The document provides an overview of careers in Canada's oil and gas industry. It discusses the Petroleum HR Council of Canada, which addresses workforce issues for the industry. The industry employs over 500,000 people and includes exploration and production, oil sands, processing, services, pipelines, and offshore sectors. The document outlines the types of jobs available, common education levels and certifications. It provides resources for job seekers, including profiles of different occupations and a guide to careers in oil and gas.

1. Careers in Oil and Gas February 2011 Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada

2. Purpose of this Presentation Introduction to the Petroleum HR Council Overview of Petroleum Industry Realities of Working in the Industry Tips and Resources Job Searching in the Industry

3. Petroleum HR Council of Canada What is it? National Sector Council; Primary stakeholders: 11 oil and gas national and regional industry organizations; and Addresses workforce development and labour market issues within the petroleum industry. What we do: Develop strategies, solutions, products and services; Facilitate the exchange of ideas and information; and Provide industry-related information on workforce issues and career opportunities. The petroleum sectors that we cover: Exploration and production; Service industries – geophysical services, drilling and completions, and well services; Pipeline transmission; Natural gas processing; and Mining, extracting and upgrading heavy oil and bitumen

4. Canada’s Petroleum Industry 3rd largest natural gas producer; 6th largest crude oil producer (rank increasing with oil sands); Employs about 500,000 people (directly and indirectly); Energy is now Canada’s largest export sector (took over from automobile industry in 2003); Total industry revenue (oil, gas & by-products): $103.8 Billion; Industry payments to government: $24.5 Billion; Capital spending (conventional oil & gas/oil sands): $45.1 Billion; 25% of value on TSX; and Long history: first well in Canada was in 1858.

5. Alberta’s Petroleum Industry WCSB lies under almost all of Alberta; Employs 275,000 workers; Contributes 1/3 of Alberta’s revenue ( $11B/yr); Makes up 50% of Alberta’s economy; Produces 73% of the oil and 76% of the gas in Canada. Map: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

6. Industry Capital Spending (in Cdn $billions) Oil & Gas Investment Spending: 2008: $54 billion 2009: $35 billion (estimate) 2010: $42 billion (forecast) Northern Canada `08 `09E `10F $0.4 $0.5 $0.5 Oil Sands `08 `09E `10F $18 $11 $13 East Coast Offshore `08 `09E `10F $1.3 $1.5 $2.5 WCSB `08 `09E `10F $34 $22 $26 `08 `09E `10F AB $21 $13 $15 BC $7.9 $ 6 $ 7 SK $4.8 $ 3 $ 4

8. Oil Sands

9. Processing

10. Services

11. Pipeline

12. OffshorePetroleum Sectors

13. Exploration & Production 1,000+ companies Identify drilling prospects Acquire land & mineral rights Conduct public involvement Contract service companies How the Petroleum Industry Works

14. How the Petroleum Industry Works Oil Sands Mining and in-situ development of bitumen in three main areas: Athabasca Cold Lake Peace River Map: Oil Sands Discovery Centre

15. Oil Sands Production Technologies Mining – 20% of the oil sands resource is less than 200 feet deep In situ – 80% of the oil sands resource is more than 200 feet deep Cyclic Steam Process Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Source: Canadian Centre for Energy Information

16. How the Petroleum Industry Works Processing Upgrading bitumen Processing natural gas Refining crude oil

17. Workforce Composition by Education Level - E&P and Oil Sands

18. Workforce Composition by Occupation Type - E&P and Oil Sands

20. Workforce Composition by Education Level - Services

21. Workforce Composition by Occupation Type - Services

22. Certification – Services Sector Driver’s license Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Fall Protection Confined Spaces Aerial Work Platform Firefighting First Aid H2S Alive Radio Operator Incident Command

23. How the Petroleum Industry Works Pipelines Operations Testing Monitoring Public involvement

24. Workforce Composition by Education Level - Pipeline

25. Workforce Composition by Occupation Type - Pipeline

26. Realities of Working in the Industry Positions are 20% corporate, 80% field; Cyclical/seasonal work; Mobility/travel; Physically demanding; Outdoors; Varied career opportunities; and Nearly 1 in every 6 workers in Alberta is employed directly or indirectly in the energy sector.

27. Job Search in the Oil and Gas Industry Companies are still predominately utilizing traditional recruitment methods. You have to market yourself. It is critical that you understand where and how your international qualifications fit within industry and translate that experience in a way industry understands. Define your strategy for marketing and educating employers on: “What you can do for them”; and “Why you are a good fit”. Take the time to really identify what kinds of positions and work environments are the best fit for you. Targeted approach vs. shotgun approach. Build your own job search network: Try to identify someone who is working at your target company. Investigate who they talked to and how they got their job.

28. Job Search in the Oil and Gas Industry Contact the company directly: Ask questions of recruiters; gather information on who makes the hiring decisions: Centralized vs. de-centralized. On-line posting. Investigate where they post their open positions: Newspaper, web advertising, etc. Identify if there are search firm(s) that they use to hire for that occupation. Identify other ways to connect with employers: Mentoring programs. Networking events. Volunteer work.

29. Resources

30. Add your Energy to Ours A brochure for job seekers outlining why they should consider a career in oil and gas. Download the brochure online or contact the Council to request a copy.

31. www.careersinoilandgas.com The website provides job seekers with all the information they need about working in Canada’s oil and gas industry; On average the site welcomes close to 15,000 visitors every month; and New content and resources are being added daily, including Day in the Life career profiles highlighting real people with real jobs in the petroleum sector.

32. www.careersinoilandgas.com Other available information Oil and Gas Locations; Salaries and Benefits; Career Opportunities; and Education, Training & Safety: Education Options; Skills Training; and Safety Training.

33. Occupational Profiles & Summaries Occupational Profiles – detailing the work, education and career paths for specific occupations in the petroleum industry. Available on www.petrohrsc.ca Occupational Summaries – providing a snapshot on work conditions, education, skills and minimum qualifications to get a career started in oil and gas. Available on www.careersinoilandgas.com

34. Careers in Oil & Gas: Rich with PotentialGuide for Practitioners An overview of Canada’s oil and gas industry; and Information on the careers available by job family, including: The type of work; A listing of job titles; Related NOC codes; Education and certification requirements; Working conditions; General characteristics and attributes of work; and References to learn more.

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