Newbie
Posts: 1 
Location: Mossbank, SK
Location: Mossbank, SK
July 18th, 2006, 04:52 PM
Hi I am a newbie in this Canadian Content forum.
I am seriously contemplating to relocate to find a work in Alberta as an oilrig worker or draftsperson or something that promise much better career prospective. Or maybe I should take welding courses local college to become a journeyperson.
I used to work in Windsor, Ontario as plastic injection molding engineer (not Professional Engineer yet) after graduating from university in Saskatchewan for three years. Then recent strong Canadian dollar (against US $) hits manufacturing industry tremendously. I have got downsized; colleagues and I have not see any rebound so far.
Posting resumes on job websites likes of www.monster.ca, ca.hotjobs.yahoo.com, and www.workopolis.com resulted no opportunity so far past two months. I have moved back to hometown of Saskatchewan so see how things are going in the west, I even consider labour position.
I am just wondering if I can find Alberta-based employment agencies with strong local industry connection… I do appreciate your input.
I am bit scared to move to Fort McMurray without job offer, zero business connections or no friends whatsoever.
Thanks
Hi I am a newbie in this Canadian Content forum.
I am seriously contemplating to relocate to find a work in Alberta as an oilrig worker or draftsperson or something that promise much better career prospective. Or maybe I should take welding courses local college to become a journeyperson.
I used to work in Windsor, Ontario as plastic injection molding engineer (not Professional Engineer yet) after graduating from university in Saskatchewan for three years. Then recent strong Canadian dollar (against US $) hits manufacturing industry tremendously. I have got downsized; colleagues and I have not see any rebound so far.
Posting resumes on job websites likes of www.monster.ca, ca.hotjobs.yahoo.com, and www.workopolis.com resulted no opportunity so far past two months. I have moved back to hometown of Saskatchewan so see how things are going in the west, I even consider labour position.
I am just wondering if I can find Alberta-based employment agencies with strong local industry connection… I do appreciate your input.
I am bit scared to move to Fort McMurray without job offer, zero business connections or no friends whatsoever.
Thanks
Bright Spark
Posts: 313
July 18th, 2006, 05:43 PM
If you have a pulse you can get a job. 1000 the first day you were in Calgary if you could physically apply.
One fellow flew in to Calgary from Kingson. He packed a box and had to go to the baggage counter to pick it up. They were short staff and asked him if he wanted a job. He filled out the application and, pending a security clearance, must have set a record for coming here and landing a job.
What's good right now is the opportunity to get into a field that might be hard elsewhere. This includes diverse careers as a police officer or airport worker or postal worker, etc.
If you have a pulse you can get a job. 1000 the first day you were in Calgary if you could physically apply.
One fellow flew in to Calgary from Kingson. He packed a box and had to go to the baggage counter to pick it up. They were short staff and asked him if he wanted a job. He filled out the application and, pending a security clearance, must have set a record for coming here and landing a job.
What's good right now is the opportunity to get into a field that might be hard elsewhere. This includes diverse careers as a police officer or airport worker or postal worker, etc.
Bright Spark
Posts: 324
July 18th, 2006, 08:13 PM
Quoting
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Why is it that university educated people in these forums have the worst English?
That's bizarre!
That's bizarre!
Bright Spark
Posts: 443
Location: Sarnia
Location: Sarnia
July 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Quoting
How am I supposed to know which country he/she was born in? How do you know which country he/she was born in? Quoting
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Why is it that university educated people in these forums have the worst English?
That's bizarre!
That's bizarre!
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Bright Spark
Posts: 324
July 18th, 2006, 08:23 PM
Quoting
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Of course you are. How does one with such poor English manage an Engineering program in university? You are aware of the terms used in such a program yes? As such, it would be impossible for one like him to ever be considered for the program. Hence one may come to one conclusion: he is lying.
Quoting
How am I supposed to know which country he/she was born in? How do you know which country he/she was born in? Quoting
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Why is it that university educated people in these forums have the worst English?
That's bizarre!
That's bizarre!
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Bright Spark
Posts: 443
Location: Sarnia
Location: Sarnia
July 18th, 2006, 08:34 PM
After all, he/she is now the second university educated, unemployed, engineer to grace these forums and display a total ineptitude for the english language.
Quoting
That was my insinuation. That he/she was lying. Quoting
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Of course you are. How does one with such poor English manage an Engineering program in university? You are aware of the terms used in such a program yes? As such, it would be impossible for one like him to ever be considered for the program. Hence one may come to one conclusion: he is lying.
