Jobs
within the oil and gas industry have changed due to
the growth of multi-national companies and advances
in technology. For years, companies employed oil
scouts that were industry spies sent to gather
information on rival company’s wells. This job has
all been phased out. Even most entry level positions
require some training. Required qualifications vary
from field to field, but even entry level positions
require a driver’s license, WHMIS, first aid, and
the H2S Alive program. Qualifications, referred to
as tickets, can be issued after the courses are
completed from various technical institutions. There
are also private institutions that provide
accreditation, such as the Petroleum Industry
Training Service (PITS). For management and
scientific positions, universities can provide
programs such as engineering, geology, and business
degrees. Continuing education courses are also
widely offered for people in the industry or those
who want to get an idea of what the industry is
like. In any position within the oil and gas
industry, a commitment to providing a quality
product and solid service to the customers is
integral.
For further information about careers in the
energy sector visit the
Centre for Energy’s National Occupational
Classifications Database. Energy sector jobs are fully
searchable, as well as sorted by industry, job
classification, and education level required:
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