Category Archives: Career Spotlight: Petroleum
Calgary Engineering Student Gains Unparalleled Experience During Internships With Suncor Energy
Written on April 13, 2012 at 10:34 am, by Cassandra Jowett
University of Calgary Engineering student Roshan Philip shares his experience from two internships with Suncor Energy.
Behind The Scenes Petroleum Careers: Business And Operations Support
Written on October 11, 2011 at 4:03 pm, by Vicky Tobianah
It takes more than just engineers and field workers to keep the oil and gas industry running! Business and operations support professionals work “behind t...
Average Starting Salaries For Junior Roles In The Petroleum Industry
Written on October 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm, by Vicky Tobianah
With a labour shortage and increasing energy demands on the horizon, careers in the oil and gas industry have a strong outlook for the future. This means that j...
How To Start A Career In The Oil And Gas Industry: What Employers Say
Written on November 29, 2010 at 12:17 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
Check out these actionable recommendations from experienced recruiters and HR professionals in the petroleum industry to help you start your career in oil and g...
Savanna Energy Services Field Recruiter Says A Co-op Is The Best Way To Start Your Career In Petroleum
Written on November 26, 2010 at 2:20 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
If there’s one thing you can do that will help you figure out whether you’d like to work in the oil and gas industry and that will help you land a job in th...
Next Steps In Oil And Gas: Continuing Education, Professional Certification And Grad School
Written on November 26, 2010 at 12:08 pm, by David Cadiente
From transferring credits to professional accreditation, here are some continuing education options geared toward a career in oil and gas.
Remote Working Environments, Innovative Equipment, Environmental Friendliness Key To Petroleum Careers
Written on November 25, 2010 at 4:30 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
Heather Swenson, a human resources representative at National Oilwell Varco, says the oil and gas industry is always innovating to provide more comfortable work...
Increased Energy Demand And A Labour Shortage Means Lucrative Career Opportunities In Oil And Gas
Written on November 25, 2010 at 12:06 pm, by Vicky Tobianah
Today there are an estimated 500,000 people working in the Canadian petroleum industry, and jobs in oil and gas are projected to increase over the next five to ...
Mechanical Eng. Grad Launched His Career With Talisman Energy By Completing Two Internships
Written on November 24, 2010 at 12:23 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
Vitten Nath Varma graduated from the mechanical engineering program at McGill University earlier this year and now works as a Commercial Analyst for Talisman En...
Form Relationships And Ask For Opportunities In The Oil And Gas Industry Before Baby Boomers Retire
Written on November 23, 2010 at 12:53 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
Katie Weir, talent acquisition specialist at Talisman Energy in Calgary, says young Canadians should take advantage of the opportunity to learn from and train w...
