How to Immigrate to Canada as an Oil and Gas Rig Drilling Worker
The fact that an international oil price war is underway will not stop companies from operating their rigs as they wait for demand to return on a regular basis. The lifeblood of the transportation and energy industries will be in demand long after we have depleted the earth’s supplies.
If you are thinking about immigrating to Canada as a worker on an oil or gas rig, you have come to the right place. It is common knowledge that you can earn very well as a worker on an oil rig. In Western Canada, the range is from $70,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on how busy the industry is and how much work is done on the rig.
The problem that oil rig workers always face is that they have to work in remote locations far from home. But what if you could work in a modern society that provides you with all the family amenities you need so you and your loved ones can spend the time you should together? Even though you might still have to take those long shifts at work that traditionally last two weeks and a week in Canada, at least it’s not months and home is just around the corner.
Immigrating to Canada could be the ticket to the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, and with the added incentive of permanent residency, it’s an option you should consider.
Why Canada?
Prior to the onset of the global Covid 19 pandemic, there were 167 active oil rigs and 90 active gas rigs in western Canada alone. When these rigs come back on line, there will certainly be vacancies for workers. So what would be the benefits of starting a life in Canada?
A Government That Cares
Canada has one of the best free public health and education systems in the world. We are also ranked as the second safest country in the world. The government is very positive about immigration as long as all proper procedures are followed closely. The government has even set minimum targets for the number of skilled foreign workers it wants to bring to Canada. By 2021, that number will be more than one million. The timing for immigration to Canada has never been better.
A Superior Quality of Life
If you want to spend your free time barbecuing with friends, fishing in lakes and rivers, or just going to the movies, Canada has it all. Canadians are, on average, one of the happiest nations because while they work hard, they also play hard. A healthy work-life balance is ingrained in our culture, and it’s obvious why. Canada is a country where everyone can achieve their dreams and be who they want to be. Allow yourself and your future generations the privilege of having greater potential than anywhere else in the world.
My Immigration Options
As with all things in life, it’s usually best to stick to a step-by-step, best practice to get things done. By following these four steps, you can simplify the entire immigration process.
1. Choose a province or territory
Oil and gas rigs operate mainly in north-western Canada. Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Newfoundland and Labrador are the provinces that lead the way in oil and gas production. Once you know where you want to work, you can apply for a job offer and possibly apply for a provincial nomination.
2. Confirm your eligibility
To immigrate to Canada, you must be eligible to enter Canada. To confirm your eligibility, you must provide important information that will be used to determine the next step.
3. Choose an immigration program
There are over 80 immigration pathways in Canada. Applying through the correct pathway can mean the difference between obtaining permanent residency within a few months and saving a significant amount of money versus reapplying, paying processing fees again, and waiting even longer for permanent residency. These are unnecessary headaches that you don’t need.
The four most popular immigration programs are:
- Express Entry system;
- Provincial Nomination Program;
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot;
- The Atlantic Immigration Pilot.
Each program has their own set of requirements, forms and processing times.
4. Submit Your Applications
In addition to your application for permanent residence, you must also apply for a temporary work permit for foreign nationals. If you work in Canada, you will also be eligible for other immigration programs, such as the Canadian Experience Class, an immigration program under the Express Entry Program. When you submit your permanent residency application, make sure it is complete and filled out correctly the first time, as applications can be rejected for the slightest of reasons.