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Driving Jobs in Canada's oil fields

By: Drivers staff

Date: Thursday, 09. September 2010

When you think of oil field jobs you may think of places like Texas or Saudi Arabia, but how about Canada? The discovery of the Athabasca oil sands in Canada's Alberta province, and the more recent development of more cost-effective mining methods, has put Canada on the list of the top 10 oil producing countries in the world. The Alberta Oil Sands consists of large areas of crude bitumen deposits or 'Tar Sands', where the Oil is mixed in with the sand and clay in the ground, making more advanced mining techniques necessary. Until recently Oil Sands were not even considered part of the world oil deposits as extraction was too labor-intensive and costly.

According to Shell, which has a 60% share of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, 'Canada's oil sands are one of the largest oil deposits on earth. With some 173 billion barrels of crude oil and spanning roughly 140,000 square kilometres'.

As well as truck driving jobs, the oil fields offer opportunities for drillers, electricians, mechanics, welders and many other related professions.

The Oil Sands industry already employs a large number of people, but this is set to almost double over the next few decades. 'According to the Canadian Energy Research Institute and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Canada's oil sands industry employs approximately 500,000 Canadians directly and indirectly and the oil sands are forecasted to create up to 465,000 new jobs by 2050.' [Source: The Toronto Star].

Referring to the Alberta Oil Sands, a website specializing in jobs in this area stated 'If you're a truck driver with a good driving record, you will easily find work here' [Source: Oil jobs 411]. However, many of the jobs are being offered on a contract-basis as post-recession caution reigns. Canada has largely recovered from the recession in terms of employment figures but the national unemployment rate is still at a relatively high 7.9%. [Source: Montreal Gazette]

As oil reserves in the Middle-East dwindle, bitumen deposits such as those found in the Alberta Oil Sands will become increasingly attractive prospects for oil companies. As long as the oil deposits in these areas last, there will be a demand for truck drivers and drivers operating other mining machinery.

Over the coming weeks and months more driving jobs in regions such as the Oil Sands will be added to our driving jobs website so check back regularly. If you are looking for a job in this area you can sign up for our free newsletter for regular updates.

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Uthaman,

Hello Sir,
I am 16 years experience in driving.mainly tourist car and trucks. I can speak good English, I would
Like to work in Canada.

dave ardies,

Any job in Canada,driving.17 years driving,company and owner/ operator.Can cross U.S.border,but prefer not to. Thank you for your time. daveardies@gmail.com

Hossain Monir,

Sorry i missing my mail add:
mdhossain.monir@yahoo.com

Hossain Monir,

Sir
I have light driving license and Eight years experience.I know english, hindi,and some others language. I am educated and I know computer Basic Progrem.I wait for your good decision. Have a good day.

Email: mdhossainmonir @yahoo.com

newton williams,

seeking a driving job as a truck or bus driver.i have thirteen years experience and also certified by the national work agency of jamaica.my drivers licence is a open general p.p.v to include truck,bus,car etc.thank for your cooperation.

mark,

over 24yrs class1 england/europe
now 1yr exp canada/usa
looking for work in the oilfields or mines
any suggestions please??

devinder singh,

sir/madam
i have 20 year exprience in light driver.

kashem alam,

I have been driving for 5 years.I had finished my training from UCIPE at 2007. I have experienced to drive different cars .I passed my exam open University .please give my job and visa.thank you.

mujeeb rahman,

i have oildfield driving license in gcc.speak arabic,english,hindi,light driving gcc 10years.pls mail luckdriver@gmail.com

Luis Jimenez Del Rio,

I am Luis Jimenez Del Rio a graduate of B.S. Computer with an experience of more than ten years in driving would like to apply to a position commensurate thru mt credentials..

Thank you and more power.

lj.delrio0423@yahoo.com

jim kavanagh,

I am interested in moving to canada and I want to persue a mining truck driving job .I want to know if you have some positions available .I have over 30 years driving experience and I am a holder of a heavy goods vehicle licence

Regards Jim Kavanagh (Ireland)

Website Design Ipswi,

this is very helpful, if i knew someone who is qualified for the job.

