u/ItsMirikino_

Hey everyone,
I am currently working a fly-in, fly-out camp warehouse job up north, but I’ve decided the FIFO lifestyle isn't for me long-term and I’m looking to transition back to local work in the Lethbridge area.
I have a solid background across warehousing, parts counter service, hydraulic hose assembly, equipment operation, and concrete/construction labor. While my recent background is in logistics and parts, I’m open to exploring other industries or hands-on roles as well—mainly looking for good team environments and competitive, livable pay where I can build long-term skills. (I've checked City of Lethbridge postings, but openings seem fairly limited right now).

Warehouse Technician (Camp/Industrial): Counterbalance forklift, reach truck, and electric pallet jack operation; picking/put-aways, staging, and site logistics.
Junior Parts Technician (Ag Dealership): Front counter technical sales, POS/invoicing (HPS software), 2-month solo inventory audit, and independent hydraulic hose assembly (crimping, fittings).
Construction Labourer (Concrete/Ag): Concrete forming/pouring/finishing for ag feed bunks, skid steer operation, service truck with gooseneck trailer hauling, and 10–14 hour shifts.
Tickets & Certifications:
Forklift & Reach Truck experience
CSTS, WHMIS(kearl site specific),TDG(kearl site specific), H2S Alive, Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, Propane Filling Ticket
If your workplace is looking for someone dependable, or if you know of any local companies, distributors, shops, or yards actively hiring, I’d really appreciate any leads or recommendations. Feel free to drop a comment or shoot me a DM. Thanks!

Hey guys, I really need some career advice before I do something I might regret.
I’m 20, currently working as a Warehouse Tech up north in Alberta at a remote camp. Making $30/hr on a 14/14 rotation doing 12 hour days. The company is pretty solid, they actually care about safety and the people are good. But honestly, the pay is pretty meh for being stuck in a camp. I’m on an averaging agreement so I don't even get OT—it's all straight time.
My biggest problem is I just hate camp life. I'm missing out on my friends, watching them hangout without me, and I miss being close to family. Im just not sure if being isolated like this is worth it for the pay I have right now. I will say if this job was nearby home I would actually stay. It’s the life I’m missing when away that I hate.
I’ve been weighing a few options and need some outside perspective.
Option 1: Go local with ATCO A buddy of mine just started a temp construction labourer job for ATCO on a 5 month contract. He’s making $28.45/hr (but with vacation pay payed out it’s basically $30/hr). Schedule is M-F, 8 hour days. His dad works their so he’s trying to get a permanent spot that starts at $35/hr (no schooling needed). If I did this, I'd get my social life back instantly.
Option 2: Jump to the rigs My uncle works on a Savanna rig and said he could get me in as a floorhand. Starting pay is $40.60/hr PLUS crazy OT on a 14/7 schedule. If I’m already sick of camp life, I know I wouldnt survive out their very long, specially with how physically draining it is. But I was thinking maybe I work the ATCO job for a bit, then do a quick 2-3 hitches on the rigs as a massive cash grab before finding something permenant?
The big dilemma: Do I stay for my 3rd set at camp? Right now I already have my CSTS, WHMIS, TDG, Electric Pallet Jack, and some internal Cyber Security / info management certiciate from this job.
But I’m currently halfway through my Counterbalance Forklift and Reach Truck training. If I just stay for one more 14-day hitch (my 3rd set), I'll officially get both of those signed off. The training is legit (theory, writen test, practical, and 15-20 supervised lifts). The only catch is the actual operator cards are site/employer specific.
My main question: Is it worth suffering through another 14 days just to get the physical Forklift and Reach truck tickets on paper? Or is just putting "experience operating reach trucks and forklifts" on my resume enough to get hired at a local warehouse back home?
Option 3: Your job recommendation for me

My past experience if it matters:
Parts Tech (10 months): Worked at a family owned tractor dealership making $18.50-$20.50/hr. Handled inventory, POS, built hydrolic hoses (JIC, PIPE, FFS, ORB), and got my Propane Filling Ticket. It was chill but the phones made me nervous at first lol.
Construction Labourer: Poured concrete, ran skid steers, hauled gooseneck trailers. Made $21.50-$26.50/hr with OT and travel pay. Money was good but I hated it. The work was super repetitive and the safety culture was garbage (bottom of the barrel crew).
Any advice from you guys on what route you'd take, or if staying that extra hitch for the tickets is actually worth it? Feel pretty stuck right now.

