AKITA Drilling Ltd. Employee Directory
Oil and GasAlberta, Canada501-1000 Employees
AKITA Drilling Ltd. is a Canadian oil and gas drilling company formed in January 1993, with operations in Canada and the United States and headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. The company employs between 501 and 1000 people and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as AKT.A. Its drilling operations span Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon, with activity in both Canada and the United States. A distinctive aspect of its business is its history of joint ventures with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, with more than 20 Aboriginal groups holding equity in its rigs. AKITA has expanded through acquisitions, including the 2018 purchase of Xtreme Drilling Corp. and the 2026 acquisition of Fox Drilling International from Paramount Resources. The organization emphasizes high-quality service through a well-trained, multicultural workforce, first-class equipment, and rigorous quality standards.