Labour Market Information (LMI)

The tight labour market that started in 2006 had a major impact on operations for the petroleum industry and clearly demonstrated the need for comprehensive labour market information to plan and develop a skilled petroleum workforce. The Petroleum HR Council (the Council) is the primary resource to address workforce development and labour market issues in the Canadian petroleum industry. The Council collaborates with partners to develop strategies, solutions, products and services that help industry develop a sustainable, skilled and productive oil and gas workforce. The Council develops and provides up-to-date Labour Market Information (LMI) on workforce trends, issues, and projections in the short-, medium- and long-term (to 2020).

LMI informs decision making at all levels.

LMI is vital for planning, developing and recruiting a qualified workforce for the petroleum industry. The Council's LMI helps:

  • Companies plan successful retention and recruitment strategies.
  • Governments make policy and program decisions including immigration strategies, labour adjustment programs, and skills and training strategies.
  • Professional associations promote their professions and support their members.
  • Education and training institutions and organizations plan for program content, enrollment and funding.
  • Career practitioners and guidance counsellors make career recommendations.
  • Job seekers plan their careers.

It is expected that approximately 105,000 workers will need to be hired by 2020 to support new industry activity and to replace retiring workers.

LMI Overview

This section provides an overview of the sectors and occupations that are covered under the Council's LMI, the models and methodologies used to generate LMI, and some highlights of our key findings.

Learn more Oil and Gas Labour Market Information Overview

 

Industry-wide LMI Supply/Demand Findings

This section contains detailed, industry-wide findings on LMI supply and demand.

Learn more Labour Market Information Supply and Demand Findings

 

Analysis by Industry Sector

This section provides a sector-by-sector analysis of labour demand and supply gaps and their contributing factors. The sectors are: Exploration & Production (E&P), Oil sands, Services and Pipelines.

Learn more Sector Specific Labour Market Supply and Demand Analysis

 

LMI Occupations in Demand

This section provides a list of in-demand petroleum occupations in the short-, medium- and long-term.

Learn more Labour Market Information Occupations in Demand