Guys need any class 1 drivers?

Not that I know of, but I head back to work tomorrow. Will ask around

Yes I know many engineers, EITs, engineering interns who work in Fort Mac.

Those who I know all work for either Shell, Suncor, or Syncrude. I do know a couple that work at CNRL as well as contractors such as Norwest, Klohn, and Terracon.

If you have any questions feel free to ask though I might not have all the answers. I will try to check back on this thread every once in a while so forgive me if I don't reply the first few days.

Edit: Other than Fort Mac, I know quite a few in Calgary as well. I am more familiar with Fort Mac however due to the fact that I work here lol.

Edit 2: A lot of us have the option to fly in and fly out from either Edmonton or Calgary. I know only a couple companies that will let you fly out of Vancouver which is very rare.

I have many friends who are engineering graduates out of UBC who are working in Fort Mac/Calgary. Most of them have Civil, Geo, Mining, Chemical, and Petroleum backgrounds. I know Norwest hires a lot of people from BCIT though.

Other than that, most engineers I know working in Fort Mac come from other well known universities across Canada.

EDIT: Majority of the engineers I know are not local to Alberta. There is a wide mix throughout Canada from West to East coast.

Thats good news then, because i always thought they only choose locals as shenmecar said. Im an Electrical engineer EIT, graduated from UBC hopefully i can find something there soon.

I do. been up flying in and out of fort mac for 2 1/2 years now. before that I was in the calgary office for 4 1/2 years.

this summer, I finallyset myself up to fly back to vancouver on my days off.

I graduated UBC, so I know for sure they hire from any university

let me know if you have any questions.

anyone know how much is starting for 1st year instrument technicians or automation/instrumentation technologists? and hows it like finding a job in those fields without any experience?

I'm just getting into the field (automation), so take it with a grain of salt, but from my understanding, you won't even get a sniff without at least 5 years of experience unless you have connections. $$$ is supposedly fucking insane if you do manage to get a job there.

These are ballpark apprentice hourly rates in oil sands.

1st $37
2nd $42
3rd $46
4th $51
Journeyman $57

shieeet, how does the pay look like for technologist/engineering position?
I would think the pay is less because of less field work

Correct me if im wrong

Experience dictates all, but minimums I have seen (or would accept for moving to fort):

PEng - 50+ an hour
EIT - 35+ an hour
Technologist/Admin/Clerk - 30+ an hour

These numbers are based on my experience on jobs which operate 3 in 1 out, LOA based or camp (which means they either house you or pay for your accommodations and food.

Average day is usually 12 hours, roughly 6 at ST pay, 6 at OT pay.

If you are going up there on your own and applying for positions these rates are obviously astronomically low.

how much money would a person with just an instrumentation ticket vs a person with both electrical and instrumentation tickets get?is it a significant difference?

right now my plan is to work towards both tickets in ftmac.

I have more questions about the automation/instrumentation field and ftmac. If anyone can help me please PM me.

dual ticket is ~$2 more but depends on company

anyone interested in getting into hd mechanic should apply to this program ASAP:

deadline is end of may and you need to write a test before then
you would be eligible for cheap student housing too

http://www.keyano.ca/Academics/Progr...hnicianDiploma

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/busin...548/story.html

yikes, 15,000 tuition fee, but with a 1,000 bursary. & Housing costs. But 80% or better and a job at finning? Sound's like a great opportunity to those who get in.

I know and work with a lot of instrumentation and automation technicians.

They are all in the field most of the time since instruments are all outside in the field.

I know many of them who have had many years experience but I also know many of them have NO experience whatsoever. So it really is all over the place for these positions.

Pay depends on previous experience. Most likely nothing under $30/hour. In this industry, no one is ever paid under $30/hour. Just give to you an idea, interns will make $30-35/hour here.

I registered for the Power Engineering program at Keyano earlier this year. Took the DAT test and gave in a resume. I should be hearing a response from them soon, sometime in June I assume. I took a shot in the dark with this one.

Any pointers that will lead me in the right direction regarding if I get the opportunity with them for a follow up interview?

Pm me if you get an interview. I know exactly what to expect and what they are looking for. Put in 110% effort and you will make it no problem. To give you some motivation t's possible to make $120000 gross without overtime in the two year program.

i was thinking of the doing the haul truck course at keyano but this scared me away...

Suncor begins testing automated trucks | Fort McMurray Today

In terms of wages/work environment/jobs, how is the welding industry in the lower mainland compared to Alberta? Can you still make decent coin in BC?

I am looking for a career change into welding. I've been in IT for about 10+ years and want to change it up. Should I take the courses offered at BCIT?

Do it and get it done, systems ain't perfect yet, I remember 3 years ago at MRM, they've sunk remote controlled dozers due to lack of range. It's good money, obviously has pros and cons, really quick way to get 6 figures.

I don't know if it's really that easy getting a job as a haul truck operator, make a fake resume up with the qualifications and no experience and see how many calls you get. Then make another fake resume with some experience and see how many calls you get.

At least determine your chances of getting hired before you spend any money... there is a lot of "outreach" programs giving locals priority, especially young women and natives (I'm all for that btw). This is a job that is attractive to the entire uneducated Canadian labor market.. so be warned that competitive entry is not an exaggeration.

IMO, Ft Mac is very clicky.

I am a journeyman construction electrician, soon to have my class B FSR... My experience is mostly in ridiculously high-end residential. No industrial experience, very little commercial experience.

Do you guys think it's possible for me to find a good job in fort mac? I would do it, but I think my experience holds me back. Industrial and commercial are completely different from residential... and I don't have a clue as to how much more residential would make over there. I know industrial guys up there make good coin.

Vancouver is an expensive city to live in with much lower pay than other cities. If I could get away and make some money for a few years that would be great, but I'm not sure if my trade and experience would apply to somewhere like fort mac.

I know the electrician that is working at my store right now makes $90/hr
12 hour days, 7 days on, 7 days off, so he is making crazy amount of OT.
He says he only have about 5 years of experience as an electrician

I know many welders and it's tough to make good money on the mainland/island without experience. Most of the people I know started off working for $15-$20/hour locally before heading to Alberta/Northern BC (mind you, they're in their late-20s/early-30s now, so this was several years ago). Most were closer to $15/hour when they started.

The ones who came back to southern BC are now making decent coin (most are $30+/hour), but still nothing like what they were making up north. Of course, the living conditions are a hell of a lot better here and camp life can be very hard on relationships and families.

New residential building are constructed up north all the time, so even if you don't do industrial, you should still be able to find work.