2. Supervisors, oil and gas drilling and service
Median hourly wage: $38
Oil and gas drilling supervisors coordinate activities of workers employed on oil drilling rigs. Expectedly, Alberta is the highest paying region for the occupation with the median hourly wage of $40. However, given the recent cuts, and, more importantly, continuing negative trend in the oil industry, job prospects are not so good.
In order to become oil drilling supervisor several years of work experience in the sector is a must. Many people who are employed in supervisory jobs started at lower positions and slowly progressed to the top. Education requirements for the occupation include completion of college or petroleum industry training service (PITS) courses, while some employers might also require two-year college diploma in petroleum engineering technology. Furthermore, since supervisors are responsible for maintaining the safe working environment, they need to obtain certification in a number of safety related courses.
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