The transportation industry works alongside a number of different industries in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Truck and bus driving are two kinds of jobs within this group where there are high levels of employment. Truck and bus drivers usually work for companies that are contracted by either the oil and gas or forestry industries, but there are also many other industries that must make use of transportation.

Another job in high demand is heavy equipment operator. Heavy equipment operators are hired either by the major oilsands companies or their contractors. Generally if a person is hired directly by an oilsands company, they are required to find accommodations in Fort McMurray. If you are looking for a camp position, look to the contractors in the area.

For more information on getting a job as a heavy equipment operator, look at the December 2006 Labour Market News (Employment in the oil sands).

For more information on getting a job as a bus driver, look at the August 2007 Labour Market News (Driven to succeed).

Visit (7 NOC) Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations for companies in the area that hire truck and bus drivers, and heavy equipment operators. Also visit the Alberta Learning Information Service for more information on specific jobs, wages and education needed.