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Very FAQ's!

Q: Are there any general trade shows in Fort McMurray?

A: Yes, click here

Q: What are your operating hours?

A:  7:00am-5:00pm Monday thru Thursday

Q: Is CSTS offered in Fort McMurray?

A:  Yes, click here

Q:  Is there an oilsands trade show in Fort McMurray?

A:  Yes, click here

Q:  Are their scheduled tours of the oilsands?

A:  Yes, for details click here

The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce receives many phone calls and email messages daily asking for information on our products and services. We’ve put together a list of questions we hear most often from callers - be they potential customers, politicians, students, media, or other.

Economic Highlights  

Stay informed about Alberta's economic performance. Get the latest weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly economic highlights for the Province of Alberta. The information below is from the Alberta's Economic Development website - Click Here to view more details.

 

Economic highlights reports

View presentations and reports that summarize the significant highlights of the Alberta economy, documenting the advantages of locating or operating a business in Alberta.

For the most recent reports, including comparisons of Alberta's economic indicators to those of other provinces and states, see:

Presentation - July 2011
(PDF, updated three times a year)
Highlights of the Alberta Economy Report cover  Report - July 2011
(PDF, updated annually)

 

Industrial economic highlights

To review Alberta's business statistics, industry sector growth, export and trade performance, see Industrial Economic Highlights  July 2009 (PDF)

 

Weekly economic review

 

Monthly Economic Review

  Monthly Economic Review
  (PDF, August 2011)

 

Previous issues:

 

See monthly and quarterly indicators on the performance of the Alberta economy, and comparisons to other provinces, including:

  • agriculture
  • bankruptcies and incorporations
  • domestic trade
  • energy
  • exports  
  • housing  
  • international travel  
  • labour force
  • manufacturing

 

 

Facts about Alberta

 You can review facts and statistics on doing business and living in Alberta by reading:

 You can review facts and statistics on doing business and living in Alberta by reading:

Facts on Alberta report cover     Facts on Alberta
    (PDF, October 2010)

For a general economic overview of the province, see the Alberta Economics Quick Facts (PDF, May 2011).

 

For more information on Alberta’s economic highlight reports, contactJan Reurink, Director, Economic Development Policy and Analysis

 

Economic Development Info  

January 18 2012_Ec Dev Template.pdf 2.8MB Jan 29, 2012 5:12 PM

Employment  

Q: How do I apply for work in the oilsands?

A:  Each Oilsands operator has its own procedures. We recommend that you visit their individual websites. You can see a list of Oilsands website in the Oilsands Industry portion of this FAQ section.

 

Q:  Where can I see the jobs that are available? Can you supply me with a list of companies that are hiring?

A:  We do not have a list of companies that are hiring. Many companies accept resumes on their websites.  For others you can go to websites like www.monster.ca, www.jobbank.gc.ca, and www.workopolis.ca.  Many other jobs can be found in our local paper at www.fortmcmurraytoday.com.

 

Q:  I'll be moving to Fort McMurray, does your organization have relocation packages?

A:We do not have any relocation packages.  Fort McMurray Tourism is dedicated to the promotion of tourism in the region.  We suggest you call them toll free at 1-800-565-3947, or visit www.fortmcmurraytourism.com.

 

Q:  Are there any employment agencies in the region?

A: Yes, there are many agencies that can help you out.  A few are listed here

 

Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has long been known as one of the fastest growing regions in Canada.  With growth comes ample job and career opportunities. 

 

If there is one place in Canada that can provide opportunities for jobs with sufficient salary and benefits, it is Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 

 

Whether your focus is industry and trade, retail and service, education, medical, or tourism, we encourage you to explore the possibility of making Fort McMurray your home. 

 

Listed below are some employment and immigration offices. 

 

 

Alberta Employment and Immigration offices in Fort McMurray

Wood Buffalo Labour Market Information 

Phone 780.715.0222
info@woodbuffalo.net

 

Canada-Alberta Service Centre 
Labour Market Information Centre

Provincial Building, 9915 Franklin Avenue

Phone 780.743.7192
www.employment.alberta.ca

 

Other career/employment services in Fort McMurray 

 

Fort McMurray Association for Community Living - 
CHOICES Employment Services 

10010 Franklin Avenue
Phone
780.791.3355 www.fmacl.ca

 

YMCA - Youth Connections
 (in-school services only)

780.790.9622 
www.ymcaes.com

 

YMCA - Immigrant Employment Services

#201, 10011 Franklin Avenue

780.791.1115 
www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org

 

Franco Job

312 Abasand Drive, Centre Boreal
 Communautaire Scolaire
780.791.9779

Athabasca Tribal Council Employment

9206 McCormick Drive
780.791.7445
www.atc97.org/employment

 

Keyano College Creer Employment Services

780.799.1589
www.keyano.ca

 

Metis Employment Services

780.743.0836  www.albertametis.ca

 

Fort McMurray Job Shop

 

Fort McMurray Online

 

Other career/employment services in Fort McKay 

 

Fort McKay First Nation Employment & Training Office
780.828.2430
www.fortmckay.com


Other career/employment services in Conklin
 

 

Conklin Employment Services
Nakewin Centre, Conklin

780.559.8995


 

Employment & Training


Aboriginal Mine Works Program

780-791-9946  www.aboriginalmineworks.ca

 

Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiative

780-747-6500

 

Immigrant Services

YMCA - Immigrant Settlement Services

#201, 10011 Franklin Avenue

780-743-2970
 www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org

Labour Market Information  

 

Please click on the picture below and it will take you to a website that has a plethora of information on our community.

