WCB Job Seeker profile: Perry

Meet Perry, a very personable fellow with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in supervision, job coordination and operation roles in Canada and abroad. Perry is actively searching for a new career in coordination or dispatch roles. He has a history of long-term employment with different companies and has demonstrated his ability to communicate professionally at all levels, problem solve and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and customers.

Perry is eager to start a new career and would be an excellent talent contributor to any company. With hands-on training in job specific dispatch or coordinating software, Perry will be well on his way to becoming a valuable addition to the trucking industry. Additionally, he has a current Class 1 license and specific safety certifications (listed below).

Name: Perry Wilk
Location: Medicine Hat and area
Positions of interest: Dispatch/coordinator
Potential to return to driving with truck modifications: No
Type of employment desired: Full-time
Availability: In province, local or open to camp (fly in fly out)
English level: Fluent
Class of License: Class 1
Years of truck driving experience: 40+
Experience: 40+ years in the trucking & fracking industries, five years in rig moving and over five years of coordinating / dispatching within the fracking industry in Canada and overseas.
Additional Industry Training:
-Valid Class 1 truck driver’s license
-Active safety tickets: H2S, TDG, First Aid, Ground Disturbance
Able to pass a motor vehicle records check: Yes
Worker abilities: strong problem-solving skills, logistics planning, communication and interpersonal skills, strong knowledge and hands-on experience in oil and gas industry in Canada and abroad.

You and Perry will both benefit from our training on the job program: Perry will develop skills and gain work experience while you receive financial assistance from WCB during the training period.

Other benefits include:
-Receive funding for training, such as WHIMIS, business courses, etc.
-Save money on training costs/wages during the training period.
-Access a skilled and motivated employment pool.
-Receive protection for the costs of any injury or re-injury that might occur during a Training-on-the-Job (TOJ) Program.
-Coordination of ergonomic assessments and workplace modifications (if applicable).

At the end of the program, you will have a fully trained employee who will contribute to your company!
Contact WCB for a detailed resume, with any questions or to set up an interview: 1-866-498-4694 or email TOJ@wcb.ab.ca to learn more. Let us know you’re responding to the featured job seeker article. AMTA is also available to assist with questions: wss@amta.ca