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Oil and Gas Transportation Services (All Levels)
Oil and Gas Transportation Services (All Levels) is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Oil and gas transportation services refers to the transportation of equipment and supplies used in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources. Oilfield transportation operations use specialized vehicles fitted with auxiliary equipment designed for:
- Source
- Tradesecrets profile
- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
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- Certification is not required to work or train.
- The trade remains designated, and existing certifications remain valid.
- This does not impact availability of training, which is managed by industry.
- highway moving of all types of construction/plant equipment, pipe and camps.
- off-highway transportation of equipment and supplies
- moving of various overweight and over dimensional loads
- dismantling, transport and assembly of drilling and service rigs
- Supervisor – supervises and coordinates job operations, truck operators and other workers.
- Bed Truck Operator – operates a truck specifically designed with a flat deck, winch and optional gin poles and is used without a trailer to move rig buildings, derricks, matting and other miscellaneous oilfield equipment.
- Multi-wheel Truck Operator – operates a multi-wheel truck which is a truck and trailer configuration that includes jeeps, trailers and boosters. These are used primarily for over dimensional and over weight loads or loads requiring permits.
- Bulk Haul Truck Operator – operates a bulk haul truck which is a truck with a vessel or tank that is used for the transportation of liquid and gas products and other substances used in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources.
- Winch Tractor Operator – operates a winch tractor which is a heavy duty truck outfitted with a winch. Winches allow for the loading and off loading of rig loads unto trailers without the use of cranes. These are used to transport legal loads and loads requiring permits.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:
- Recognized Training
- The requirements for Oil and Gas Transportation Services, depending on the branch, are as follows:
- Bed Truck Operator branch:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Bed Truck Operator
- Bulk Haul Operator branch:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Bulk Haul Operator
- Multi Wheel Operator branch:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Multi Wheel Operator
- Supervisor branch:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Supervisor
- Winch Truck Operator branch:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Certificate for Oil & Gas Transportation – Winch Truck Operator
Supporting Resources
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- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
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- Competency Outline (PDF)
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- Board Order
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