A new labour forecasting model unveiled by the Petroleum Human Resources Council is evidence of the urgent need for companies to recruit new talent, and hang onto their veterans, even in the face of a global recession.
The petroleum industry must bridge a generation gap as it attempts to recruit young workers to replace the 50% of all oil and gas employees forecast to retire over the next five years.
If you would rather work in the great outdoors than in an office or a classroom, or if you are looking for flexible or seasonal work, than the seismic industry might be your calling.
It seems there's never enough engineers to meet the growing technical demands of Alberta's petroleum industry, so find out if this is the career for you.
A forecast shortage of skilled personnel on the business side of the petroleum industry has led to new educational options for people who want to explore a management career in the petroleum industry.
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