The Labour Market Needs in British Columbia’s Oil and Gas Industry Study, was jointly commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and BC Innovation Council, with advice and input by the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada and the Ministry of Economic Development. The analysis outlines skill shortfalls and recommends actions to ensure an adequate labour supply, sustaining the economic momentum produced by oil and gas development in British Columbia.

As part of this rule making process the Mediation and Arbitration Board is seeking written comments on these draft rules by February 28, 2007. You may obtain a copy of the draft rules from the Board’s administrator or from the Board’s website.

Several key agencies are directly involved with the development of oil and gas resources. This is who they are, what they do, and how to get in contact with them..

Housing Consultations: Challenges and Opportunities in Northeast BC

This May 2006 report, a result of a partnership between the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Office of Housing and Construction Standards (Housing Policy Branch) and BC Housing to explore the issues related to housing in Northeast British Columbia, has been presented to the northeast British Columbia local governments for their decision regarding priorities and the ways and means to address them.

OIL AND GAS EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW’S PROSPERITY (PDF 388KB)

This report contains recommendations from the B.C. Oil and Gas Education and Training Consortium to the ministers of Advanced Education and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. These recommendations outline a comprehensive approach to education and training to meet industry's human resource needs. Government is reviewing the report and will respond within the context of the provincial energy plan.