Natural Resources
March 25, 2015

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources:

Interactive Website Focuses on Career Options in Petroleum Industry

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to highlight oilandgascareerinfo.ca - an interactive website designed for young people to explore career options in the provincial oil and gas industry. Careers range from skilled trades to technical and engineering professions, project management and marine service disciplines.

The website was developed by the Petroleum Industry Human Resources Committee which is known as PIHRC and is dedicated to encouraging young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to pursue post-secondary education and training leading to employment in the oil and gas industry.

I am pleased to note that activities, including this website, are supported by industry and through funding provided by the Labour Market Partnerships Program, administered by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills.

Paul Barnes, Co-Chair of PIHRC and Manager, Atlantic Canada and Arctic with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, noted recently that the PIHRC website provides students with the tools to help them make informed decisions regarding their career path in the oil and gas industry.

Bob Cadigan, also Co-Chair of PIHRC and President and CEO of Noia, remarked that PIHRC strives to engage youth in the many opportunities this dynamic industry has to offer. Newfoundland and Labrador is entering the next generation of oil and gas development as shown by recent positive announcements.

I certainly agree. Recent developments point to the oil and gas industry�s long-term potential. Oil was discovered at Bay du Nord, a new scheduled land tenure system was introduced, the latest Calls for Bids resulted in a $559 million commitment to exploration in the Flemish Pass Basin, and an increase in reserves was announced for the Hibernia field with an estimated 1.6 billion barrels of oil.

Mr. Speaker, young people are making their mark on the oil and gas industry and play an important part in contributing to the prosperous future for our province.

I encourage students interested in pursuing a career in the Newfoundland and Labrador oil and gas industry to take a look at the information and resources available on oilandgascareerinfo.ca . Thank you.

2015 03 25                              2:30 p.m.