We have several threads about finding work in Western Canadian oil, gas and mining here are some tips.
1. Quit dope. You WILL be piss tested.
2. Have $3000 in your pocket before you leave to live in a hotel unitl you find a place.
3. A drivers licence
4. Get ticketed!!!! H2S Alive, WHIMIS, Fire, First Aid, Have grade 12 transcripts and driving abstract printed off and ready.
6. Phone ahead to companies even though they may not be running ads.
7. **** the "placement companies" they just want your money.
8. Shut up and listen. One mistake and it's bye bye.
9. Learn English even if you think you already know it. ***Note to Capers***. We don't have Tuckified Chicken It's Kentucky Fried.
If anyone else has more to add please feel free.
1. Quit dope. You WILL be piss tested.
2. Have $3000 in your pocket before you leave to live in a hotel unitl you find a place.
3. A drivers licence
4. Get ticketed!!!! H2S Alive, WHIMIS, Fire, First Aid, Have grade 12 transcripts and driving abstract printed off and ready.
6. Phone ahead to companies even though they may not be running ads.
7. **** the "placement companies" they just want your money.
8. Shut up and listen. One mistake and it's bye bye.
9. Learn English even if you think you already know it. ***Note to Capers***. We don't have Tuckified Chicken It's Kentucky Fried.
If anyone else has more to add please feel free.