Alberta Oil Careers Job Guides - Alberta Oil Careers

Alberta Oil Careers job guides give you all of the information you need to know to get your career in the oil and gas industry started today. Our career guides cover everything you might want to know about Alberta's oil and gas industry and it's most prominent cities.

Oil Field Career Guides

The Alberta Oil Industry

In this guide we discuss The Alberta Oil Industry and its two main sectors; conventional oil production and the Oil Sands project.

Oil Patch Cities in Alberta

Are you thinking about moving to Alberta to work in the oil industry but have no idea which city would make a great home? Alberta Oil Careers brings you the Guide to Oil Patch Cities in Alberta which will help you find a new place to call home.

The Drilling Industry

In this guide we will discuss the drilling industry in Alberta, what it is, employment opportunities, and everything else you may want to know about Alberta’s drilling rigs.

Moving to Alberta

Whether you are moving to Alberta from within the province or from elsewhere in Canada or the world here are all the resources you are going to need to start your new life in oil country.

Basic Requirements for a Job in Alberta’s Oil Field

This guide outlines the basic requirements you should have before looking for work in the Alberta oil field and what employers are looking for when hiring new employees.

Alberta’s Oil Field Safety Courses

In this guide we will introduce you to several safety courses that will help you get a job in Alberta’s oil field.

All about Drilling Rigs

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on a drilling rig in Alberta? If so, this guide is for you. We will go over everything you could ever want to know about drilling rigs such as working conditions, working locations, safety, and the makeup of a drilling rig crew.

A Day in the life of a Service Rig Roughneck

In this guide we talk about the life of a roughneck on a service rig, what your life will be like, the pay, your job duties, and what to expect while working in the Alberta oil fields.

Job Profile: Well Tester

In this guide we look at the job of a well tester, what well testers do, their salary, and what you need in order to become a well tester.

Job Profile: Service Rig Roughneck

In this guide we meet Shawn, a roughneck on a service rig operated by Great Plains Well Servicing in Brooks Alberta and learn first hand about what a roughneck’s life and job are like.

Job Profile: Drilling Rig Leasehand

In this Job Profile we look at job of a drilling rig leasehand, what their job entails, a leasehand’s salary expectations, and everything you may want to know about being a leasehand on a drilling rig.

Job Guides

Guide to Writing an Effective Resume

A resume is supposed to be a brief summary of your abilities, education, experience, and skills. Its main job is to market yourself to an employer and get them to contact you and hopefully get an interview. In this guide we will give you some pointers on writing an effective resume.

Top 10 Resume Mistakes

The most common resume mistakes people make and how to avoid them.

How to Successfully Conduct a Phone Interview

If you are looking for a job in Alberta and you live in another province or country you may have to do interviews over the telephone. In this guide we will give you some helpful pointers on conducting interviews over the phone.

Having a Successful Interview

After you submit your resume to your potential employers the only thing standing between you and a new job is an interview. In this guide we will teach you how to have a successful interview and land your dream job.

City Spotlight

Fort McMurray Alberta

Have you been thinking about making the move to Fort McMurray Alberta but don’t know anything about the city? Well we have the right guide for you; in this article we highlight the city of Fort McMurray Alberta, its location, history, population, climate, and economy.

Grande Prairie Alberta

Are you looking for work in a new city; you may want to consider Grande Prairie Alberta. In this guide we are going to introduce you to Grande Prairie, its population, climate, and economy.

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