Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drilling wells for oil or gas field operations, for others, on a contract or fee basis.
Canadian industry
213111 Oil and gas contract drilling
Forage à forfait de puits de pétrole et de gaz
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Oil and gas contract drilling |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 21311 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction |
| International correspondence | B0910* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Examples
- directional drilling of oil and gas wells, on a contract basis
- gas or oil well drilling or redrilling, on a contract basis
- offshore drilling, oil and gas, on contract basis
- spudding in oil and gas wells on a contract basis
- troubleshooting, natural gas and oil well, on a contract basis
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
directional drilling of oil and gas wells, on a contract basisgas or oil well drilling or redrilling, on a contract basisoffshore drilling, oil and gas, on contract basisspudding in oil and gas wells on a contract basistroubleshooting, natural gas and oil well, on a contract basis
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: B0910*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 213111
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
213111
Oil and gas contract drilling
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
213111
directional drilling of oil and gas wells, on a contract basis
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as directional drilling of oil and gas wells, on a contract basis. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling to a business file.
03
213111
gas or oil well drilling or redrilling, on a contract basis
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as gas or oil well drilling or redrilling, on a contract basis. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling to a business file.
04
213111
offshore drilling, oil and gas, on contract basis
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as offshore drilling, oil and gas, on contract basis. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 213111Oil and gas contract drilling
- 213117Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
- 213118Services to oil and gas extraction
- 213119Other support activities for mining
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
B0910*Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction
Approximate correspondence
Oil and gas contract drilling
US NAICS reference213111 - Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Source row
213111Oil and gas contract drilling
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 213111 cover?
Oil and gas contract drilling: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drilling wells for oil or gas field operations, for others, on a contract or fee basis.
Which level of the hierarchy is 213111?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 213111?
It rolls up to 21311 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction.
Should I stop at 213111 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 213111?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 213111?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 213111 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 5 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Field drilling, Quarry operations, Oil and gas support, Industrial minerals.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 213111?
Yes. The page shows B0910* Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Drilling Oil and Gas Wells.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.