This site is published by the Government of Alberta

Maps (Regional)  
Our Communities

Map of the Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is located in the northeast corner of Alberta, Canada. With 68,454 km2, our region is the biggest municipality in Canada. It includes the urban centre of Fort McMurray and nine rural communities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interactive Oil Sands Map

Fort McMurray Maps

Rural Community Maps

Regional Maps


 

Membership Questions  

Q: What is the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce?
A: The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is the most influential leader in public policy advocacy on business issues. Our goal is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits, not only business, but all citizens.

 

Q: How can my business become a member of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce?

A: It's easy.  All you have to do is fill out the membership application form.

 

Q: Can I register for the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce as an individual?

A: Yes.  We welcome all members, and all businesses big and small.  You can fill out our membership application form here.

 

Q: Does the Chamber of Commerce have any information on a specific company?

A: The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization. We have access to member
companies and their representatives information only. We are proud of our members and will be glad to inform callers of a certain company's membership, however, we are unable to disclose private information regarding our member companies. We suggest contacting the company itself for detailed information. 

 

Q: Do I contact the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce if I’d like to lodge a complaint against or obtain a reference for a Canadian company?
A: The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce does not have the authority to investigate how companies conduct business. Additionally, as a matter of policy, the Canadian Chamber does not endorse organizations nor provide references. If you would like to lodge a complaint or obtain a reference, please contact your local office of the Better Business Bureau.

 

Q: Where can I find business statistics?
A: We recommend you try Statistics Canada or call 1-780-495-3027.

Oil Sands Data  

Portal allows easy extraction of oil sands data - Visit the Oil Sands Information Portal at osip.alberta.ca

 

Here are links to some of the Oilsands Companies operating in the Fort McMurray region.

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

ConocoPhillips

Japan Canada Oilsands

Imperial Oil

Nexen Inc.

Shell Canada Energy

Suncor

Syncrude

Total E&P

 

Our Communities - General ?'s  
Q: What is the current population?

A: The latest municipal census is from 2008.  It lists the population of the region as just over 103 thousand people.  To see the full report click here.

 

Q: What is currently being done to help with the infrastructure of the city?

A: Please see the latest Capital Plan from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for a current list of projects.

 

Q: Where can I get a map of the oil sand project leases?

A: To obtain a map, you can contact McElhanny Land Surveys Ltd. at (780) 743-6328.

 

Q: Where can I get a map of the area?

A: You can download a map from Fort McMurray Tourism’s Website.
Copies are also available from their office at 400 Sakitawaw Trail (East side of Highway 63 Southbound)
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May long weekend to September long weekend
Copies are available for pickup from most hotels and from the Jubilee Centre, located at 9909 Franklin Avenue.

 

RED Link  

FAQ's RED Link December 2011.pdf

FAQ's

Q: Why do I receive two notices every time something goes out?

A: You may hold a membership with NAABA. The RED Link Tool acts as a one-point of contact for EPC & Oil Sands Developers that wish to post work opportunities. Upon receipt of a posting, the RED Link Tool forwards each work opportunity to NAABA for their distribution to their members. 

 

Q: Our company has completed the business card, so why aren't we receiving local work opportunities?

A: First check to make sure that you have checked “Yes, I want to receive Local Work Opportunities” on your business card.  If this is okay then one of three things may have happened: 
1: You may have not completed your business profile;
2: Your email address may have been entered incorrectly.  Please check both your Business Card and Business Profile to ensure your email address is correct;
3: Our email notices may be being spammed by your internal security system and or internet provider.  We recommend that all Vendors do not depend on email notifications, and that you log-in daily to check for new postings.

 

Q: Our email address has changed, will this be a problem with REDLink?

A: Yes.  If you forget your User ID and Password you need to remember the email address entered in your company details screen.

 

Q: How does our company obtain more information about a project posted on REDLink?

A: Unfortunately you can’t.  The intent of The RED Link Tool is to provide a brief scope of work.

 

Q: Our company has expressed interest in a project.  Why haven't we heard anything back?

A: Responding to an expression of interest doesn’t in any way qualify your company as a viable contractor; it is only a tool that can be used to assist you in getting your companies demographics noticed by Industry.