Danny,

Yes I'm British and speak English been driving truck for years and clean licence driven for 26 years tractor trailer and have tank ex semi mechanic drove all kinds of trucks tank lowboy flat step reefer box containers and oversize loads looking to work in Canada I'm currently working in north Dakota in oilfeilds so email me if yOu need someone that can do the job

djkew14@msn.com

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Dan Banzon,

I'm very much interested to work in Alberta's Oil Sand Operation, I'am a Heavy Truck Driver for many years in the middle east and a Heavy equipment operator, I am previously working in a Global Logistic and transporting company in Kuwait under the US Military construct as a Training Supervisor and a full time Heavy Vehicle Instructor certified by Red Rose UK, I am also Certified First Aid Instructor..You can contact with my email dan_banzon@yahoo.com or you can call me by this number +6391 53063614

Johnson,

Hey guys I'm Johnson and wish to get car mechanic training in Montreal if you have an idea for me so please contact with me this is my email address johnsonbhatti@hotmail.com

Roland Dedosin,

I'm an off road truck driver in the Philippines for 8 yrs and 2 yrs. experience as trailer tanker and flat bed driver in Saudi Arabia. My present job at the moment is a van driver in a cleaning company in Ireland for more than 5 yrs. now and I have a full bus license. My cell no. is 0035 3879 117477 .My email rdedosin@yahoo.com. My company in Saudi Arabia is kanooz.com

Roland Dedosin,

I'm an off road truck driver in the Philippines for 8 yrs. and 2 yrs. experience as trailer tanker and flat bed in Saudi Arabia. My present job is a Van driver in a cleaning company here in Ireland for more than 5yrs. now and I have a full Bus license (europe license)

Raja Usman,

dear sir
i want to truck driving job

i have 16 year experiences in driving.

usmannet@hotmail.com

009 2334 5353607

Sumon,

Sir
How are you? I have uae light driving license and two years experience taxi company and four years experience house driver in Qatar. I know english, hindi, arabic and some others language. I am educated and I know computer hardware & software. Can you give me a visa. I wait for your good decision. Have a good day.

Mobile :+ 88 01833 434302
Email: haque6767@yahoo.com

mohammad arif,

dear.sir.im mohamad arif from pakistan .and im working as security officer n u a e .from 30.10.2008 to till now and i have LTV Driving liences .so i want to work eny other company .so f you gave me one chance .for the driving job .im very thankfull to you . Email addrass: arifkaan_14546 @yahoo.com .and mobaile :055 7952806

IMRAN KAFIE,

I am light duty driver and now i am working in abu dhabi sice/last 10 year,now i am looking forrowed a new job plz, peplay my ID- kafie007@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Ellahi Baksh,

I am HTV driver, and now i am working in Saudi Arabia since last 5 years, now i am looking forrowed a new job, if you have any job regarding this so, let me knon.

Terseer Iorhemba,

I am a trailer driver in Nigeria with 18yrs experience in trucking looking for a trucking job in canada,with valied driving document

British Dan,

Yes I'm British and speak English been driving truck for years and clean licence driven for 26 years tractor trailer and have tank ex semi mercanic drove all kinds of trucks tank lowboy flat step reefer box containers and oversize loads looking to work in Canada I'm currently working in north Dakota in oilfeilds so email me if yOu need someone that can do the job

nasir Iqbal,

Respected
Perhaps I am the “Driver Islamabad” you seek in your organisation. I'm a versatile development sector worker, ready to substitute, if necessary, as early as required. I have the solid driving experience you required as well as the strong technical knowledge of traffic rules, vehicles management etc.
Currently my contract with UNICEF Pakistan (Peshawar Office) as a Driver has been expired. The details of this position suggest me that the position will involve almost all the responsibilities that I had performed previously with excellence.
If you agree upon reviewing my letter and resume that I am the person you need, call me at the cell number listed in my CV, or inform me via email at nasirpathan77@yahoo.com
Thanking you most sincerely for your time and consideration.
Cordially,
Nasir Iqbal
0092-300-5145363
CV
RESUMÉ

NASIR IQBAL
House # 8/4-8, Street # 76,
Sector, G-7/1, Islamabad.
Tel: Cell: 0300-5145363
OBJECTIVE:
To work in a professional environment where my skills and abilities are of use to the organization and where I can work to the best of my knowledge.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Having more than eight years of driving experience.
Expert in driving of all kinds of vehicles.(Armoured/Manual/Automated 4X4)
DRIVING LICENSE:
Heavy Transport Vehicle
EXPERIENCE: UNICEF Pakistan
Period from November 2005 to Nov 2011 Duty Station Abbottabad/ Peshawar
National Commission for Human Development Islamabad, Prime Minister's Secretariat, D-Block, Level 2, Islamabad, Pakistan. (Project UNDP)

Period from 1st Nov. 2004 to 30 Oct 2005
Duty Station Islamabad
Responsibilities Staff Car Driver, special duties with delegates

