What are wages like in the BC oil and gas service sector?
A Industry wages (hourly rates) for BC oil and gas workers are generally at the top end of the provincial scale for the type of position. However, demand, working conditions, seasonality, job location, duration of the job, employer as well as the skill and experience of the employee are all factors that affect the wage. As with all employment, there is a higher demand for experienced workers who usually receive a higher starting wage. Previous oil and gas experience is preferred by many employers.