About Offshore Oil Guide

Offshore Oil Guide is an independent guide for Newfoundland's offshore oil industry -- pay, hiring, certifications, rotation schedules, and platform life -- built for people who work, or want to work, offshore. We are not affiliated with ExxonMobil Canada, Suncor, Cenovus, Equinor, BP, Shell, Cougar Helicopters, or any other offshore operator or service company.

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Sourcing

Industry facts and pay figures are drawn from public sources (Job Bank, government occupation data, and industry research) where possible and are labelled "estimate, unconfirmed" where they have not yet been independently re-confirmed. See individual blog posts for cited sources.

Want the industry content this site is built around? Start with the jobs hub for how hiring works, the pay guide for what platforms pay by role, or the tickets page for what certifications you need before you apply.