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Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction

Industry Profile
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Industry Overview

Mining establishments are primarily involved in exploring, extracting and developing properties of naturally occurring solid minerals, such as coal and ores.

Oil and gas extraction involves removing liquids (crude petroleum) and gases (natural gas) from underground.

Key Facts

  • The Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction industry in B.C. is particularly sensitive to global economic conditions, as many of its products are exported to other countries.
  • Men make up a large majority of the workforce in this industry.
  • Wages in this industry are well above the provincial average.
  • Most of the employment in the industry is full-time, permanent positions.
  • Most of the employment in this industry occurs in the Kootenay, Thompson-Okanagan, and Northeast regions of the province.

Hourly Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Below are the average hourly earnings for this industry.

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Workforce

The workforce includes people who are employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. The workforce is made up of people who are 15 years of age and older and living in Canada.

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Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Types of Employment

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Employment by Region

Cariboo
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Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

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Top Occupations by Job Openings

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