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Heavy Equipment Operators and Technicians
Over the past several years, heavy equipment operators have been in high demand in the Fort McMurray region.

  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Heavy equipment technicians
  • More...

Workplace Health and Safety Jobs
Workplace safety is a growing priority for companies in the Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo region. Learn about OH&S jobs in the region.

  • Putting safety first
  • Training options in Alberta
  • More...

Process Operators & Power Engineers
As construction of more and more oil sands projects ends and production begins, there is a change in the kind of workers most needed.

  • Process operators
  • Schools offering programs
  • More...

Labourers
Many companies in the region hire labourers for various project, from residential to oil sands construction and more.

  • Experience Counts
  • Construction craft labour designation
  • More...

Retail Industry
Jobs in retail are more appealing than ever. Retailers in the region are offering higher wages and benefits.

  • Buy into an exciting retail career
  • Advancing from within:Companies who want to keep their good employees
  • More...

Security & Janitorial
Besides having no criminal record, applicants must have a clean driving record, pass the drug test and be able to work shifts.

  • Secure a future as a guard
  • Clean up with a janitorial career
  • More...

Truck Driving
Whether you're looking for long or short haul work. there are plenty of opportunities for truck drivers in the region.

  • On the road again: Truck driving in Fort McMurray
  • Different classes, different wheels
  • More...

Bus Driving
Regardless of the kind of bus a person drives, one thing is required-bus drivers have to like working with the public.

  • Driven to succeed
  • Who's hiring
  • More...

Residential Construction
According to Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry, the Wood Buffalo/Cold Lake region will generate over 24,000 new jobs...

  • Residential construction
  • Women in Trades
  • More...

Technologist & Administration
A two-year diploma is all it takes to put you on the path to an exciting and fulfilling career as an engineering technologist.

  • Engineering technologists: Hands-on problem solvers
  • Office administrators
  • More...

In-situ oil sands jobs
While they are smaller-scale operations than open pit mining, there are many employment opportunities created by in-situ operations.

  • In-situ oil sands jobs
  • What is in-situ?
  • More...

Finding a Job in Fort McMurray
There is still a process to getting a job in Wood Buffalo. Here are things a job seeker needs to consider before dropping everything to join the Oil Boom.

  • Finding a job in Fort McMurray
  • Housing help
  • More...

Jobs with Camp Accommodations
Some contractors provide camp housing for workers. Today's modern work camps are like hotels, with food, lodging and amenities.

  • Jobs and camp accommodations
  • Working in a camp: What you need to know
  • More...

Self Employment
Ever dreamed of owning your own business? Find out what it takes to be self-employed. A look at home-based, store front and contracting opportunities.

  • Self-employment: Starting your own business
  • More...

Oil Sands Jobs
Jobs working directly in oil sands operations are highly sought after. But who hires for what kind of jobs? A guide to finding work in the oil sands.

  • Employment in the oil sands
  • Job Shortages
  • More...

Immigration Services for Employers
Settlement services are agencies or organizations that assist immigrants and help them establish themselves in their new location.

  • Settling in:Services for newcomers...
  • Resources for immigrants
  • More...

Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a way to learn on-the-job skills while working and earning a wage at the same time.

  • Apprenticeship in trades
  • How much can I make...
  • More...

Aboriginal Training to Employment
There are many employment programs and services available to aboriginal people in the region.

  • Opening new doors in the labour market
  • Aboriginal Apprenticeship Project
  • More...

Services for Immigrants
There are many services available to help immigrants find work, learn English and settle into their new home.

  • Settling in: Services for newcomers to Fort McMurray
  • Resources for immigrants
  • More...

LifeCycle

Life Cycle of an Oil Sands Construction Project
Construction of oil sands projects is a long process and can be confusing to the average job seeker.

  • Stages of a project
  • Staff demands for each stage
  • More...
 
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