About the Industry
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is a natural for Canada. Under our vast lands, Canada holds the second largest oil reserves in the world, after Saudi Arabia. And Canada is the world's third largest natural gas producer, after Russia and the US. Read more industry stats.
Some of the oil and gas produced here is sold within Canada, but most of it is exported. Global demand for oil and gas products is expected to grow steadily into the future and Canada is well-positioned to meet that increasing demand.
Exciting innovations are helping us get at oil and gas deposits that were once too difficult to access. New technologies are also making the industry safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.
The oil and gas industry contributes significantly to Canada's economy through employment, taxes, royalties and investments.
Because of all these factors, there are plenty of career opportunities in oil and gas! Many companies are recruiting skilled and enthusiastic employees in all parts of the industry.
If you're new to oil and gas, you may not know what part of the industry you'd be interested in. There are many diverse career options that need people just like you!
How the Oil & Gas Industry Works
The Canadian petroleum industry divides itself into three areas:
Downstream