 

Q: Can we check and see what opportunities we have already expressed interest in?

A: Yes, the RED Link Tool automatically maintains a list of those submitted by your company.  You can check this list at your convenience by following the instructions below:
Log on to ‘www.redlink.ca

Click on ‘Vendor Area’ – enter your ‘user name & password’

Click on 'Vendor Area'

Click on 'View My Expressions'

 

Q: Why can't I log in to the Vendors Area?

A: The site uses cookies - you may need to go into your internet browser and delete your cookies and browsing history. 

To do this, complete the following steps:
Open your ‘Internet Browser’

Click on 'Tools',

then 'Internet Options',

then click on 'Browsing History- Delete'.

Delete Temporary Internet Files, Cookies, History, Form Data and Passwords.

Once these steps are completed, try logging back in.  If you are still having issues contact the REDLink Tool Administrator.

 

Q: Our firm has a valid membership, but can't log in anymore.  Why not?

A: One of three things have happened.

1. Your membership has lapsed

2. You need to delete your cookies (see question above)

3. You are not entering your User ID and Password correctly. (see next question)

 

Q: I forgot my username and password.  What do I do?

A: Use the password retrival tool on the website.
Go to ‘www.redlink.ca

Click Vendor Area and click on ‘forgot password’ and follow the prompts. The following should appear on your screen – “Your Password has been sent to your E-Mail Id”.  If any other message appears please click on “contact us” at the bottom of the menu bar, and the RED Link Tool Administrator will contact you.

It is important to use the same email address that you used to register.  If you've changed your email address you will have to contact the REDLink Administrator.  And the fields are case sensitive.

 

Q: What's the difference between a Business Card, and a Business Profile?

A: Business Card: A small card with a persons name and professional information (such as occupation, business phone number, email address, etc).

    Business Profile: Consise description which, among other items of information, includes (1) firms history, (2) number and quality of its human, financial, and physical resources (3) organizational and management structure, (4) past, current and anticipated performance, and (5) its reputation, and the standing of its good or services.

 

Q: Does our firm have to have a completed Business Profile?

A: Yes, access to work opportunites is contingent upon your firm having a completed business profile.  Until you have created your business profile you won't be listed in the REDLink searchable database, notified of work opportunities, and/or have access to tools under the vendor secured area.

 

Q: How do we update our companys contact information?

A: It is the Vendor’s responsibility to keep their firm’s information current and accurate.  Access to the Vendor secured area is available 24/7/365 days of the year! Log on to ‘www.redlink.ca
Click on ‘Vendor Area’ – enter your ‘user name & password’
Click on “My Profile”
Make any necessary changes on your Business Card-click update & continue
Make any necessary changes in your Business Profile-click update

 

Q: Why do I receive messages saying my password will expire soon?

A: Passwords are set to expire on a scheduled basis to protect your information.  You can re-enter the same password or create a new password.  If you create a new password, please keep the information in a safe place for future reference.

Recreation  
The opportunities for sport, recreation and leisure time pursuits in Fort McMurray are virtually limitless.

An outdoor playground awaits you, along with a variety of indoor facilities. And for more adventurous types, Fort McMurray’s near wilderness setting offers unbeatable opportunities for canoeing, fly-in fishing, wildlife viewing and enjoyment of nature trails.

 

Visitors  

Click below to download the guide to Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo Region

2011 Visitors Guide.pdf 2011 Visitors Guide.pdf • 18.6 MB

 

Q: How do I find out information about local events and festivals?

A: There are several sources to check for upcoming events:

 

Q: Where can I get a map of the area?

A: You can download a map from Fort McMurray Tourism’s Website.
Copies are also available from their office at 400 Sakitawaw Trail (East side of Highway 63 Southbound)
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May long weekend to September long weekend
Copies are available for pickup from most hotels and from the Jubilee Centre, located at 9909 Franklin Avenue.

 

Q: What are some hotels in Fort McMurray?

A: For a complete list of all hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts, please visit Fort McMurray Tourism Accomodations.

 

Q: Are there tours of the Oil Sands available?

A: Guided public tours are available from May long weekend to the end of September. See Fort McMurray Tourism Oil Sand Tours for more information.

 

Q: How can I learn more about the history of this region?

A: For historical information, please see the Fort McMurray Historical Society website at www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com.

 

Q: What entertainment venues does the city have?

A: For leisure and nightlife options, please visit www.fortmcmurraytourism.com.

 

Q: What outdoor activities can I enjoy while visiting?

A: A complete list of leisure and recreational actitivites is available in the Recreation and Leisure Guide. It's available for download on the Recreation page of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's website.

 

Parks and Trails
Map of Parks and Trails in Fort McMurray

Take some time to enjoy our park spaces and trails. 400 hectares of serene parks can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The expansive trail system totaling 130 kilometres allows for hours of exploration while running, walking or biking.

 

Click on the map below to download in PDF.