Alberta Employers Identified for Potential Sponsorship Under AOS: Spotlight on Oil & Energy Companies
Key Stats:
- Total companies identified by QuestJobs (all sectors): 964
- Oil & energy companies in the list: 49 (5.1% of total)
- There are about 1300 PR eligible jobs under AOS as per QuestJobs data.
Top 10 Alberta Oil & Energy Employers (by scale: employees + latest known revenue)
| Rank | Company | Employees (latest) | 2024 Revenue (approx.) | Common Hiring Roles | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enbridge Inc. | 14,500 (Dec-31-2024) Enbridge | ~C$53.5B (FY2024) Yahoo Finance |
Pipeline/terminal ops, integrity engineers, power engineers, data/controls, HSE |
www.enbridge.com |
| 2 | Suncor Energy | 15,010 (2024) MacroTrends | ~C$50.7B (FY2024) StockAnalysis |
Process/production engineers, mine ops, maintenance trades, analyts, HSE |
www.suncor.com |
| 3 | Canadian Natural Resources | 10,640 (2024) StockAnalysis | ~C$35.7B (FY2024) Reuters |
Field operators, reservoir/production engineers, trades, technologists |
www.cnrl.com |
| 4 | Cenovus Energy | 7,150 (2024) StockAnalysis+1 | ~C$54.3B (FY2024) Cenovus Energy |
Refinery/plant ops, process engineers, maintenance, data & planning |
www.cenovus.com |
| 5 | Imperial Oil | 5,100 (2024) MacroTrends | ~C$51.5B (FY2024) StockAnalysis |
Mining/plant ops, project engineers, reliability, lab & HSE |
www.imperialoil.ca |
| 6 | TC Energy | 6,668 (2024) MacroTrends | ~US$9.5B (FY2024) Companies Market Cap |
Pipeline operations, integrity, SCADA/controls, electrical & power engineers |
www.tcenergy.com |
| 7 | Pembina Pipeline | 2,997 (2024) MacroTrends | (Revenue not primary KPI; 2024 Adj. EBITDA record) Pembina |
Terminal/pipe ops, project engineers, schedulers, commercial analysts |
www.pembina.com |
| 8 | Parkland | n/a (public filings don’t list total headcount) | ~US$20.6B (FY2024) Companies Market Cap |
Refinery technicians, drivers, terminal ops, retail ops, supply & logistics |
www.parkland.ca |
| 9 | Gibson Energy | n/a | ~C$11.8B (FY2024) GlobeNewswire+1 |
Terminal/rail ops, maintenance trades, HSE, commercial & scheduling |
www.gibsonenergy.com |
| 10 | Strathcona Resources | n/a | ~C$4.8–6.8B (FY2024, sources vary)* StockAnalysis+1 |
Heavy-oil/thermal ops, drilling & completions, facilities, production techs |
Alberta’s economy is powered by a diverse set of industries, but the oil and energy sector continues to dominate employment and sponsorship potential for foreign workers.
Based on the latest research by QuestJobs, 964 employers were identified across Alberta. Among them, 49 belong to the oil, gas, and energy industry — a sector critical both to the province’s economy and Canada’s overall energy security.
How to land a job under AOS
Create free trial at QuestJobs to apply to these companies and other 964 identified companies.
Mirror NOC duties in your résumé/cover letter and include language scores, Alberta experience, and licensing where applicable. Make sure to use the QuestJobs AI job matching feature.
Before you file AOS, confirm the employer meets AAIP’s revenue/FTE rule (or knows their nominee cap) and that the offer letter hits the wage + 12-month full-time tests.
As sooon as you receive an offer, follow the Roadmap feature of QuestJobs where all the pitstops and application summary for permanent residency are stated.
Common Roles in Alberta’s Oil & Energy Sector
Across these top companies, the most frequently hired jobs include:
Engineers (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)
Operators & Technicians (Field Operators, Plant Operators, Wellsite Techs)
Trades & Skilled Labour (Welders, Pipefitters, Heavy Equipment Mechanics)
Drivers & Logistics Staff (Class 1/3 drivers, Hauling specialists)
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
Sponsorship Eligibility: Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
For a company to be eligible to sponsor foreign workers under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), several requirements apply:
Employer must be incorporated or registered and operating as a recognized business in Alberta.
Job offer must be full-time, paid, and continuous (minimum 30 hours per week).
The occupation must fall under the eligible NOC/TEER list recognized by Alberta.
The employer must be in good standing with provincial regulations, including Labour Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, and Workers’ Compensation Board.
No active labour disputes or violations at the worksite.
Alberta’s Oil & Energy Economy: A Global Powerhouse
Alberta remains Canada’s energy heartland:
The province produces over 80% of Canada’s crude oil and two-thirds of its natural gas.
The oil sands industry alone supports more than 140,000 direct jobs and countless indirect jobs.
Alberta’s energy exports account for over CAD $120 billion annually, fueling both the provincial and national economy.
The industry is undergoing transformation with investments in carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewable energy projects.
For foreign workers, this means Alberta’s oil and gas industry not only provides stable, high-paying jobs but also one of the strongest pathways to permanent residency through programs like AOS, PNP streams, and federal immigration pathways.
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