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Gas Well Testing Services Supervisor, Oil and Gas Well Testing Services Supervisor
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
In general, well testing service supervisors review and discuss requirement with operations manager and sales or field representatives. They also:
In Alberta, this designated occupation has the following levels:
Well testing services are conducted 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Supervisors generally work a day shift or night shift in conjunction with other services involved in completing or working over a well, and work with their own crews when flow testing. They work primarily outdoors, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
The work environment around drilling and service rigs is sometimes noisy, dirty and hazardous. Supervisors may be required to lift tools and equipment weighing up to 25 kilograms.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in controlling the operation of wirelines, unit controls, and equipment and instruments in mobile testing and logging units
Interest in driving well service and wireline trucks to well sites
Interest in compiling information to direct the operations of wireline and unit controls to conduct required procedures and tests; may perform limited data interpretation
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The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
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A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Well testing services supervisors need:
They should enjoy working with equipment and machinery, having clear rules and guidelines for their work, and compiling information to solve problems. They should be comfortable dealing with people.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 78 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 04, 2021 and Apr 15, 2024.
Review these skills to learn:
| Health benefits: Health care plan | 61 |
|---|---|
| Health benefits: Dental plan | 60 |
| Health benefits: Vision care benefits | 58 |
| Work Site Environment: Outdoors | 52 |
| Health benefits: Disability benefits | 51 |
| Long term benefits: Life insurance | 50 |
| Construction Specialization: Dependability | 47 |
| Teleworking Information: On the road job | 46 |
| Attention to detail | 45 |
| Hand-eye co-ordination | 45 |
Well testing service supervisor is not an entry-level position. It requires years of experience in well testing (for more information, see the Oil and Gas Well Loggers and Testers occupational profile).
Well testing services supervisor is a designated trade in Alberta. Certification is not required, but trainees can apply to Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for a Journeyperson Certificate. Competencies are assessed by demonstration on the job. Certification requires completion of a petroleum competency program managed by Energy Safety Canada.
Industry offers certification through Energy Safety Canada.
Apprenticeship and Industry Training does not offer a training program for this occupation, but it monitors and audits the competency assessment process.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Well testing services supervisors oversee oil and gas well data collection to determine reservoir deliverability and identify produced fluids. For more information, see the Designated Trades Profile section of Alberta’s Tradesecrets website.
In Alberta, government-legislated certification is available for well testing services supervisors.
For information on what you need and other details, visit the certification profile Well Testing Services Supervisor.
Certified tradespeople who want to build their business skills may obtain an Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Well testing services supervisors are employed by contractors in the oil and gas industry. They usually start in entry-level positions and learn on the job to become well testing assistants. Employers prefer candidates who have their high school diploma, which also is an advantage for future advancement. Experienced assistants may become supervisors.
Experienced well testing services supervisors may move into sales, data management, safety, training, operations management or consulting positions. Some set up their own well testing service companies.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
In the 8232: Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers occupational group, 79.0% of people work in:
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, the 8232: Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.3% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 332 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
Source: 2019-2023 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $21.63 | $50.30 | $33.53 | $30.00 |
| Overall | $27.33 | $50.00 | $40.40 | $42.00 |
| Top | $28.00 | $86.54 | $57.67 | $51.96 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $78,201 |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Extraction | $79,318 |
| Construction | $67,354 |
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training offices website: tradesecrets.alberta.ca
Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) website: caodc.ca
Energy Safety Canada website: www.energysafetycanada.com
PetroLMI, Career in Oil and Gas (COG) website: careersinoilandgas.com
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Updated Mar 31, 2020. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
