Competitive Salary and Benefits

Professionals in the Canadian refining sector enjoy competitive salaries that are significantly higher than the national average and higher than other industries in most regions. This is due to the specialized skills required and the transportation fuel industry’s importance to the economy. In addition to strong base salaries, employees often receive comprehensive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses, as well as long-term incentive packages to promote retention, enhancing overall compensation and job satisfaction.  

Professional Development Opportunities

The industry places a strong emphasis on professional development. Companies regularly offer training programs, certifications, and opportunities for further education and develop new skills to ensure their workforce remains at the forefront of safety best practices, technological developments and regulatory changes. This commitment to development helps employees advance their careers, develop a broader skill set and stay competitive in the job market but also helps protect the health and safety of employees and the communities where we operate and promote sustainable practices.

Investing in Future Employees

Many companies in the transportation fuels sector partner with academic institutions and trade schools to support education and training programs. These partnerships often include funding for scholarships, research projects, and facilities, as well as collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.


Diversity of Roles

With its vast array of roles—from engineering and operations to finance, human resources and environmental science—the Canadian refining sector offers numerous career opportunities across multiple disciplines. This diversity allows professionals to find positions that match their skills and interests, whether in the field, in a laboratory, or in a corporate setting.

Career Opportunities for Operators and Tradespeople on the Rise

The demand for qualified professionals to fill critical role in the sector – especially for operators and tradespeople – is expected to outpace supply over the next decade, which means great opportunities for new prospects to join the industry and make a difference. Thousands of critical technical roles are expected to be created or become vacant in the next decade such as central control, process and plant operators; heavy equipment operators and mechanics; construction millwrights; plumber and pipefitters; industrial electricians; welders and machine operators, to name a few.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Professionals in the Canadian refining sector enjoy competitive salaries that are significantly higher than the national average and higher than other industries in most regions. This is due to the specialized skills required and the transportation fuel industry’s importance to the economy. In addition to strong base salaries, employees often receive comprehensive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses, as well as long-term incentive packages to promote retention, enhancing overall compensation and job satisfaction.