Ken asks…Career Change-Petroleum Engineering technologist or Instrumentation and Control Engineering?I am hoping people in either of these professions could give me some advice. I am thinking of changing career from geologist to one of these professions, but really would like some advice. I am a mature single mom of two and really don’t like any profession that involves fieldwork. Occasional field work will be ok, but not to be main part of the job. I used to travel a lot as a geologist and that was before the kids came along. Now, it is not possible for me to travel for extended period of time, hence I am looking at changing career to a career that would allow me stay in the office , a sort of 9 to 5 job. I don’t mind going to school for two years for training and I was looking at Petroleum Engineering Technology or instrumentation and control technology at SAIT in Alberta.
Basically, a career that is not very restrictive as geology.Geology is a very restrictive profession and besides, works are mostly available in Alberta. I don’t mind but I would like something that has extensive work opportunities in any province, yet still pay good money to take care of my family. Is instrumentation and control a good career for a woman or is it a man thing? does it involves lots of travelling, what are the jobs prospects in Canada and salary? Which of these two will be a good career in the long term- in terms of flexibility, growth potential, work-life balance and salary. Please any advice will be highly welcome.
Also, what about a career as an environmental health and safety(EHS) officer. I have worked as an environmental scientist before and just wondering if I could look into this career. Are there post secondary schools that offer at least two years training in EHS. I have been checking different schools in Alberta and BC for this course but no success. Please do anyone know how I can get into this profession (that