Gold and diamond mines in Ontario are also worth looking into. DeBeers runs the diamond mine.

Goddamn Scotian you better not Fuck off now after voting NDP! Look at these Ontario Commies that Notley is bringing in to run the province now:
http://www.financialpost.com/m/wp/blog.h...s-of-staff

You gotta suck it up and get fucked up the ass with the rest of us!!

Meanwhile I just got a bumper sticker on my truck, it says "Don't blame me, I voted Wildrose" I hope someone doesn't kick off my side mirrors but it would be worth it to piss off some dipper voters!

I've never felt so alive and proud of my conservatism after this election

(06-13-2015 03:20 AM)komatiite Wrote:  Goddamn Scotian you better not Fuck off now after voting NDP! Look at these Ontario Commies that Notley is bringing in to run the province now:
http://www.financialpost.com/m/wp/blog.h...s-of-staff

You gotta suck it up and get fucked up the ass with the rest of us!!

Meanwhile I just got a bumper sticker on my truck, it says "Don't blame me, I voted Wildrose" I hope someone doesn't kick off my side mirrors but it would be worth it to piss off some dipper voters!

I've never felt so alive and proud of my conservatism after this election

It's been what, 30 days since the government changed? You're already blaming the NDP? For what? lol

"Ontario commies"

Seriously dude? Take that shit down to Texas.

United Safety sucks big fat hairy balls. I'm working at Spectra Mcmahon in Fort St John BC and I'm sharing a hotel with another dude.
First time I ever saw foremen riding paperboy bicycles to get around with tiny ass baskets to store their documents and tools.
This town is full of native crackheads and hippies, our bus driver is a total fucking stoner and always blitzed when he's driving us, it's hilarious. This place is strange but has mad character, perfect spot for a growop.

On another note:
I'm now seriously considering moving from Edmonton to Calgary because based off my observations Calgary is equally as good as Edmonton as an oil sands recruitment location and besides that Calgary in my opinion wins hands down for everything else like quality of life, less crackheads and crime, cleaner city, proximity to snowboarding, decent hiking/camping/fishing/hot springs and Banff, warmer winters, more sun, sexier bitches, less mullets.

Anyone have recommendations for safe and affordable locations in Calgary that are walking distance to good multicultural grocery shopping options and public transit?

Anyways I'm currently living 1 block from the University of Alberta in a highly desired spot and i'm paying 650 to share a two bedroom apt on the 9th floor of a high rise with wifi and all utilities included as well as a building laundromat. It's within 5 minutes walking distance to the LRT Train and supermarkets. The building has tons of attractive university chicks that overcrowd the residences and the surrounding area, if you're working on your game this is the best spot for a bachelor to practice.

If you message me we can talk about you taking my spot if you're interested.
Roommates a respectful high school teacher.

I want to move around September but I will know for sure by the end of July.

(06-13-2015 03:20 AM)komatiite Wrote:  Goddamn Scotian you better not Fuck off now after voting NDP! Look at these Ontario Commies that Notley is bringing in to run the province now:
http://www.financialpost.com/m/wp/blog.h...s-of-staff

You gotta suck it up and get fucked up the ass with the rest of us!!

Meanwhile I just got a bumper sticker on my truck, it says "Don't blame me, I voted Wildrose" I hope someone doesn't kick off my side mirrors but it would be worth it to piss off some dipper voters!

I've never felt so alive and proud of my conservatism after this election

I won't be moving anytime soon, I spoke to a hiring manager at the shipyards in Halifax and he said that there won't be a hiring boom for my trade, they are starting off building arctic patrol vessels for the first five years and and then moving onto the bigger naval ships, so they demand isn't there yet. I could still move there and work for another company, may have to check that out after I finish up the job that I"m currently on.

