Canada's oil and gas sector needs 72,000 workers by 2035, driven by retirements and potential new projects
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Kyle Bakx, Ina Sidhu
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Summary
Canada's oil and gas sector will need approximately 72,000 workers by 2035, primarily to replace retiring employees, according to a report by Careers in Energy (a division of Energy Safety Canada). The number could exceed 100,000 if major energy projects like pipelines move forward. This hiring demand comes amid broader economic struggles and uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs and artificial intelligence impacts on other industries.
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The number could climb well above 100,000 positions needed if proposed major energy projects like pipelines move forward in the coming years.
The plethora of hiring opportunities comes as the economy struggles and there is uncertainty in some industries because of the impacts of U.S. tariffs and artificial intelligence.
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