events
May 7 – 9 The 2012 Southern Alberta Petroleum Show takes place in Medicine Hat the beginning of May. The show provides oil and gas service and supply companies an opportunity to present technologies and equipment. This year’s show will include an exhibition from renewable energy producers. To exhibit at the show or for more information, visit www.
medicinehatchamber.com and click on Events.
May 28 – 29 The Energy Services Summit is being held at the Edmonton Marriot at River Cree Resort. One of the keynote speakers is Chris Seasons, president of Devon Canada, who will be sharing his perspectives and advice for the service section. His session is called Lessons from the Past, Predictions for the Future. Seasons plans to give insight into the key drivers that will influence activity in Alberta’s oil patch in upcoming years. Other sessions and topics include the hot plays and players, key environmental concerns for service companies and opportunities in new technologies. For more information, visit
energyservicessummit.com.
June 3 – 5 CERI’s 2012 Petrochemical Conference is called Pathways to the Future. The conference will delve into future scenarios, the changing face of gas supply and demand in a soft market price environment and Alberta opportunities.
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It is being held at the Delta Lodge in Kananaskis. For more details, visit
www.ceri.ca.
June 12 – 14 The 2012 Global Petroleum Show is set for Stampede Park in Calgary this June. One of the largest energy exhibitions since 1968, GPS unites 60,000 international leaders, engineers, industry professionals, field operators and 2,000 service and supply exhibiting companies. The Global Petroleum Show also features the Heavy Oil Conference, which provides international perspectives on best practices and technological advances in the exploration and production of heavy oil, as well as opportunities and challenges faced in the process. Get more details and register for your free exhibition pass at
globalpetroleumshow.com.
June 13 – 14 The Global Energy Career Expo is happening at the Telus Convention Centre over two days. The doors open at 11 a.m. June 13. The intent of the Expo is to help companies meet increased recruitment requirements and provide an opportunity for job seekers to find a new career. For more information, visit
globalenergycareerexpo.com.
July 19 PSAC's Annual Education Fund Golf Classic is scheduled for the Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club. For more information, please contact Heather Doyle at hdoyle@
psac.ca or 403.213.2796.
Oilsands to Increase Workforce
Alberta’s oilsands is projected to grow its workforce by a staggering 73 per cent by 2021, according to a new report by the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada.
The Oil Sands Labour Market Outlook to 2021 describes how technological changes, as well as shifts in the regulatory and business environments, impact the way the oilsands sector does business and the types of workers required. For example, employment within in situ operations will experience the greatest growth, driving demand for occupations such as steam-ticketed operators and petroleum engineers.
“The oilsands sector entered 2012 with a healthy dose of optimism, with all indicators – notably stable oil prices and strong international investment – pointing to continued expansion,” explains Cheryl Knight, executive director and CEO of the Petroleum HR Council.
“Demand for more workers is being driven primarily by growth in the sector; however, our research tells us that the supply of skilled workers remains very tight. Going forward, age-related attrition and competition from other industries will further escalate labour and skills shortages faced by the sector,” Knight says.
CAODC counters rig work stereotype
The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors recently redesigned its employment and training information website,
www.rigtech.ca, to counter the
THE WESTERN CANADIAN PIPELINE | APRIL 2012
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