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SAIT & CEAMS Team Up for OILSIM 2008
With the energy industry forming the backbone of Calgary's economy, it makes sense to encourage local high school students to get an up-close and hands-on look at careers in this dynamic industry.
On October 23 and 24, 2008, some 200 students in Grades 11 and 12 did just that. They learned about the challenges and excitement of technical careers in the oil and gas industry through the SAIT / Centre for Energy Asset Management Studies (CEAMS) OilSim 2008 competition taking place at SAIT Polytechnic.
OilSim, developed by Simprentis Ltd., is an online simulation game that provides students with an overall understanding of the oil and gas industry. Students are grouped in teams of three or four, and each team acts as an oil company exploring for economically viable volumes of oil and gas in a new region. The teams buy and study scientific data and oil field information, discuss the appropriate actions to take, and submit their decisions to the simulation for analysis and evaluation. Teams go through all phases of the exploration process and collaborate and compete with each other to discover viable volumes of oil and gas using the least funds possible and acting in a socially and environmentally responsible way.
Members of the first place team will receive $1,000 credit toward any courses taken at SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy.
This is the first OilSim competition to be held in Canada. OilSim events are held annually in Europe with winning teams going on to international competition.
The SAIT/CEAMS OilSim 2008 is jointly sponsored by SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy and the Centre for Energy Asset Management Studies (CEAMS). Supporting sponsors are the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada and June Warren Publishing.
Energy Asset Management Careers
Energy Asset Management (EAM) positions are key to the success of business processes in the oil and gas industry.
For more information on careers in Energy Asset Management visit:
- Careers in Energy Asset Management (PDF)
- Working in Oil & Gas: Specialty Business Services
- The Centre for Energy Asset Management Studies (CEAMS)
NEW - Day in the Life Profiles
Niclas, Derrickhand
At 25, Nic already has a dream life of travel, good times and a great salary which he credits to hard work in the petroleum industry. Currently, Nic works in the drilling sector as a derrickhand working his way up to become assistant driller for Nabors Drilling International.
Krysia, Summer Law Student / Aboriginal Relations
Krysia is an eighth-year summer student at TransCanada Pipelines in Calgary, aspiring to become a full-fledged lawyer with the company. As a summer law student in the Aboriginal Relations department, Krysia shuffles between reviewing legal agreements, providing feedback on Aboriginal issues and inspiring other Aboriginal youth about the numerous opportunities available in the oil and gas sector.
New Links and Resources:
- Saskoilpatch.com
- Calgary Women in Energy
- Canada Oil Sands Forum
- Alberta Oil Sands
- Energy Services BC Oil & Gas Communities Interactive Map
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Mines & Energy
- Government of Nova Scotia – Oil & Gas
- National & Provincial Occupation Profile Databases
- Indian Resource Council
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
- Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG) Scholarships
- Canadian Society of Professional Geologists (CSPG) Scholarships
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Site Wins Energy TV Award!
We are thrilled to announce that on June 11th, 2008 careersinoilandgas.com was recognized as the Top HR Initiative at the Energy TV Awards!
Read our July website news release Careersinoilandgas.com Wins Energy TV Award.
Watch the video clip of our Executive Director & CEO, Cheryl Knight accepting the Top HR Initiative Award for careersinoilandgas.com at the Energy TV Awards:
Occupation Profiles
Hot off the press! New Occupation Profiles, recently released by The Petroleum HR Council of Canada, detail everything you need to know about work, education and career paths for a specific occupation in oil and gas. You can now view comprehensive profiles for these exciting careers:
- Control Centre Operators – Pipeline Transmission
- Drilling & Service Rig Operators Occupation Profile
- Drilling & Service Rig Helpers Occupation Profile
- Geoscience (Geological & Geophysical) Technician
- Geoscience Technologist
- Pipeline Transportation Helpers, Labourers & Semi-Skilled Workers
- Seismic Helpers, Labourers & Semi-Skilled Workers
- Seismic Operator
- Well Services Helpers, Labourers & Semi-Skilled Workers
- Well Services Operator (Pre & Post Production Servicing)
Stay tuned for more occupation profiles to come!
