150,000 New Jobs in Canada in January 2023, Crushing Forecasts by 10x
Canada's job market is showing no signs of slowing down, with employment growing much faster than expected in January. The economy added an impressive 150,000 jobs (according to Satistics Canada), 10 times more than what was estimated by a Bloomberg survey. The unemployment rate remained steady at 5%, close to a record low. This is the fifth consecutive month of job increases, bringing the total employment growth since September to 326,000. According to the latest population estimates, in the th...
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Texas Breaks All-time Natural Gas Production Record in 2022
North America's natural gas industry is thriving, and Texas is leading the charge with its impressive production numbers. According to the latest report from the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), Texas produced 11.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in 2022, setting a new record for the state and indicating that growth is expected to continue in the coming years. In addition, Texas supplied the country with 1.83 billion barrels of oil in 2022.
The oil and gas...
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80's & 90's Oil Boom Predicted with 35,000 Jobs in Alberta Anticipated by 2050
Calgary, Alberta - The CEOs of some of the largest oilsands companies in Alberta have announced that their plans for transitioning to a net-zero emissions future are not about cutting jobs, but rather creating them. The companies, which are part of the Pathways Alliance, a consortium created to decarbonize their production entirely by 2050, estimate that reaching their goal will create 35,000 jobs.
"We estimated that we will spend somewhere in the range of $70 billion over the next 30 years to...
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Skilled Labour Shortage in Alberta Plagues Province
The energy industry in Alberta has seen unexpected job growth in recent months due to a shortage of skilled labor in the province.
According to Alicia Planincic, economist and manager of policy at the Business Council of Alberta, the increase was largely driven by the construction, transportation, and warehousing sectors and exceeded the expectations of many economists.
The province's job vacancy rate was at 5% in the last quarter, with over 100,000 vacant jobs, while the unemployment rate in...
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What Positions Can Electricians Fill in the Oil and Gas Industry and How Do You Get Them?
The oil and gas industry involves so much more than drilling for gas, transporting products, and selling them on the market.
The operation of rigs and drilling platforms requires many moving parts, many of them electrical - which is electricians are a necessity to ensure efficient and safe operation of every oil project.
And you don’t need to start with an entry-level job to take advantage of this lucrative industry!
If you have an educational and occupational background as an electrician, th...
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