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Hey guys,

Posted here a bit ago asking what to expect for my first shift up at Kearl. I ended up landing a warehouse worker job making $29/hr. Its on an averaging agreement so no daily OT, but honestly im just glad to get my foot in the door since everyone wants you to have prior camp experience before they even look at you in Alberta.

To be completely honest, im not sure if im looking for a lifelong camp career. My main goal right now is to just put my head down for however long and grind out as much cash as possible to set up my future. investments, a house, traveling fund, upgrade the car, maybe some toys, etc. If i end up absolutely loving it then maybe ill make a career out of it, but for now im just here to work hard and bank cash.

I want to avoid bottom of the barrel general labour/shoveling gigs if I can. For reference, here is what im working with:

• Junior parts tech experience, doing inventory software, solo audits, and counter sales.
• hands on stuff like building hydraulic hoses (JIC, pipe, ORB, crimper etc) and my own simple maintenance and hand tools experience.
• run skid steers and forklifts for freight.

im open to pretty much anything that pays good. I wouldnt even mind operating down the road, honestly even if it means some mindless driving the camp pay makes it definetly worth it. but i dont wanna limit myself to just driving rock trucks, im open to any path that uses my background and gets me paid.

Since i got a head start in parts and warehouse stuff, i'd love some advice from the veterans on here:

1. Wheres the best place to be camp wise in Alberta? What sites have the best quality of life (decent food, gym, good rooms) so you dont go crazy on a long rotation?
2. What position should I aim for next for the absolute best pay with my background?
3. Who throws the most hours/overtime at you? what companies/contractors in the province should I watch for that actually pay proper OT instead of averaging agreements?

Appreciate any advice !

Got this job with a company called bluewater group up north in Alberta Canada and I'm curious what kind of clothes/gear i should wear? Its now the summer so its hot up there and ill be wearing a hard hat, high vis coverall and safety glasses and will need steel toe/safety boots. I have a pair of 8inch red wings supersole and I mean they are good boots, but I feel like they are just going to be so hot. Also its "casual dress" I dont think it means hoodies, shorts or sweatpants but its like your own comfort clothes, but I want to know what I should get. I got like one pair of work pants and a bunch of random shirts but i might get some lightweight breathable long sleeve shirts and some flexiable lightweight breathable pants, but I need something cheap because im on a budget. Any reccomendations?

Hey guys,
I’m on the younger side and just snagged my first fly-in fly-out job. I’ll be heading up to the Kearl Lake area to work as a warehouse tech for Bluewater Group.
The gig is 14 days on, 14 days off. They're starting me at $29/hr with no OT pay, but flights, camp, and food are all covered. They also said I get a $1 raise after my 6-month probation is up (they hinted it could be more, but I'll believe it when I see it lol), and RRSP matching kicks in after a year.
Since I've never done the camp lifestyle before, I'm just looking for some real advice from anyone who's been up there.
* What are the absolute essentials I actually need to pack for a 14-day hitch?
* Has anyone worked for Bluewater Group, or stayed at the Kearl camp recently? Curious what the vibe/food/rooms are like.
* Any general tips or unwritten rules for a younger guy starting out up north?
Appreciate it!

