Fort McMurray-Oil Sands Jobs
Fort McMurray-Oil Sands Jobs
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Hi,
A little about me: I graduated with a Bachelors in Chemical engineering degree in Ontario in 2009. After struggling to find engineering work in Ontario, I got a job in environmental consulting. I have over a year of experience in environmental consulting, however I'm not finding the work interesting. I'd like to transition myself back into engineering.
I've been applying for chemical engineer positions in process engineering, safety engineering in Alberta especially Fort McMurray. However the jobs I've come across are mostly mid-level opportunities, and not entry level. Any advice on what I can do to make my search more efficient and which companies hire entry level engineers would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
A little about me: I graduated with a Bachelors in Chemical engineering degree in Ontario in 2009. After struggling to find engineering work in Ontario, I got a job in environmental consulting. I have over a year of experience in environmental consulting, however I'm not finding the work interesting. I'd like to transition myself back into engineering.
I've been applying for chemical engineer positions in process engineering, safety engineering in Alberta especially Fort McMurray. However the jobs I've come across are mostly mid-level opportunities, and not entry level. Any advice on what I can do to make my search more efficient and which companies hire entry level engineers would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,





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I'm sure the various firms also hire fresh grads. Others who work locally in the Fort may have better advice on which ones to target as a young engineer with little experience relevant to their field.
Best of luck to you-
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However, that said, to look for entry-level jobs, you'll need to get back in touch with your college recruiting office. Most companies hiring new-grads do that through the college recruiting offices. Very rarely are they posting their new-grad jobs.
You might actually have better luck applying to one of the EPC firms in Calgary. Look through the postings that they have to find the recruiting contact. They, initiate direct contact with them.
Most companies are also recruiting on LinkedIn...
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Thanks for your input but that's a lot of assumptions on your part. I've been doing plenty of my own job searching . I'm only asking for advice from Alberta residents on which specific companies to target for someone in my situation because I live in Ontario. I've applied to CNRL, Suncor, Syncrude and others. I haven't heard anything back. I'm also trying to network with people who live in Alberta thorough Linkedin.
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David Simpson, PE
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I agree with your comments about selective rejections by HR. In my new position, I experienced a similar situation,but also that a few plant Managers were hand in gloves. They were thwarting every single new applicant to form their own caucus.
I have now taken over their function and in 2 months, all the positions are filled and those selected are doing well.
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The reality is we could make good use of almost any competent warm body, but we're busy trying to find purple squirrels (I believe that's the term).
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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Linkdin is a good resource aswell, for you. Once you get in and get it good with people, make your new contacts. You should be golden.