Labourer s Guide. to Entry Level Employment in Western and Northern Canada. Copyright 2016

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1 Labourer s Guide to Entry Level Employment in Western and Northern Canada

2 Hammerson Peters Website:

3 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 7 OIL AND GAS 8 SEISMIC CREWS 9 Crew Profile SEISMIC SURVEY CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Locator Assistant Chainer Assistant Surveyor Assistant Seismic Survey Companies LINE CLEARING CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Packer Line Clearing Companies SEISMIC DRILLING CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Driller Assistant Seismic Drilling Companies SEISMIC RECORDING CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Recording Helper Seismic Recording Companies DRILLING RIGS 62 Crew Profile Entry Level Positions... 64

4 4 Leasehand Floorhand Drilling Rig Companies SERVICE RIGS 84 Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Floorhand Service Rig Companies PIPELINE CREWS 117 Crew Profile CLEARING/GRADING CREWS Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Packer Clearing/Grading Companies CONSTRUCTION CREWS Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Pipeliner Pipeline Construction Companies MINING 156 EXPLORATION DIAMOND DRILLING 157 Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Diamond Driller s Helper Exploration Diamond Drilling Companies SURFACE MINING 171 Crew Profile DRILLING/BLASTING CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Driller Assistant Blaster Assistant

5 5 Drilling/Blasting Companies HEAVY EQUIPMENT CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Heavy Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Crew Companies GENERAL SURFACE MINING CREW Crew Profile Entry Level Positions General Surface Mine Labourer Surface Mining Companies UNDERGROUND MINING 209 Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Underground Mining Labourer Underground Mining Companies FORESTRY 217 LOGGING 218 Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Choker Setter Chaser Coiler Timber Bucker Heavy Equipment Operator Logging Companies FORESTRY 258 Crew Profile GENERAL FORESTRY CREWS Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Flagger Forestry Labourer

6 6 Fuels and Erosion Helper Bucker Packer Forestry Companies FOREST FIREFIGHTNG CREWS Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Forest Firefighter Forest Firefighting Crew Companies TREE PLANTING CREWS Crew Profile Entry Level Positions Tree Planters Tree Planting Companies

7 7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 2016 Labourer s Guide to Entry Level Employment in Western and Northern Canada! This guide is designed to help unskilled labourers with little relevant experience find suitable jobs in Canadian industry. In this guide, the area of Canadian industry requiring the use of unskilled labour is divided into three sections: 1. Oil and Gas- The industry of locating, extracting and transporting crude oil and natural gas. 2. Mining- The industry of locating and extracting minerals. 3. Forestry- The industry of harvesting trees. Each industry is divided into a number of crews, and each crew is divided into three categories: a) Crew Profile- A description of the crew that a labourer involved in that particular section of the industry will be working on. b) Entry Level Positions- A description of the entry-level positions on the crew. This description involves information on salaries and work schedules. Although salaries and work schedules may vary with different employers, the salary and work schedule information in this description is the industry average. c) Companies- Contact information for a list of companies involved in that particular section of the industry. These company lists are not comprehensive. I hope this guide helps you to make an informed employment decision. If you have any questions, comments or concerns relating to this guide, please don t hesitate to contact me at info@labourjobscanada.ca. Happy job hunting! Note: Please be aware that all labour jobs in Canadian industry are, by nature, physically demanding and dangerous. Although many companies and contractors claim to maintain high safety standards, accidents resulting in serious injury and death do occur. Please consider the risks before taking a position.

8 8 OIL AND GAS

9 9 Seismic Crews

10 10 CREW PROFILE Crew Purpose The purpose of a seismic crew is to: Determine the existence and magnitude of oil and gas reservoirs using seismic reflection technology Crew Duties Seismic crew duties include: Surveying the land on which seismic work will be performed Clearing trails in the brush Transporting equipment Laying out seismic data recording equipment Creating seismic waves through the use of: o Explosives. If using explosives, seismic crew duties include: Drilling holes at particular locations Placing explosive charges within the drilled holes Detonating explosive charges o Vibrating units. If using vibrating units, seismic crew duties include: Operating vibrating units Observing and recording data Sub-crews Each seismic crew is composed of a number of sub-crews. These sub-crews include: Seismic Survey Crews Line Clearing Crews Seismic Drilling Crews Seismic Recording Crews Vibrating Units Crew Life Seismic crews: Work outdoors, often in remote locations and in extreme weather conditions Work away from home for extended periods Either stay in camps, motels or hotels while in the field. Accommodations are usually paid for by the seismic company. Many seismic employees, when not in camp, receive a hotshot, or a $40 daily food allowance. Typically work hours per day Work seasonally

11 11 SEISMIC SURVEY CREWS CREW PROFILE Crew Purpose The purpose of a seismic survey crew is to: Determine where seismic work is to take place Crew Duties Seismic survey crew duties include: Surveying the land on which seismic work will be performed Crew Members Seismic survey crew members include: Mappers Locator Assistants Pipe and Buried Utility Locators Chainer Assistants Chainers Surveyor Assistants Surveyors Line Producers Survey Coordinators Crew Life Seismic survey crews: Work outdoors, often in remote locations and in extreme weather conditions Work away from home for extended periods Either stay in camps, motels or hotels while in the field. Accommodations are usually paid for by the seismic company. Many seismic employees receive a hotshot, or a $40 daily food allowance. Typically work hours per day Work seasonally

