Working in Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Locations
Oil and gas is found in a number of different regions across Canada. Your petroleum industry career can be in a bustling centre, a quiet northern town or a coastal community.
Many of Canada's oil and gas communities are working hard to ensure new residents feel welcome. For example, Fort St. John, BC provides employers with comprehensive "Welcome to Fort St. John" packages to hand out to every new employee. A group of local community and industry representatives are also helping employers integrate new hires into local activities in the area, so newcomers feel part of the community right away. Creating "welcoming communities" is a priority for cities and towns in Canada's oil and gas areas.
Learn more about some of the great places to live and work, and everything else this beautiful region has to offer with this list of resources.
Alberta
Vibrant and exciting Alberta is the heart of Canada's oil and gas industry. Rich in natural beauty, outdoor activities, festivals, entertainment and arts, Alberta offers some of the world's most stunning landscapes and wide open spaces, as well as urban adventures and cultural pursuits.
British Columbia (BC)
Canada's westernmost province, BC has a lot to offer residents. Known for amazing natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere, this province is home to mountains, beaches, cities and rainforests. Almost all of BC's oil and gas activity occurs in the northeast section of the province.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is proud of its larger-than-life prairies and small town reputation. Oil and gas is concentrated on the western border and in the south of the province.
Ontario
North America's oil and gas industry is rooted in southern Ontario, where oil was first commercially produced in 1858 in Oil Springs.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Discovered by Norse Viking explorers and located on the most easterly tip of North America, Newfoundland and Labrador boasts a natural beauty, culture and history all its own. A trip to this unique province will have you in awe of icebergs, whales, birds and wildlife. Approximately 3,000 people work in Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore oil and gas industry, where there are currently three producing offshore oil projects: Hibernia, Terra Nova, and White Rose.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's rich maritime heritage, waterfronts and harbours are a few elements that make this eastern province unique. Canada's first offshore natural gas discovery was found south of Sable Island in 1969.
More Information
Industry and economic statistics about each province can be found at the Centre for Energy's Facts and Statistics section and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers' Industry Facts and Information section.
