In addition to job skills, safety training may be required by some industries. Although employers may offer some safety training, up-to-date certification can enhance employment opportunities. The following is a list of safety training certificates that are commonly required:

• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• Road builders Safety Training System (RSTS)
• H2S Alive
• Fall Protection
• Fire Watch
• Flag Person
• Forklift and Bobcat Operator Certification
• Aerial Lift
• Hoisting and Rigging
• Professional Drivers Improvement Course (PDIC)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Confined Space Entry
• Snowmobile/ATV Rider Safety
• Bear Awareness & Safety
• Chainsaw Safety
• Training specific to the Oil and Gas Industry
• Chainsaw Safety AWTA (Forest Industry)
• Safe Trenching, Excavation and Ground Disturbance
• First Aid and CPR
• Food Handling Safety

Local Training

• Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA)
• Local employment service providers (no fee for eligible participants)
• Fort McMurray Construction Association – online registration for CSTS
• Keyano College - Fort McMurray
• Alberta Building Trade Unions (for members)
• HSE Integrated Ltd.
• Stedford Safety Training
• St. John Ambulance
• First Aid Works

Obtain certification before coming to Fort McMurray

• Alberta Construction and Safety Association or call toll-free at 1-800-661-2272
• Alberta Building Trade Unions (for members)
• Enform - used to be called Petroleum Industry Training Service (PITS)
• Portage College – Lac La Biche