Alberta's Oil Patch Desperately Needs Workers

The Alberta oil patch is probably the place where the shortage of skilled labor is most noticeable.

Life has never been any more exiting in Alberta than it is right now.

Optimism is high in all areas of business all over the province, and for those who have any kind of skill at all, there is a choice of employers and locations in the entire province.

Just pick and choose where you want to be, and apply. That's all it takes to become a participant in the tremendous wealth that's being created every day in this fabulous province.

Just read this article by Mike Byfield to get a better feeling for what's happening in the tar sands.

This deals with the oil patch requirements and is helpful in understanding the wages that are being paid for various types of work.

Of course this is only one segment of the labor requirements within the province and for those who do not feel particularly inclined to work in the oil patch directly, I can assure you that you'll be able to find what you want in all areas of the province.

The tar sands and it's development has created labor shortages throughout the province in all sectors of industry.

According to just one government of Alberta website there are currently 2646 job positions available.Actually I have heard through reliable news sources that the province will have to beef-up it's labor force by approximately 35.000 in the next 10 years or sooner if possible!!

And I believe it. Right now the city of Calgary's Police helicopters can't fly as frequently as they should because several pilots have left for better paying jobs.

At the same time, here in Calgary, Wendy's restaurants and some convenience stores have to close the doors early because of staff shortages!

The Calgary taxi commision stated that the reason it can take up to 3 hours to get a cab, is a shortage of hundres of drivers!

Of course the number of job vacancies is a moving target, but I am sure you can see your opportunity contained in these numbers.

The Alberta Learning Information Service for example has job listings by Industries in Alberta that will help you to target specific areas of employment.

The site also links to Alberta job banks for information on full time, part time and seasonal job opportunities both in the oil patch and elsewhere in the Province.

Add to this the the enormous amounts of information supplied by the Ministry of Alberta Economic Development which is especially helpful to potential immigrants who wish to move to Alberta.

This site will give you an idea of the tremendous shortage of skilled people that are required.

Yes--life is good in Alberta.

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In the USA alone sales are expected to top $200 Billion in 2007!

Just about anyone you know is buying something on line these days.

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