Center for Research on Poverty Reduction and Income Distribution
(CRPRID,UNDP Project)

Period From May 2002 to May 2004
Duty Station Islamabad
Resbilities Chauffeur with Director, special duties with delegates

Planning and Development Division (Social Action Programme Project)

Period From January 2000 to April 2002
Duty Station Islamabad
Responsibilities Staff car driver, duties with delegations and maintenance of

New Khan Cargo Courier Service

Period From January1996 to December 2000
Duty Station Islamabad
Responsibilities Distribute of mail as well as cargo luggage
ACADEMIC:
Matric From Islamabad
TRAININGS:
Armoured vehicle training
 UN Driving training under Pakistan Army.
 Basic and advanced security in the field staff safety, health and welfare Training in UN system.
 First Aids Training in UN System
 Harassment Training in UN System

LANGUAGES:
Language Read Write SPEAK
English Fair Good Good
Urdu Excellent Excellent Excellent
Punjabi Fair -- Fair
Pashto Excellent -- Excellent
HOBBIES:
Playing games,
Surfing internet and
Reading newspaper.
PERSONAL:
Father's Name Peer Zada
Date of birth August 29, 1976
Domicile kpk
Passport No KD974259

01 Refrence
Luemba DouDou
Operation officer Unicef Peshawar
Contact # 0915701311-15 Ext 3120
02 Asher Ikram Admin Assistant
Unicef Peshawar
Contact # 0915701311-15 Ext 3124

zaid,

hello i am zaid from Pakistan i just want to know that i want a job of driver can you pleas send me your responce on that email
zaidbhatti@gmail.com

jahidul islam,

Hi,sir i beg most respectfull,my have Abu dhabi light vehicle driving liecns.6 years expirance in UAE.my qulifison,H.S.S.C complect.my old 28 years,i am becareful boy,i can language knowed, English, hindi, arbi and bangla.i am bangladesh pepole.i want canada job driving visa.i hope that,my apllay later kindly approval. message me.

shafiuddin,

hello sir iam working 3 years taxi working in uae dubai sharjah taxi working in 2 years working in house driver in tell date sir iam like canada place help me mob 009 7155 4571466

Charanpreet singh,

Hello sir(madam)I'm looking for a job in mining company i'm in driving for 6 years I have Australian (HR)license I'm still driving in Australian company(Local Removals Main north Rd Adelaide ) as a reward I complete my studey in Australia .I hope u will be contact with me as soon as possible. My email address is (Sekhoncharanpreet@ yahoo.com.au). Thank's

pandurang D.Nankile,

Hello sir, ' myself pandurang i am Indian.i am looking job in Canada.i have 25 years experience in driving field.very clean record about driving.safe driving and take care of vehicle.i can read,write and speak English.

shakil ahmed,

sir,
iam driver 10year experince

richard dail simpson,

Dump truck driver.jamaican experience four years would love to work in Canada .no -8527740

Richard Simpson,

Am a dump truck drive from Jamaica
need work in Canada.hav been driving for four years

jagir singh,

hi I work in supreme fuel as triler driver on flightline thesedays ihave driving exp with KBR in Iraq as flatbed lowbed dumptruck water tanker fuel tanker thesedays i am emapply of supreme fuels in afghanistan nato kandhar but i want job in canada if any job for me plz send sms my email jagir1963@yahoo.co.in thanx

jagir singh,

hi I work in supreme fuel as triler driver on flightline thesedays ihave driving exp with KBR in Iraq as flatbed lowbed dumptruck water tanker fuel tanker thesedays i am emapply of supreme fuels in afghanistan nato kandhar but i want job in canada if any job for me plz send msm

Nazrul islam,

dear, i have a dubai licence , if you have vacance contact to me
nazrulmhr@gmail.com

nazrul islam

shabbir masih,

Dear Sir I have HTV driving licence and 10 years driving expirance I need driver job my Email shabbirjhon @hotmail.com my mob#033 25125575 ..... 0300 5319483 any driver jobs no prablam thanks

Amritpal Singh,

I am light driver i want job

dilipsinh B.Chavda,

i want to have job of car driver.i have indian driving licence.

zaheer,

my name is zaheer i want a truck driver job in your country i am expert of mersadies sakania volvo caterpiller man and hino trucks and i have seven years exp of driving of saudi arabian need a free work visa
thanks
my contact emial
www.zaheer31 @yahoo.com

bireshwar mondal,

I am a house driver with light licence 8 yars experiance I need any compeny or owners driving job in canada my contact numbar is +91 9444182195 email : bireshm@yahoo.com

Viktor Penev,

Truck driver in the oil sands will be perfect job.Have driver lisence from 7 years live in spain and working at the moment as a internacional truck driver across europe

Muhammad Naeem,

hi sir i am driver i drive many kinds of vechil .truck,car,van and jeep i have Islamabad computer H.T.V licence.my contect number 0301 4593874 thanx God bless you.