12 12 ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS Locator Assistant Job Description The locator assistant is one of the three lowest-ranking members of a seismic survey crew (along with the chainer assistant and the surveyor assistant). The locator assistant is the assistant of the pipe and buried utility locator. Typical locator assistant duties include: Locating underground facilities using maps and specialized equipment Documenting underground facilities Assisting the pipe and buried utility locator Working Conditions Work Environment Locator assistants work: Outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions Often in remote locations Hazards Dangers that a locator assistant is often exposed to include: Rough terrain Wildlife Requirements: Mandatory: BFL (Buried Facility Locator) Recommended First Aid Certificate H 2 S Alive Certificate Class 3 Driver s Licence Air Brake Endorsement WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Training TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Training GODI (General Oilfield Driver Improvement) Off Highway Vehicle Training Petroleum Safety Training

13 13 Hours Salary Shift Duration hours/shift Rotation Schedule There are three possible rotation schedules for locator assistants: 25 Day Rotation o 21 day shifts o 4 days off 28 Day Rotation o 24 day shifts o 4 days off 35 Day Rotation o 28 day shifts o 7 days off Hour Type (per rotation) 25 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 132 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 28 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 156 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 35 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 176 hours o Overtime Hours: Hourly Regular: $13.00/hour Overtime: $19.50/hour Net Monthly Estimates (without living allowance or benefit deductions) British Columbia: $4090/month Northwest Territories: $4070/month Yukon Territories: $4080/month Alberta: $4000/month Saskatchewan: $3900/month Manitoba: $3830/month

14 14 Chainer Assistant Job Description The chainer assistant is one of the three lowest-ranking members of a seismic survey crew (along with the locator assistant and the surveyor assistant). The chainer assistant is the assistant of the chainer. Typical chainer assistant duties include: Attaching flags to specific locations on a cable Numbering flags Measuring ground distances Assisting the Chainer Working Conditions Work Environment Chainer assistants work: Outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions Often in remote locations Hazards Dangers that a chainer assistant is often exposed to include: Requirements: Rough terrain Wildlife Mandatory There are no mandatory requirements for the recording helper position. Recommended First Aid Certificate H 2 S Alive Certificate Class 3 Driver s Licence Air Brake Endorsement WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Training TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Training GODI (General Oilfield Driver Improvement) Off Highway Vehicle Training Petroleum Safety Training

15 15 Hours Salary Shift Duration hours/shift Rotation Schedule There are three possible rotation schedules for chainer assistants: 25 Day Rotation o 21 day shifts o 4 days off 28 Day Rotation o 24 day shifts o 4 days off 35 Day Rotation o 28 day shifts o 7 days off Hour Type (per rotation) 25 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 132 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 28 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 156 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 35 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 176 hours o Overtime Hours: Hourly Regular: $12.50/hour Overtime: $18.75/hour Net Monthly Estimates (without living allowance or benefit deductions) British Columbia: $4090/month Northwest Territories: $4070/month Yukon Territories: $4080/month Alberta: $4000/month Saskatchewan: $3900/month Manitoba: $3830/month

16 16 Surveyor Assistant Job Description The surveyor assistant is one of the three lowest-ranking members of a seismic survey crew (along with the chainer assistant and the locator assistant). Typical surveyor assistant duties include: Carrying and setting up equipment Assisting the surveyor and other crew members Working Conditions Work Environment Surveyor assistants work: Outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions Often in remote locations Around loud noises Hazards Dangers that a surveyor assistant is often exposed to include: Requirements: Rough terrain Wildlife Mandatory There are no mandatory requirements for the assistant surveyor assistant position. Recommended First Aid Certificate H 2 S Alive Certificate Chainsaw Faller Competency Program- Level 1 Class 3 Driver s Licence Air Brake Endorsement WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Training TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Training General Oilfield Driver Improvement (GODI) Off Highway Vehicle Training Petroleum Safety Training

17 17 Hours Shift Duration hours/shift Rotation Schedule There are three possible rotation schedules for surveyor assistants: 25 Day Rotation o 21 day shifts o 4 days off 28 Day Rotation o 24 day shifts o 4 days off 35 Day Rotation o 28 day shifts o 7 days off Salary Hour Type (per rotation) 25 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 132 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 28 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 156 hours o Overtime Hours: hours 35 Day Rotation o Regular Hours: 176 hours o Overtime Hours: Hourly Regular: $13.00/hour Overtime: $19.50/hour Net Monthly Estimates (without living allowance or benefit deductions) British Columbia: $4090/month Northwest Territories: $4070/month Yukon Territories: $4080/month Alberta: $4000/month Saskatchewan: $3900/month Manitoba: $3830/month

18 18 SEISMIC SURVEY COMPANIES Indicates that the company operates in British Columbia Indicates that the company operates in Alberta Indicates that the company operates in Saskatchewan Indicates that the company operates in Manitoba Indicates that the company operates in Northwest Territories Indicates that the company operates in Yukon Territories 3-D Line Locating Ltd. Head Office Mailing Address: P.O. Box 623, Thorsby AB, T0C 2P0 Phone: Fax: Toll Free: Provost Office Phone: Website: Clean Harbours Calgary Office 1 Address: Avenue NE, Calgary AB Phone: Calgary Office 2 Address: Suite 2300, Avenue SW, Calgary AB

19 19 Phone: Calgary Office 3 Address: Ryan Road, Calgary AB Phone: Grande Prairie Phone: Grimshaw/Whitecourt Phone: Website: Cook Leach Surveys Ltd. Address: 26 Royal Oak Manor NW, Calgary AB, T3G 0B5 Phone: (Human Resources): clshrdept@gmail.com Website: Dawson Seismic Services Address: Street NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7H7 Phone: careers.ca@dawson3d.com Website: Destiny Resource Service Partnership Calgary Office Address: 300, Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2H 0P4 Phone: