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wookster · 10-17-2012, 11:58 AM

I wouldn't think you would have too much trouble with an entry level IT position at a helpdesk. Shaw and Telus are both advertising for Tech support people right now for Calgary on their websites. There are also many staffing agency's that will "pimp" you out for IT work as well, including a lot of help desks for oil and gas company's.

I started out as a TSA at Shaw, made contacts, moved onto a help desk within an Energy company (as a contractor through a staffing agency), and I am now an Employee at my present Oil and Gas company and doing very well with said company.

There are definitely opportunities here...especially once you've gained some experience and made some contacts.

10-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#42
wookster Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: right here of course Exp:	I wouldn't think you would have too much trouble with an entry level IT position at a helpdesk. Shaw and Telus are both advertising for Tech support people right now for Calgary on their websites. There are also many staffing agency's that will "pimp" you out for IT work as well, including a lot of help desks for oil and gas company's. I started out as a TSA at Shaw, made contacts, moved onto a help desk within an Energy company (as a contractor through a staffing agency), and I am now an Employee at my present Oil and Gas company and doing very well with said company. There are definitely opportunities here...especially once you've gained some experience and made some contacts.