Muhammad Naeem,

i want driver job

jehangir,

hi sir im a driver i have two UAE license light vehicle and heavy bus.im matric pass.and know 3 language.ENG.ARABIC.AND PUSHTO.if u wont me then plz infom me .0554 221612

Azhar Abbas,

Hi Sir,
This is azhar Abbas from Pakistan.Currently ,I am living in Dubai.I have been working as Heavy Truck driver in Dubai,United Arab Emirates for the last 7 years.I am a Graduate and I can speak ,read and write English language quite efficiently.I looking for a truck driver job in canada.Any Transport Company which is interested,can contact me over: 009 71508 524967 or
AZHAR ABBAS
email: azharabbas999@yahoo.com

Rohan Prasad,

To whom it my concern,

im rohan from sri lanka im working at road and transport authority [RTA DUBAI] in morethan 4 years,i am already finish a [CUTA TRAINEE] CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION IN 6 MODULES now im a TRANSIT AMBASSADOR if give a change i want to work in CANADA as a Bus Driver.
my email prasadrohan86 @yahoo.com mobile +94 77 33 00 349
thanks,GOD BLESS

Rohan prasad,

To whom it my concern,

im Rohan from srilanka iam working at road and transport authority [RTA DUBAI] in morethan 4 years,i am already finish a [CUTA TRAINEE] CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION IN 6 MODULES now im a TRANSIT AMBASSADOR if give a change i want to work in CANADA as a Bus Driver.

thanks,GOD BLESS

OLIVER GATCHALIAN,

To whom it my concern,

im oliver from philippines im working in road and transport authority [RTA DUBAI] in morethan 4 years,i am already finish a [CUTA TRAINEE] CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION IN 6 MODULES now im a TRANSIT AMBASSADOR if give a change i want to work in CANADA as a Bus Driver.

thanks,GOD BLESS

ihsan ullah khan,

dear sir i bleong to pakistan and still i am in ajman i have gaind 5 years exp.... in olyampic transport llc ajman my visa status canclle so now i am seeking job for havey trucks my mob num is 050 8072305 my age is 25

ihsan ullah khan,

dear sir i bleong to pakistan and still i am in ajman i have gaind 5 years exp.... in olyampic transport llc ajman my visa status canclle so now i am seeking job for havey trucks my mob num is 0508072305

julian jn baptiste,

hi,my name is julian jn baptiste from st lucia.i have been driving heavy haulage for the past 10yrs.i would love to play my part in the future development on your country and company.you can call me any time my num is 01758 717 9634 and am willing to travel at anytime convient to you

henok Getachew,

i have request your company one time but no response.however i am really interesting to work in Canada so just try to help me. you can reach me through this address my e-mail address is Henok_101@yahoo.com by the way am a truck driver and i am also wiling to get training to do even some other work's based on my training! looking forward.
best Regards from Ethiopia!!

john mack,

i am looking for a job driving a track machine, from 15 tone to 50 tone,, i have 15 years experance in london,, 13 years in ireland,, age 46, wiht plenty of knollege behind me,,

Arun Kumar,

I am ARUN KUMAR, 35 years old from India. I am sending my application for Driver's Job. I am looking my carrier as a Driver in UK. Driving is my passion. It is my life dream to come there. I was interested to see your job posting for a Driver Job. I am eager to do that job and would like to learn more about this opportunity. I am a well mannered Driver. I have had a lot of experience with various driving roles. I have already driven my self taxi in Multinational Companies. I have 2 years experience of chauffeur industry and 14 years experience of Light vehicles, Passenger Vehicles and Heavy Duty Vehicle up to 40 tons. I am physically fit, trustworthy, honest, reliable, responsible, faithful and a loyal person. I assure you that I will put my best efforts to provide a quality service with the best of my ability.

