Where would you go?

[JaySimon]

Further to the Sparwood idea, look at the eastern Kootenay's (Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, etc.). 5 big mines and lots of work for operators. Cost of living is much cheaper than most of BC and the back-country recreation is almost second to none (you will miss the ocean part of your life). Lots of guys from the area get disgruntled and try the Ft. Mac thing, some like it, most don't. Working 12 hour shifts with 4 and 4 is an option most guys really like and the overtime is also nice if you have goals to achieve (like new toys or holidays). The other nice option in this corner of BC; tax free Alberta is close! I really like that scenario.....

Shhh... don't tell anyone.

 

[storm1972]

I dont know much about the whole heavy equipment operating end of things, but i think if i were to make a fresh start in life, and just hope for the best id head to BC, just something about that place that you cant let go of, weather it be all the mountians, the awsome fishing, the rugged wilderness...........Bc has it all

 

[big_bubba_b]

i live in rocky mountain house . moved here from calgary . i love it here lots and lots of oil feild work myself i drive a tank truck . but you have pipe line . gravel truck companys always looking for machine operators and mechanics . were actualy looking for drivers and a mechanic also . there is awsome fishing , hunting , frikin thousands of miles of sled and quad trails. im half way between calgary and edmonton pluss there is red deer 45 min away . houses are cheap here . and i find people frindly here, thats my opinion of rocky

 

[Polarblu]

Equipment operators are mostly sitting up north, since the price of gas fell, 40% of the exploration got put on the shelf. I got two buddies who are rock stars in a hoe and got 4 days in 2 weeks on grader winging snow......... Huge frac jobs canceled......... might be tight come break-up. dosnt effect me cause stuff breaks down just sittin!! Always city work come spring but diggin 3 inches at a time, uncovering gas lines that aren't on the map with a v bucket isnt for everyone!!

 

[bobsledder]

Lot's of work in Ft. Saint John/Ft. Nelson BC and Fort MacMurray Alberta. Rotation jobs and a lot of those people live in the Okanogan area. Easy flight connections from Kelowna. You get the best of all worlds in the Okanogan.

I have lived in the SE BC area before. It is good but not as good.