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Business 11 Jun 2026

Help wanted: The oilpatch will need 72,000 workers over the next decade

The plethora of hiring opportunities in the oil and gas sector comes at a time when the national economy is struggling and there is uncertainty in some industries because of the impacts of tariffs and artificial intelligence.

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Canada’s oil and gas sector is facing a major hiring challenge. The industry will need about 72,000 workers by 2035. the majority to replace retiring employees, according to a. New report by Careers in Energy, a division of Energy Safety Canada. The number could climb well above 100,000 positions needed if proposed major energy projects like pipelines move forward in the coming years. Still, some need working in remote locations, and not all jobseekers may be interested in a career tied to oil and. Natural gas. “The energy sector really is growing and evolving and we're faced with a big challenge,” said. Lisa Stephenson, director, Careers in Energy. “We do know that trades and engineers and. Technical workers are going to be needed. they’re going to be the most in demand." In the oilpatch.

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Help wanted: The oilpatch will need 72,000 workers over the next decade

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