(06-13-2015 10:37 AM)PALEO DUDE Wrote:  United Safety sucks big fat hairy balls. I'm working at Spectra Mcmahon in Fort St John BC and I'm sharing a hotel with another dude.
First time I ever saw foremen riding paperboy bicycles to get around with tiny ass baskets to store their documents and tools.
This town is full of native crackheads and hippies, our bus driver is a total fucking stoner and always blitzed when he's driving us, it's hilarious. This place is strange but has mad character, perfect spot for a growop.

On another note:
I'm now seriously considering moving from Edmonton to Calgary because based off my observations Calgary is equally as good as Edmonton as an oil sands recruitment location and besides that Calgary in my opinion wins hands down for everything else like quality of life, less crackheads and crime, cleaner city, proximity to snowboarding, decent hiking/camping/fishing/hot springs and Banff, warmer winters, more sun, sexier bitches, less mullets.

Anyone have recommendations for safe and affordable locations in Calgary that are walking distance to good multicultural grocery shopping options and public transit?

Anyways I'm currently living 1 block from the University of Alberta in a highly desired spot and i'm paying 650 to share a two bedroom apt on the 9th floor of a high rise with wifi and all utilities included as well as a building laundromat. It's within 5 minutes walking distance to the LRT Train and supermarkets. The building has tons of attractive university chicks that overcrowd the residences and the surrounding area, if you're working on your game this is the best spot for a bachelor to practice.

If you message me we can talk about you taking my spot if you're interested.
Roommates a respectful high school teacher.

I want to move around September but I will know for sure by the end of July.

Calgary is a much nicer city and you're right, if you're working out of town anyway then you can live there just as easily as you can Edmonton, the only advantage that Etown has is that if you get sick of working out of town and want to have a normal life, there's a lot more industrial work there than in Calgary, so it makes more sense for a tradesman. As far as places to live in Cowtown, I really liked Inglewood when I lived there, its not far from the zoo and has plenty of shops and a couple of good bars, another good spot is Kensingston, these are both places with lots of young single people hanging out in them after business hours. A lot of the downtown is dead after 6pm and I would avoid the big suburbs in the north and south if you're a single guy, I would also stay west of the Deerfort Trail, there's some shitty hoods to the east.

Saw this article in the Globe and Mail today about life in Fort Mac: From Boom Town to Family Town: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/albe...e24915022/

Guy I'm heading back to Etown tomorrow for a week so if anyone wants to meet up for beers or whatever, let me know. I plan on doing a bit of fishing, maybe some cycling (you can rent bikes on the river valley) and may head down to Calgary for a day or two.

(06-14-2015 02:51 PM)scotian Wrote:  Saw this article in the Globe and Mail today about life in Fort Mac: From Boom Town to Family Town: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/albe...e24915022/

Great article, thanks.

(06-15-2015 09:46 PM)Tresdus Wrote:  

(06-14-2015 02:51 PM)scotian Wrote:  Saw this article in the Globe and Mail today about life in Fort Mac: From Boom Town to Family Town: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/albe...e24915022/

Great article, thanks.

Yeah I enjoyed reading it as well.

To be honest Fort Mac surprised me. The "downtown" area is truly shit, but the two major suburbs (Timberlea and Thickwood) are pretty nice. Families with kids, nice homes etc... It doesn't feel like a normal city, but it's definitely not what I had imagined. That article really touched on the major misconceptions. Last month I was in a Starbucks there, reading, and after an hour I had completely forgot I was in Ft. Mac lol. Hipster baristas, young people coming and going, people studying etc... But again, the central area and the old industrial parts of the city are truly shit and boomtown-ish.

I wonder what's going to happen to the place in 30-40 years. It seems like it has a lot of permanent residents that truly care, but at the end of the day it's a city built around the oil industry, in a very odd location (obviously b/c that's where the black stuff is). Without a continuous expansion of the oil industry, the place will stagnate and slowly start dying. If it wasn't in such a remote area then it would have a half descent chance of survival, even without a continuous growth in the industry. But it's 5 hours north of Edmonton, which itself is the most northerly major city in North America! For now though, the city still has growth left in it. Production will continue to increase for the foreseeable future and more and more people will come and go.

