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.
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