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Career paths

Oil & gas roles

Explore career paths in the Peace Region oil and gas industry. From entry-level positions to senior leadership roles.

Drilling

Entry-level rig position handling drill pipe, operating equipment, and maintaining the drill floor. Great starting point for a drilling career.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • CSO
  • +1 more
View current listings for Floorhand

Work on the derrick board handling pipe and monitoring mud systems. Promotion from floorhand with 1-2 years experience.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • CSO
  • +1 more
View current listings for Derrickhand

Operate the drilling controls and manage the rig floor crew. Senior position requiring 3-5+ years of rig experience.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • CSO
  • +1 more
View current listings for Driller

Oversee all rig operations, crew management, and safety. Leadership role with 5-10+ years industry experience.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • CSO
  • +2 more
View current listings for Rig Manager / Toolpush

Production

Monitor and maintain oil and gas production facilities. Handle well testing, equipment checks, and emergency response.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • +1 more
View current listings for Production Operator

Manage multiple well sites and production facilities. Perform gauging, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • Class 5 License
View current listings for Lease Operator

Trucking

Transport equipment, fluids, and materials to well sites. Various configurations including vac trucks, bed trucks, and pickers.

  • Class 1 License
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • +1 more
View current listings for Class 1 Driver

Operate vacuum trucks for fluid hauling, tank cleaning, and spill cleanup at drilling and production sites.

  • Class 1/3 License
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • +1 more
View current listings for Vac Truck Operator

Heavy Equipment

Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, and graders for lease construction, pipeline work, and site preparation.

  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • Ground Disturbance
  • +1 more
View current listings for Heavy Equipment Operator

Trades

Structural and pipeline welding for drilling rigs, facilities, and construction projects. Red Seal certification preferred.

  • Welding Ticket
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • +1 more
View current listings for Welder

Install and maintain piping systems at production facilities and processing plants. Many listings seek journeyperson certification.

  • Journeyman Pipefitter
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
View current listings for Pipefitter

Install and maintain electrical systems on rigs and production facilities. Journeyman or apprentice positions available.

  • Journeyman Electrician
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
View current listings for Electrician

Service and repair heavy equipment, rig machinery, and fleet vehicles. Diesel and heavy-duty experience preferred.

  • Mechanic Certification
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
View current listings for Mechanic

Safety

Develop and enforce safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure regulatory compliance on drilling and production sites.

  • NCSO
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • +2 more
View current listings for Safety Supervisor

Career progression

Many roles offer clear advancement paths. Here's a typical drilling career trajectory:

  1. Entry level
    Floorhand
  2. Level 2
    Derrickhand
  3. Level 3
    Driller
  4. Senior
    Toolpush

Find your next role

Browse current listings and employer-source opportunities across Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and the Peace Region.