October 4, 2012

Rowena Sampang, Manager, Marketing & CommunicationsPetroleum Human Resources Council of Canada

Canada’s Oil & Gas Industry

• 3rd largest natural gas producer

• 6th largest crude oil producer (rank increasing with oil sands)

• Employs about 550,000 people in Canada (directly and indirectly)

• Energy is now Canada’s largest export sector (took over from

automobile industry in 2003)

• Industry payments to governments: $18 Billion

• Over 3,000 products we use everyday are made from petroleum

• Long history: first well in Canada was in 1858

Oil & Gas in Canada

Map: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

Oil & Gas in Canada

Map: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin

Petroleum Sectors

• Exploration & Production (E&P)

• Oil Sands• Oil & Gas Services• Pipeline• Offshore

Current Oil & Gas Workforce (2011)

Seismic Careers• Surveyors• Line Clearers• Seismic Drilling Crews• Data Acquisition & Recording

Resource:• Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC) – www.cagc.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

Drilling & Completions Careers

• Drilling Rig Crews– Leasehands (Roustabout), Floorhands (Roughnecks) – Rig Technicians, Motorhands, Derrickhand, Driller– Rig Managers– www.rigtech.ca

• Service Rig Crews - Floorhands (Roughnecks), Derrickhand - Operators (Driller) - Rig Managers

- www.servicerigdrive.ca

• Resources:- Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling

Contractors (CAODC) - www.caodc.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

Petroleum Services Careers• Cementing Helper• Truck Driver• Fracturing Operator• Rigger• Snubber• Well Testing Assistant• Wireline Operator• Safety trainer• Environmental management• Waste treatment, recycling and disposal

• Resources:- Petroleum Services Association of Canada

www.psac.ca

What kind of careers are there?

Services

Photos: Technicoil & Halliburton

Workforce Composition

9%

14%

11%

3%

26%

34%

3%

Workforce by Occupation Type - Petroleum Services, Drilling & Geophysical (Census 2006)

Management

Business, finance & administrative

Natural & applied science

Sales & service

Trades, transport & equipment operator

Unique to petroleum industry

Petroleum processing

(9 %)

(14%)

(11%)

(3%)

(26%)

(34%)

(3%)

Workforce Composition

(22%)

(31%)

(18%)

(16%)

(10%)

(3%)

What is the future of Employment in Oil and Gas?

Over 9,500 new workers will be needed by 2015!

Hot Careers and Lots of Them!

Oil + Gas Services Online Career Fair October 16 & 17, 2012

• Find out more about the Oil + Gas Services Sector• Chat directly with employers and other job seekers• Visit the online job board• Upload your resume• Visit employer booths online to:

– Chat with recruiters and employers– Stream presentations and videos– Download company brochures

• Apply for jobs!

Register Now!

www.servicescareerfair.careersinoilandgas.com

• Fill out a questionnaire about yourself

• Block off some time on: Tuesday, October 16th & Wednesday, October 17th – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM MDTto participate!

• Login to the site : www.servicescareerfair.careersinoilandgas.com • View our welcome message & then get started!

October 16 & 17

Make the Most of Your Participation

How Should I Prepare for the Online Career Fair?

Just like preparing for a real job hunt:•Understand the industry and the oil and gas services sectors•Research oil and gas services careers•Get your resume and cover letter ready•Practice your interviewing skills – be prepared to chat online•Understand your transferrable skills•Talk to a Career Advisor/Counsellor•Research companies in advance•Ensure you have a reliable computer with internet connection

What Kind of Jobs Will be Posted?

• Truck Drivers• Oil and Gas Drilling and Services Field Workers • Rig Technicians, Service Rig Personnel and Floorhands, Chainsaw

Bucker, Drillers Helper, Drilling Rig Leasehands, Line Crew Helper, Survey Helper, Packer

• Heavy equipment Operators• Welders• Heavy-duty Mechanics• Engineers: Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum

Resources

www.careersinoilandgas.com

www.careersinoilandgas.com

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