*EDIT: Thanks for all the advice and the discussion! I've got a good overall picture. This job is really to see if I "like"/can stand the camp work life. This job is also my foot in the door up north, if i can tough it out for a bit and I don't hate it, it will be much easier to get other up north camp jobs that pay better and that are better with experience and the ceritifcations/courses. Also a question! The company says "casual dress" for work, but I have like one pair of "work pants" what do you guys recommend I wear? Shirts, hoodies, pants, shoes, etc.*

Hey guys,
I’m fairly young and just landed my first camp job up in the patch. I'll be heading out to Kearl to work as a warehouse tech for Bluewater Group.
Just wanted to throw the details out to see if anyone has experience with them. The schedule is 14/14, starting at $29/hr. It's straight time so no OT pay, but flights, camp, and food are all covered. Probation is 6 months and they said there's a $1 raise after that (maybe more depending on performance, but we'll see if that actually happens lol). They also do an RRSP match after a year.
Since I'm a total greenhorn to camp life, what are the absolute essentials I should pack? What do you wish you brought on your first hitch?
Also, if anyone has worked for Bluewater before, what's the company like? Any general tips for getting through the 14 days without losing my mind?
Thanks!

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Hey Lethbridge,

I'm looking to swap out my current setup for something different. Does anyone know of a shop in town that takes trades or buys used sets?

I have a clean set of 18" Enkei Raijin Wheels (5x114.3) mounted on Goodyear Eagle LS-2 Tires. They're a premium bolt-on setup, and I'm hoping to move into a set of 19" chrome wheels with 245/40R19 tires.

Already looking at BuySell Tires, but wondering if there are other hidden gems or if anyone here is interested in a private trade. Thanks!

Hey everyone, looking for some outside perspectives on what my next move should be.

Current setup: I'm driving a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe (3.5L V6 EX-L). I love the car but I ended up buying a 2017 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx on a whim after I already had the Honda. The Accord isnt exactly the ideal tow rig so I'm starting to save up for something that fits my lifestyle a bit better.

The Context: 19M in Alberta, Canada. I’m looking to spend around $12k $15k CAD. This will be my daily but the long term goal is to eventually have a C5 Corvette as a weekend car so I need this next purchase to be a solid reliable "main" vehicle.

I’m torn between three very different paths:

The "Adulting" Choice: 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT This feels like the most logical jump.

- Pros: AWD for Alberta winters, decent on gas and has a 2,000lb tow capacity which is plenty for the Spark. The interior is actually really nice for the price point and it handles way more like a car than most SUVs.
- Cons: It’s a bit slow (187hp) compared to my V6 Accord. Also it kind of screams "mom car" and there isn’t much of a community or mod scene for it.

The Heart Choice: 2017 Lexus GS350 F-Sport I’m obsessed with the look of these especially if I do a grille swap to give it that more aggressive IS look

- Pros: 306hp, AWD and that red interior or digital cluster is incredible. It’s got heated and ventilated seats which is a huge plus for me. It has way more "aura" than a Mazda and fits the enthusiast vibe I'm into.
- Cons: Probably going to blow the budget. It needs premium fuel, insurance will likely be higher and the biggest issue is no official tow rating in North America. I know people tow light loads with them elsewhere but it's a risk.

The Utility Choice: A Toyota Truck (Tacoma or Tundra) Since I live in Southern Alberta this is the "default" choice.

-Pros: Obviously the best for towing and 4WD. Having a bed is super convenient for hauling gear or parts.
- Cons: Everyone and their dog has a truck here. I’d look like every other person in the parking lot. The gas mileage is mid and I hate a bad turning radius or body roll when driving in the city. Also finding one with a luxury interior in my budget is basically impossible it’ll likely be pretty bare bones.

The Dilemma: Do I go for the Mazda and play it safe, risk the Lexus because it’s exactly what I want to sit in every day and hope it pulls the jet ski okay or just give in and get a truck like a true Albertan?

Would love to hear from anyone who has towed with a GS350 or CX-5 or if you think there's a 4th option I'm totally missing. Thanks!