(06-16-2015 01:39 AM)Nima Wrote:  

(06-15-2015 09:46 PM)Tresdus Wrote:  

(06-14-2015 02:51 PM)scotian Wrote:  Saw this article in the Globe and Mail today about life in Fort Mac: From Boom Town to Family Town: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/albe...e24915022/

Great article, thanks.

Yeah I enjoyed reading it as well.

To be honest Fort Mac surprised me. The "downtown" area is truly shit, but the two major suburbs (Timberlea and Thickwood) are pretty nice. Families with kids, nice homes etc... It doesn't feel like a normal city, but it's definitely not what I had imagined. That article really touched on the major misconceptions. Last month I was in a Starbucks there, reading, and after an hour I had completely forgot I was in Ft. Mac lol. Hipster baristas, young people coming and going, people studying etc... But again, the central area and the old industrial parts of the city are truly shit and boomtown-ish.

I wonder what's going to happen to the place in 30-40 years. It seems like it has a lot of permanent residents that truly care, but at the end of the day it's a city built around the oil industry, in a very odd location (obviously b/c that's where the black stuff is). Without a continuous expansion of the oil industry, the place will stagnate and slowly start dying. If it wasn't in such a remote area then it would have a half descent chance of survival, even without a continuous growth in the industry. But it's 5 hours north of Edmonton, which itself is the most northerly major city in North America! For now though, the city still has growth left in it. Production will continue to increase for the foreseeable future and more and more people will come and go.

I feel the same about Edmonton. The development in the south is insane. There's probably 2000+ houses (very rough guess) currently being built below ellerslie road. Same in the north. I can't imagine a lot of people are going to stay here once the oil runs out, which will be another couple decades but then it'll be interesting.

(06-16-2015 07:22 AM)Tresdus Wrote:  

(06-16-2015 01:39 AM)Nima Wrote:  

(06-15-2015 09:46 PM)Tresdus Wrote:  

(06-14-2015 02:51 PM)scotian Wrote:  Saw this article in the Globe and Mail today about life in Fort Mac: From Boom Town to Family Town: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/albe...e24915022/

Great article, thanks.

Yeah I enjoyed reading it as well.

To be honest Fort Mac surprised me. The "downtown" area is truly shit, but the two major suburbs (Timberlea and Thickwood) are pretty nice. Families with kids, nice homes etc... It doesn't feel like a normal city, but it's definitely not what I had imagined. That article really touched on the major misconceptions. Last month I was in a Starbucks there, reading, and after an hour I had completely forgot I was in Ft. Mac lol. Hipster baristas, young people coming and going, people studying etc... But again, the central area and the old industrial parts of the city are truly shit and boomtown-ish.

I wonder what's going to happen to the place in 30-40 years. It seems like it has a lot of permanent residents that truly care, but at the end of the day it's a city built around the oil industry, in a very odd location (obviously b/c that's where the black stuff is). Without a continuous expansion of the oil industry, the place will stagnate and slowly start dying. If it wasn't in such a remote area then it would have a half descent chance of survival, even without a continuous growth in the industry. But it's 5 hours north of Edmonton, which itself is the most northerly major city in North America! For now though, the city still has growth left in it. Production will continue to increase for the foreseeable future and more and more people will come and go.

I feel the same about Edmonton. The development in the south is insane. There's probably 2000+ houses (very rough guess) currently being built below ellerslie road. Same in the north. I can't imagine a lot of people are going to stay here once the oil runs out, which will be another couple decades but then it'll be interesting.

