June 11th saw a recruiting drive for oilfield jobs hosted by work BC at the Merritt Civic Center. A work BC representative said that there was over 100 interested people in attendance standing room only for the room rented.

“27 dollars an hour base rate” was heard from the power point presenter. We were not sure of the context as we cautioned about going into the room by a workplace BC official. registration was requested in the full-page ad ASCO an international oilfield company put in the local newspaper. They said that attendance was mandatory to arrange an interview. They also advertised  that they would have on the spot hires.

They were offering jobs as class 1 and 3 drivers, mechanics, pickers , supervisors. 20 days in 10 out , accommodation provided. The jobs are in the oilpatch, ASCO bills itself as an international operator but the feeling was  the session was geared to Alberta.

ASCO lists its headquarters, as: Regent Centre ,Regent Road ,Aberdeen, AB11 5NS United Kingdom on its linked in page.

The job fair is on the same day as a job action by the local school teachers, and the high school being not in service.

 

 

 

 

 

Today in history: June 12th 1776

The Virgina resolution, for the Declaration of rights is adopted.

Today in history: June 13th 1933

The Great Depression home owners refinancing act  as part of the new deal increases amortization of mortgages to 20 – 25 years.

Today in history: June 13th 1970

The Beatles Long and Winding Road, song becomes their first number 0ne hit.