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What Is The Job Outlook In BC?

photography of excavators at mining area
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Drillers and Blasters

The Construction Sector Council predicts the job outlook for Drillers & Blasters in BC will fluctuate from good to balanced over the next 9 years.

Employment Outlook - Drillers and blasters

employment outlook for drillers and blasters NOC 7372

Chart from WorkBC

Oil & Gas Well Drillers

Industry experts forecast there will be 330 new positions for oil & gas well drillers in BC between 2019 and 2029.

Employment Outlook
Oil and gas drillers and related occupations

employment outlook for oil and gas drillers and related occupations NOC 823

Chart from WorkBC
Sources:  WorkBC Career Profiles, Careers in Construction