Skill Shifts in Canada’s Primary Industries—October 2025

Skill Shifts in Canada’s Primary Industries—October 2025

Industry Economic Analysis Skills and Workforce Development Sustainable Economy Technology and Innovation Analysis
Pages:20 pages12 min read

Author: Signal49 Research

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Oil and gas firms are ahead in adopting data-driven technologies, such as business intelligence tools, clean technologies, and advanced security systems—showcasing the industry’s shift toward digital performance and environmental resilience.

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Tech-Driven Skill Shifts in Canada’s Mining and Oil and Gas Industries

In this research, we examine how emerging technologies are reshaping work in the mining and oil and gas industries by tracking changes in technology skills and tool and equipment skills over time. The findings offer a strong foundation for future workforce planning and highlight real opportunities to build the right skills, close key gaps, and help Canada’s resource-based sector stay resilient and competitive.

Which are the most widely used technologies in the mining and oil and gas industries? What percentage of firms are using business intelligence tools, clean technologies, security or advanced authentication systems, or other tools? Which industries are adopting advanced technologies above the industry average?

Read the data briefing to get our full analysis.

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Key findings
Primary industries
Technology adoption rates vary by industries
Comparing skill requirements by industries
Appendix A: Methodology
Appendix B: Bibliography

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