Jobs in Alberta

[Kash-]

Hi I just moved to alberta from ontario and I moved to alberta to find a better job. I just wanted to ask if 1 get a 4th class power engineering ticket is it easy to find a job up north? or is there any other way to get in the oil and gas companies?

[Bound2Fish]

Go knock on doors. Show up, be professional and be serious. Show them you are willing to earn the position.

And use the search function on here, lots of good info already posted.

[BANG]

Lots of opportunity if you have a solid work ethic.
But be aware it is not a walk in the park .hell for a basement is more then accurate for most for a long time while clawing up the ladder.
15-18hrs a day for 6 weeks straight is not uncommon for a lot of oilfield positions.
Working 40hr weeks you will starve here.
Excuse me if you are well aware but many people get a rough wake up call and hightail it home after a few weeks.
Best of luck.

[unclebuck]

Be sure that you have your "green card".

[Kash-]

Originally Posted by Bound2Fish

Go knock on doors. Show up, be professional and be serious. Show them you are willing to earn the position.

And use the search function on here, lots of good info already posted.

Thank you so much for your information. I was just wondering is it worth it get a class 4 power engineering ticket?

[Kash-]

Originally Posted by BANG

Lots of opportunity if you have a solid work ethic.
But be aware it is not a walk in the park .hell for a basement is more then accurate for most for a long time while clawing up the ladder.
15-18hrs a day for 6 weeks straight is not uncommon for a lot of oilfield positions.
Working 40hr weeks you will starve here.
Excuse me if you are well aware but many people get a rough wake up call and hightail it home after a few weeks.
Best of luck.

Thanks for the input. I have never been the one to complain. what Im asking is if you put the work in is it worth it?

[coolpete1]

no , trades pay better , lots of work in saskatoon i heard for power engineers

[buckbrushoutdoors]

You won't starve on 40 hours a week. I usually work less than that a week.

[79ford]

Alberta isnt too bad.... just stand about 3" from a mirror and check to see if it gets foggy. If you see fog forming near where you should see your mouth in the mirror you are good to go haha.

[troutbug]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

You won't starve on 40 hours a week. I usually work less than that a week.

Not sure what wage you make but I cant remember the last time I worked 40 hours a week unless I asked for it

[buckbrushoutdoors]

I work 37.5 hours a week. And never made less than a 100,000 a year since I was 19. It's do able.

[troutbug]

Originally Posted by buckbrushoutdoors

I work 37.5 hours a week. And never made less than a 100,000 a year since I was 19. It's do able.

well I want your job then LOL

[1899b]

Can you play defense? Oilers are in need of help...

[JRuel]

I've had my Fourth (and half my Third) since '05. Been well worth it for me. Home every night and lead a solid crew of 8 operators with a big local producer.

Work hard, stay sharp, ask lots of questions, be honest, don't slack, and do all that is required, plus a little more. You'll enjoy a solid career with good pay and advancement potential.

[KevGuy]

Sorry, there are no jobs here in Alberta.

[BANG]

Originally Posted by troutbug

well I want your job then LOL

No kidding.
What job pays a 19 year old kid $55.55hr right out the gate?

[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by BANG

No kidding.
What job pays a 19 year old kid $55.55hr right out the gate?

It's gotta be a camp job, or he's missing some overtime, or something I'm guessing.