Does all of this sound interesting to you? Have you considered a job in the petroleum related jobs? Think about it. By being involved in the petroleum related jobs, you are having an impact on the lives of millions of Canadians!

POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

    If you are thinking of having a petroleum related job, it would be a wise choice to start planning early for a post-secondary education. Usually companies like hiring people who have went to a university or college. Surf the web or check these Canadian programs out.

ENGINEERING

Attend:

• the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Calgary maintaining an average of 78.0% in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • Mathematics 31
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
• the Faculty of Applied Science in Chemical & Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metals & Materials Engineering, or Mining Engineering atthe University of British Columbia maintaining the required average calculated in:
  • English 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Physics 30
  • one other 30-level subject
• the Department of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan maintaining the required average calculated in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • 1 approved 20- or 30-level subject
• the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba
• the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Metallurgy and Materials Science Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto
• le Faculté de l'aménagement à le Université de Montréal
• the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
• the Faculties of Computer Science/Engineering (joint degree) in Geodesy and Geomatics at the University of New Brunswick, maintaining the required average and stnadards in:
  • English 30
  • 2 Mathematics Courses
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • 1 approved 20 or 30-level subject from "cores", second languages, technology courses, or fine arts
• the Faculty of Pure & Applied Science in Engineering at Acadia University
• the Faculty of Science in Engineering at the University of Prince Edward Island

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Attend:

• the Faculty of Environmental Design in Environmental Design, Environmental Science, Industrial Design, and Planning at the University of Calgary maintaining an average of 78.0% in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • Mathematics 31
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
• the School of Architecture at the University of British Columbia
• see Engineering (at the University of Saskatchewan)
• the Pre-Professional School in Environmental Design at the University of Winnipeg, maintaining the required average in:
  • English 30
  • 4 30-level subjects other than English
• the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in Environmental Design or the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto
• regardez "Engineering" (à le Université de Montréal)
• see Engineering (at the Memorial University of Newfoundland)
• the Faculty of Pure & and Applied Science in Environmental Science at Acadia University
• the Faculty of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island
• the Environmental Technology Diploma/Certificate Program at Nunavut Arctic College

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Attend:

• the Haskayne School of Business for the Bachelor of Commerce in Petroleum Land Management at the University of Calgary maintaining an average of 80.0% in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • 2 subjects among Social Studies 30, 30-level modern language, Biology 30, Chemisty 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Science 30
  • 1 subject among the above listed, or a grade 12-level Fine Arts course or a 5-credit combination of Advanced Career and Technology courses.
• the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of British Columbia, maintaining their required average in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • 3 other 30-level courses
• the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan, maintaining their required average in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • 1 30-level subject
  • 2 approved 20- or 30-level subjects
• the Pre-Professional School in Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science in Administrative Studies, Business Computingand economics at the University of Winnipeg, maintaining the required average in:
  • English 30
  • 4 30-level subjects other than English
• the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
• le Département de sciences économiques dans le Faculté des arts et des sciences à le University de Montréal
• the Faculty of Business Administration at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
• the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick
  • English 30
  • Math 20
  • Math 30
  • 2 subjects from "cores" other than those listed above
  • 1 approved 20 or 30-level subject in "cores", technology or fine arts
• the Faculty of Professional Studies in the Fred C. Manning School of Business at Acadia University
• the Faculty of Business at the University of Prince Edward Island
• Professional Studies, Business Sector, in Business Administration at Yukon College
• the Thebacha Campus (in Fort Smith) in Trades & Technology at Aurora college
• Management Studies at the Nunavut Arctic College

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE (USUALLY GEOGRAPHY OR GEOLOGY)

Attend:

• the Faculty of Science in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Calgary maintaining an average of 72.0% in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • 2 subjects among Social Studies 30, 30-level modern language, Biology 30, Chemisty 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Science 30
  • 1 subject among the above listed, or a grade 12-level Fine Arts course or a 5-credit combination of Advanced Career and Technology courses.
• the Faculty of Science in Geology and Geophysics at the University of British Columbia maintaining their required average in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • a minimum of 67% in one of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30
  • 2 other 30-level courses
• the Faculty of Arts and Science in Geological Sciences or Physics and Engineering Physics at the University of Saskatchewan maintaining the required average in:
  • English 30
  • Mathematics 30
  • 1 30-level science or language (other than English) or fine art subject
  • 1 approved 30-level subject
  • 2 approved 20- or 30- level subjects
• the Faculty of Arts and Science in Environmental Sciences at the University of Winnipeg maintaining the required average in:
  • English 30
  • 4 30-level subjects other than English
• the Faculty of Arts and Science in Geology at the University of Toronto
• le Département d'informatique et recherche opérationnelle dans le Faculté des arts et des sciences à le University de Montréal
• the Faculty of Science in Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
• the Faculty of Science at the University of New Brunswick maintaining the required average and standards in:
  • English 30
  • 2 Mathematics courses
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • 1 approved 20 or 30-level "core" or technology course
• the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science in Geology at Acadia University
• the Faculty of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island
• the Arts and Science Department in Science at the Yukon College
• the Aurora Campus (in Inuvik) in Oil & Gas at the Aurora College
• the Mineral Exploration Field Assistant's Program at the Nunavut Arctic College

EMPLOYMENT

   You'll probably want to get a job that you're interested in and pays good. There are many jobs out there waiting for you. There are many choices you could make. Take a look at some of the choices you can make. The numbers beside the jobs indicate about how many people are employed in its category in Alberta.¹⁹

• Administrators, Administrative clerks, Administrative Officers - 21 000 or more
• Applied chemical Tehnologists and Technicians - 1 000- 5 000
• Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Procesing - < 500
• Chemical Engineers and Plant Machine Operaotrs, and Chemists - 2 500 - 11 000
• Civil Engineers and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, and Construction Estimators -
  2 000 - 10 000
• Drillers and Blasters for Surface Mining - < 500
• Engineering Inspetors and Regulatory Officers - < 500
• Financial Managers - 1 000 - 5 000
• Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists - 1 000 - 5 000
• Heavy Equipment Operators - 10 000 or more
• Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians - 500 - 1000
• Laborers in Mineral and Metal Processing - 500 - 1 000
• Machine Operators, Metal and Mineral Processing - < 500
• Oil and Gas Drilling Related Jobs - 11 000 - 25 000
• Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators - 5 000 - 10 000
• Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service - 1 000 - 5 000
• Truck Drivers - 20 000 or more
• Underground Production and Development Miners -500 -1 000
• Welders and Soldering Machine Operators - 10 000 or more

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