Quoting
How am I supposed to know which country he/she was born in? How do you know which country he/she was born in? Quoting
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Why is it that university educated people in these forums have the worst English?
That's bizarre!
That's bizarre!
But I'm still a fan of yours...
After all, he/she is now the second university educated, unemployed, engineer to grace these forums and display a total ineptitude for the english language.
Bright Spark
Posts: 324
July 18th, 2006, 09:15 PM
Quoting
After all, he/she is now the second university educated, unemployed, engineer to grace these forums and display a total ineptitude for the english language.
Tell me, do you want my autograph?
Quoting
That was my insinuation. That he/she was lying. Quoting
But I'm still a fan of yours...
Of course you are. How does one with such poor English manage an Engineering program in university? You are aware of the terms used in such a program yes? As such, it would be impossible for one like him to ever be considered for the program. Hence one may come to one conclusion: he is lying.
Quoting
How am I supposed to know which country he/she was born in? How do you know which country he/she was born in? Quoting
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Why is it that university educated people in these forums have the worst English?
That's bizarre!
That's bizarre!
But I'm still a fan of yours...
After all, he/she is now the second university educated, unemployed, engineer to grace these forums and display a total ineptitude for the english language.
Member
Posts: 53
Location: drayton valley
Location: drayton valley
July 18th, 2006, 10:13 PM
In response to your inquiry about jobs in Alberta, a journeyman welder in Grande Prairie, AB, can earn from $75 to $110 per hour. That is 6 month old information and the rates could be higher yet. Bring your journeyman ticket out with you, get a welding truck and welder and get ready to earn $300,000 per year. Those who are lazy, stay home, but if you are willing to work hard, long days, you can make a mint.
In response to your inquiry about jobs in Alberta, a journeyman welder in Grande Prairie, AB, can earn from $75 to $110 per hour. That is 6 month old information and the rates could be higher yet. Bring your journeyman ticket out with you, get a welding truck and welder and get ready to earn $300,000 per year. Those who are lazy, stay home, but if you are willing to work hard, long days, you can make a mint.
Newbie
Posts: 15
Location: Edmonton
Location: Edmonton
April 17th, 2007, 06:03 PM
Takao, I hope you find what you're looking for in Alberta.
Quoting SaintLucifer
If he was an international student, his education was only partially paid for by you and me (via the government). And so what if that's the case? He's contributing to OUR economy by working in OUR country, paying OUR taxes, undoubtedly spending money in OUR country, and looking for job prospects within OUR country unlike many Canadian students who fly south of the 49th parallel after receiving a post-secondary education that was subsidized by you and me.
You don't know much do you? He was not born in this country. His university 'education' was paid for by you and me hence the lack of sympathy I have for his current status.
Takao, I hope you find what you're looking for in Alberta.
Newbie
Posts: 13
May 18th, 2007, 04:48 PM
Your on your own, do not know/have any one to ask, wear to look for jobs, accommodation, food, transport
Quoting takao47
I too am thinking like that
I am bit scared to move to Fort McMurray without job offer, zero business connections or no friends whatsoever.
Thanks
Thanks
Your on your own, do not know/have any one to ask, wear to look for jobs, accommodation, food, transport
Quoting justfred
Is Grande Prairie a bigger hot spot than Fort McMurray
In response to your inquiry about jobs in Alberta, a journeyman welder in Grande Prairie, AB, can earn from $75 to $110 per hour. That is 6 month old information and the rates could be higher yet. Bring your journeyman ticket out with you, get a welding truck and welder and get ready to earn $300,000 per year. Those who are lazy, stay home, but if you are willing to work hard, long days, you can make a mint.
Newbie
Posts: 4
August 2nd, 2007, 04:48 PM
I participate with a company that posts as many FT McMurray jobs as possable. The site is www.Oilsands.InfoMine.com this site focuses on the Mining/Oil and construction aspect enjoy. We have also lauched another www.fortmcmurrayonline.com this is new and we offer lots of information on the territory shortly we will be offering a job board here as well the focus will be a little diffrent enjoy ALL!!!
I participate with a company that posts as many FT McMurray jobs as possable. The site is www.Oilsands.InfoMine.com this site focuses on the Mining/Oil and construction aspect enjoy. We have also lauched another www.fortmcmurrayonline.com this is new and we offer lots of information on the territory shortly we will be offering a job board here as well the focus will be a little diffrent enjoy ALL!!!