Oil won't run out here. But it's a matter of time before renewable energy starts replacing fossil fuels around the world. It's already happening. And 20 years is too soon. Maybe another 30-40 years (the report in the link below has a few different scenarios on page 18 Edit: those are only for bio-fuels, page 19 is better). Canada and the US will probably continue to use oil for a long time still, but other countries will phase this shit out.

Quote:At the national level, at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply. National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond

http://www.ren21.net/Portals/0/documents...R_2013.pdf

I almost bought one of those town-homes on Elerslie haha. Canceled the deal. Now I'm looking at a condo around whyte.

I'm sure I'm not the only one furrowing my brow at the prospect of a fat paycheque in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, or Angola.

Being an expat in Nigeria nets you the highest potential average salary globally:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/perso...hours.html

Fracking boom potential in Saudi, even without it Saudi is screaming for experienced ticketed oilfield workers:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102691084

Well boys I might be headed back to work in Edmonton. I flew there last week for an interview I had in the trade I am pursuing. I also stopped at about 15 offices to talk to people. Decently slow right now since I am not yet ticketed so I am hoping to hear back from the company I interviewed with. They said they want to bring me on they just need to figure out the dates for. Sweet thing is they will pay for courses for me so it's a good setup.
If not maybe I will try some other places in Red Deer or even some summer construction stuff just so I can make some big overtime money in the meantime. Oil is still hovering at $60, cmon for fuck sakes!

Anyone want to go to the Womens world cup next week? Colombia vs America is on Monday. $96 for a good seat!

(06-19-2015 05:50 PM)Atlantic Wrote:  Anyone want to go to the Womens world cup next week? Colombia vs America is on Monday. $96 for a good seat!

I thought women's world cup was more of an equal rights movement than actual entertainment.


By the way Scotian you seem to be pretty popular around the oil industry I've met two random people here so far that have taken your advice from this thread.

Well done sir.

(06-19-2015 05:50 PM)Atlantic Wrote:  Anyone want to go to the Womens world cup next week? Colombia vs America is on Monday. $96 for a good seat!

Go Colombia!

scotian, thank you so much for sharing.

Would it be possible to find a job in sheet metal industry there? As a brake press or turret punch press operator.

I have some work experience on these, but no university degree.
Thinking of doing an IELTS exam over here, then applying for a Working Holiday Visa for one year and finding a job as a brake press operator ASAP, if money is really that good. Making peanuts here, compared to salaries mentioned on the first pages, lol.

So the rumor is that Clearwater will be losing it's contract on Syncrude in December. That means the PLA agreement will most likely be the new agreement with the company thats taking over. I really hope PLA won't spread to every site just yet

Things are slowing down for the summer here. Ideally it will pickup as the Redwater Refinery and some of the other projects ramp up.

BC is now growing quite a bit, and with the promise of more LNG projects on the horizon, I can see it being a good spot for a qualified tradesman to hit up.

BC is also far more beautiful than Alberta. Working against the backdrop of the mountains is far more forgiving.

(06-21-2015 04:01 PM)Sylvester Wrote:  scotian, thank you so much for sharing.

Would it be possible to find a job in sheet metal industry there? As a brake press or turret punch press operator.

I have some work experience on these, but no university degree.
Thinking of doing an IELTS exam over here, then applying for a Working Holiday Visa for one year and finding a job as a brake press operator ASAP, if money is really that good. Making peanuts here, compared to salaries mentioned on the first pages, lol.

Yes there is definitely work for sheet metal guys over here, I don't really know much about the trade but if you look online at the job sites, I"m sure you'll find something.

(06-23-2015 08:24 AM)MistaaJack Wrote:  So the rumor is that Clearwater will be losing it's contract on Syncrude in December. That means the PLA agreement will most likely be the new agreement with the company thats taking over. I really hope PLA won't spread to every site just yet

The PLA is bullshit but the building trade unions have a lot of competition from non-union contractors who staff their jobs with fly in/out east coasters who only care about free flights and TFWs who are ignorant and work for peanuts, my union recently voted no to a similar agreement, I'm hoping that we don't go to strike but we'll see.

