Exploration & Production

The exploration and production (E&P) sector of the industry identifies underground rock formations that may contain hydrocarbons, then negotiates with the owners of the local surface and mineral rights to get access to the land for drilling. E&P companies then contract drilling and service companies to drill wells and bring discovered oil and gas to the surface, economically, safely and in line with environmental regulations. E&P companies have interests both onshore and offshore.

E&P companies need a wide variety of employees, from land negotiators to geologists, technologists to administration assistants, accountants to engineers, safety managers to environmental specialists. Most of these positions are office-based.

For more E&P information, visit:

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
  Represents more than 150 member companies who explore for, develop and produce over 95% of Canada's natural gas, crude oil, oil sands and elemental sulphur.
• Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)
  Represents the interests of over 400 small and emerging E&P companies.

Interested in working in the E&P sector? You have a huge range of career options! Please check out:

• Technicians
• Technologists
• Geosciences Professionals
• Engineers
• Marine and Nautical Services
• Business and Operations Support