S Alive, and WHMIS.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidelines and up-to-date program requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.