(06-26-2015 10:13 AM)DjembaDjemba Wrote:  Things are slowing down for the summer here. Ideally it will pickup as the Redwater Refinery and some of the other projects ramp up.

BC is now growing quite a bit, and with the promise of more LNG projects on the horizon, I can see it being a good spot for a qualified tradesman to hit up.

BC is also far more beautiful than Alberta. Working against the backdrop of the mountains is far more forgiving.

I've noticed a bit of a slowdown in recent weeks, on my days off in May (from my 14/7 rotation), I worked five of those days, this time my company only called me once for extra work, this is normal though as a lot of the spring shut downs are done and work won't pick up again until late August. BC would be a great place to live and work, I recently had an offer to work there and am still considering it but the pay is a lot less and I wouldn't be taking the winters off.

im looking for some advice from some of you guys. ive been thinking alot about getting into the oil and gas industry and think that this lifestyle might suit me very well. ive been working as a plumber for the last few years and ive almost finished my license but i know i dont want to do that all my life. im thinking about just saying fuck it and going to canada and try to get a job as some sort of tradesman, i know if i can hang around for a year or 2 ill be good.

my question is what should i do to prepare for doing that? what jobs would help prepare me for working in a place like ft. mcmurray if i decide to go in 6 months? im thinking some sort of welding job, would it help more to work in a shop or aluminum plant they have in my country or what? any courses in school u would advise? btw i quit my job 2 weeks ago and im unemployed and im very serious about this and im open to any and all suggestions
im from iceland btw

(06-29-2015 09:44 AM)ReligionLOL Wrote:  im looking for some advice from some of you guys. ive been thinking alot about getting into the oil and gas industry and think that this lifestyle might suit me very well. ive been working as a plumber for the last few years and ive almost finished my license but i know i dont want to do that all my life. im thinking about just saying fuck it and going to canada and try to get a job as some sort of tradesman, i know if i can hang around for a year or 2 ill be good.

my question is what should i do to prepare for doing that? what jobs would help prepare me for working in a place like ft. mcmurray if i decide to go in 6 months? im thinking some sort of welding job, would it help more to work in a shop or aluminum plant they have in my country or what? any courses in school u would advise? btw i quit my job 2 weeks ago and im unemployed and im very serious about this and im open to any and all suggestions
im from iceland btw

Now isn't the best time to make the move although there is still work, it isn't as good as it was last year, for obvious reasons. Your plumbing background is very useful, I would probably just stick with that, your biggest issue would be getting the Canadian work visa.

well i was gaming the other day and i met a girl from canada who worked for an oil company, she also said that things are slow now but if i wanted to take a shot i should maybe go next year. plumbing isnt really connected to the oilrigs though is it? either working in canada or lets say i wanted to work offshore in the future i would have a better chance as a welder or something like that right? the impression im getting from various info online is that my plumbing background wouldnt really help me unless i just wanted to be a plumber in canada, ur saying there is need for them on and around the rigs?

(06-29-2015 01:48 PM)ReligionLOL Wrote:  well i was gaming the other day and i met a girl from canada who worked for an oil company, she also said that things are slow now but if i wanted to take a shot i should maybe go next year. plumbing isnt really connected to the oilrigs though is it? either working in canada or lets say i wanted to work offshore in the future i would have a better chance as a welder or something like that right? the impression im getting from various info online is that my plumbing background wouldnt really help me unless i just wanted to be a plumber in canada, ur saying there is need for them on and around the rigs?

Probably not on the rigs but do you want to be a rig pig like Atlantic or a greasy tradesman like myself? It depends what you're looking for I guess but they are both very different options, both can make big $$$ but the rig pig will only ever work on an oil rig, whether offshore or onshore whereas a a tradesman can work in many different areas: oil and gas, nuclear, ship building, commercial construction, etc.