Is the Oil Industry a dying field?
The oil industry can be a touchy subject for different people all over Canada. In some provinces, the oil industry is favoured and seen as a strong economic symbol; other […]
Occupational Hazards of Construction Skilled Trades
Carpenters, ironworkers, locksmiths, and welders—what do they all have in common? These are all skilled trades under the umbrella category of construction. Canada has more than 200 skilled trades, roughly […]
The Trades Stigma
For students entering university or college, many have their sights set on a specific major. With endless options available, one may think that the trades would be just as viable […]
The Loss of Jobs in The Trade Industry – How the Economy Affected the Trade Industry
After a boom that lasted over a decade, thousands of trade jobs disappeared from across Canada with Alberta being the epicenter. Trades such as carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, labourers, millwrights, operating […]
What Trades Careers are Available in the Oil and Gas Industry?
The oil and gas industry in Canada is growing, and offers many great careers in the trades for those who are interested in the petroleum sector. Tradespeople working in oil […]
One Size Fits All?
If there’s one expression I dislike more than any other, it’s one size fits all. It may be true in some cases, but not so much when it comes to […]
