I QUIT my JOB

[Glock]

Why did ya quit?,If i hear of anything i'll let you know

[chug_A_bug]

it's ALLL B/S in the shop the guys were taking **** and hiding **** when all I wanted to do was F@$k work not play games.

[Doogie S]

chug_A_bug,

Pack up you bug and head west my friend. No shortage of work here in Alberta!


Doug

[chug_A_bug]

really doing??

[Doogie S]

Doing most anything and everything...

Instead of mobile signs advertising what's on sale, most are advertising wages and benefits. If you are in construction or some type of associated trade, you can basically have your pick of where you want to go. Alberta companies have been advertising into BC and Saskatchewan pulling people out of those provinces because we have such shortages in skilled workers.

Hell, even Tim Horton's is advertising work 4 hrs, get paid for 5 hrs and the 7/11 last week had a sign up promoting a $700 sign-up bonus.

I don't think there is one labor sector that isn't looking for people.

What type of work do (or should I say, did) you do? I can email you some adds or put you onto some leads.


Doug

[chug_A_bug]

hey doug, that woul dbe supter Sweet if you could hook me up with links or Info, I do work in the trades Fab work Welding, autobody, machinc I'm an all rounded kinda guy.

thanks
Chris.

the bug would have to stay here tho

[Doogie S]

chug_A_bug,

Check out these on-line postings for Edmonton, AB...

http://workingedmontonjobs.canada.co...ookid=edmonton

I think there are over 2,000 jobs listed on this one, which uses ads from the major newspapers in the city.

What has happened in Edmonton is that most everyone with a ticket or piece of paper from a tech school has no problem getting a position in just about any field. What is now happening is what I call "Poaching" from other firms. It's basically word of mouth, as the firm I used to work for is offering a $1,000 bonus to any employee who recommends someone to the partners who gets hired. I think most have given up the advertisement route, as anyone who is employable already is.

Skilled employees are really in demand, especially in construction and oil field work. Drywallers, Welders, Carpenters, Electricians, Framers, you name it, there are lots of jobs available. I counted 7 temporary signs advertising for people on my way home today.

If you have your welding ticket, a good friend of mine is a welder and I can get you some info on where to apply. He is a structural steel welder, not autobody though.


Doug

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by Doogie S

Doing most anything and everything...

Instead of mobile signs advertising what's on sale, most are advertising wages and benefits. If you are in construction or some type of associated trade, you can basically have your pick of where you want to go. Alberta companies have been advertising into BC and Saskatchewan pulling people out of those provinces because we have such shortages in skilled workers.
Doug

HAHA, I'm a certified welder and I doubt I can find a job in this city to save my life.

And, I wouldn't mind living in the great white north also, I'll think about that.

[Bullyboy]

Last I heard Calgary alone had 3000+ job listings.