Extra Skills:

Proficiency in Windows 3.1 to ME-XP, MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Basic Computer

I have strong knowledge or working of Technical, Mechanical and Electronic Equipments

I have good knowledge of Diesel and Petrol Engine Vehicle

I have extensive experience of 300000 miles of Driving (all type of vehicle)

moe popzi,

Hello I am an American and would like to work as a driver in the Oil Sands.

mopop949@yahoo.com

IBRAR HUSSAIN,

HY SIR MY NAME IS IBRAR HUSAIN AND I M WORKING IN DUBAI FROM LAST 3 YEARS AS HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER BUT NOW I WANA TO MOVE AND APPLY FOR CANADA AS TRUCK DRIVER SO PLZ CONTACT ME AND GUIDE ME TO HOW I GET CANADA TRUCK DRIVER VISA I WILL WAIT FOR UR REPLY THANKS

dexter walker,

I have spent twenty three years in the Jamaica Defense Force, seventeen of which i was a truck driver. I have driven fuel truck for the Air Wing. I would like to travel to Canada to work in the oil field. dexterwalker12@yahoo.com

Phillip,

Hi I am 37 and I have my class 1 and 2 tankers and ADR have drove just about everything I live in the uk and am wanting to move to Canada so please get in touch and I can send you my cv thanks
r.aconley@ntlworld.com

jaskaran singh Randh,

hello sir , iam driver in dubai i have heavy vehicle license iwant driving in canada ple. contact 00971552411834 i want driver work perment

Ashok shah,

give me job

djilani76@gmail.com,

IAM ALGERIA 35 YEARS OLD
I 13 YEARS EXPERIENS IN MANT FAILED
TRANSPORT MINING CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
MARRIED 5 CHILDREEN
SPEAKE WERIT MEDEUM ENGLISH FRENSH

Robert Cresswell,

Looking for a truck drivers job in Canada. Pl email to roby_8@yahoo.co.in

muhammed suleman.,

hi, iam muhammed from nigeria iam currently seeking for driving job across the globe, pls if there is any pls do contact me on 234 812374 3411_8 053635 457 i work with guaranty trust banks pls.

Peter Draper,

Why is it so difficult to get a phone number to to see if there is a need and where for my 10 wheel 10 yard dump truck in the oil fields in Alberta ?
775- 253- 1066

Rama moorthy,

I want haevy truck driver job email. sripushbala.com. Cell.009 199 41367011

ashiq,

i am truck driver ag 36 yers all round driv rezident of pakistan kci sir i apply to job truck driver canada. plz contect.ashiqtita @rocketmail.com my cel phon 092021 0334 3472420

Trevor cowan,

Truck driver with full ADR looking work Trevor cowan the same as am other below E mail trc.roy@hotmail.com

Trevor cowan,

Hi I am a truck driver with ADR and have worked as a oil truck driving .I am out of work so I am looking for a will paid job I am willing to work away from home for 1,2,or 3 mouths at a time as I live in N.Ireland. so if any one is looking for a truck driver .so if you can help that would be good thinks

ciaran,

Im irish an thinkiing of looking for a job as a dumper driver in the tar sands mine , can any give me a spefic concact.
E MAIL: ciaranmartinlennon @hotmail.com

THANKS.

daljeet singh,

hello sir, my name is daljeet singh from bhilai state chattisgarh in india i am a truck opretor i have indian heavy licence i want job in canada or newzeeland if any recuirmaint pls contact me on this number : 096 46177622 my web add. www.daljeet3006@gmail.com

zubair uddin,

OBJECTIVE: - I am DRIVER and I have a License uae

simrnjit singh,

sir
I am simrnjit singh..from this time in ra al khaima (dubai).i need the draving jab.i have heavy draving license for dubai .if there is any vecance.
plz.cntc. . Me.
Mob . .009 7155 6498093, +919 855 828808
Email. . bhangu121@yahoo.com

ISHER SINGH,

SIR'S/MADM'S I BEG TO SAY THAT WE ARE INDIAN.PLESE WE ARE ADVIOSER FOR JOB. WE HAVE NUMBER OF CANDIDATE. THOWE ARE TRUK-DRIWER LICENCE HOLDER INDIAN,OR SUMEBODY THAY ARE DRIWING EXPREANCE OF MIDDLE EAST ANDINDIA THEY HAVE BOTH CUNTRY TRUC,TROLLER,TRACTOR,CAR LICENSE.PLEASE THESE PERSON WANT JOB IN CANADA. I HOPE YOU WILL HELP/GUIDE US. THANK ALL OF YOU.

Naeem Khan,

i need the driver job

Ezra Frechas,

Many thanks to your magazine for informing about the oilsands Trucking opportunities in Alberta Canada. I am from South Africa and like working beyond our borders in terms of Truck driver so seeing the World.


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