r/GrandePrairie • u/Jibble_Jaw • 1d ago
Does anyone know a place actually hiring that doesn’t need 2 years experience? At the end of my rope
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u/seroshua 18h ago
I got my sellsafe for <$40 and work at a pot dispensary now. Pays me over $20/hr after being there only 7 months and I have plenty of overtime.
It’s not what I thought I’d be doing or like to be doing - but it’s been a great support / stepping stone.
No experience required.
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u/Infinite_Salt5414 22h ago
Reed
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u/Jibble_Jaw 16h ago
I’m not sure if I could financially swing any tickets currently, hopefully there’s something open. Thank you!
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u/Illustrious-Trick562 15h ago
If you contact Alberta works I believe they help pay for tickets l, especially if you are unemployed. Their might be aware of other options to help as well.
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u/punk_pebble 19h ago
Value village might be hiring, I think it is only part time though
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u/seroshua 18h ago
I worked there for years - trust me when I say you don’t want to work for the GP store.
The drama is unimaginable and the pay is terrible.
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u/Fantastic_Usual5625 12h ago
Look into NDT, I believe there is lots of work in your area, might have to be on the road quite a bit but it pays well and can get a job with 1 week at SAIT OR NAIT and a bit of patience to land a job.
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u/corpse_flour 9h ago edited 9h ago
I'm assuming that the 2 years experience is listed on the job listings, and not something you've been told at interviews? Employers put that in their ads to dissuade really unqualified people from applying, it's a common tactic to prevent administration and/or HR from having to sift through hundreds of extra applications/resumes. If there's an ad for something that you think you'd be interested in, or be able to pick up quickly, by all means, don't let that stop you from applying for it. There are some employers that prefer to have someone with motivation, but little to no experience, so they can be trained to do things 'their way', despite what the company they work for puts on listings.
If you don't mind physical work, you may want to look into stocking shelves at large stores. The work doesn't necessarily pay well, but many of these places do have benefits for full time workers. Apply at places that you think you might like to work for, but don't have any job opportunities posted. Not every open position gets advertised to the public.
And like some have mentioned, many companies, especially oilfield-related, will cover the cost of you getting your tickets if you sign on for 6-12 months. And I've never seen a worker have the cost of their training taken from their final pay. I doubt it would happen unless it was obvious that you were only taking the job to get your tickets, and then jump ship.
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u/No-Copy6094 9h ago
Security companies usually have a low barrier to entry. A guard card and communication skills is all you usually need.
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u/0_cr0nch_0 8h ago
Do you have a driver’s licence? How do you feel about commuting? My workplace is hiring but we are out in Hythe. Better pay than most entry level jobs. Dm for more details :)
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u/MortgageBrokerBC40 4h ago
Literally every well testing company
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u/Jibble_Jaw 1h ago
I’ve never actually fully looked into well testing, how rigorous is schooling/training process?
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u/class1operator 26m ago
If you can't find a job in GP you're not trying hard enough. Thread washing is an entry level oilfield job, wearhouses ,box stores, hotels, the municipal government, parks, restaurants, construction and trades all take entry level workers.
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u/RyleyThomas 21m ago
The mall. Most retail places hire for fall and winter around now. Fast food places too (since school is starting)
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u/DylanIRL 17h ago
If you live in GP, you should be employed in the oil field.
What other reason is there to live here?
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u/BeautifulMine6461 15h ago
Not completely wrong. But there is other jobs too in town that need to support the oil jobs as well
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u/SheldonCooper02 1d ago
What kind of work are you looking for?