The oil & gas industry in Alberta is booming, particularly in the oilsands and heavy oil areas of the north eastern parts of the province. Welders of all expertise are in short supply. A friend of mine is a pipeline welder, making upward of $75/hr. depending where he is in the province. All he supplies is his helmet & truck mounted welder!!! Everything else, including camp is on the company. RN's are always needed.