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Floorhands (Western Canada)

@ Ensign Energy Services Inc.

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Nisku, Alberta

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Overview

Ensign Energy Services Inc. is hiring temporary floorhands for drilling rigs in southwestern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and northern British Columbia. The role handles drilling equipment on the rig floor, makes pipe connections, assists with casing and keeps the rig site clean, on a rotating 24-hour shift schedule that may include remote camp work.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle drilling equipment on the rig floor
  • Connect and disconnect pipe efficiently
  • Assist with casing and rig maintenance
  • Keep rig and location clean and orderly
  • Work as a general all-around rig worker

Requirements summary:

  • Previous labour or floorhand experience, oil and gas preferred
  • H2S, First Aid and site training tickets
  • Good physical condition, strength and agility
  • Mechanical inclination and safety mindset
  • Ability to mentor less experienced crew

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drilling equipmentpipecasing
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsH2S Certification, First Aid

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Ensign Energy Services Inc.

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Ensign is a global enterprise, providing a unique edge in oilfield services #weknowthedrill

Full company description

Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an industry leader in the delivery of oilfield services in Canada, the United States and internationally. We are one of the world’s leading land-based drillers and well servicing providers for crude oil, natural gas and geothermal wells and are highly skilled in directional drilling. 

 We strive for excellence and consistent performance to deliver safe and reliable services and solutions worldwide. We are committed to constantly improving our products and services through practical innovations that enhance distinctive operational efficiencies and safety. Since Ensign’s inception in 1987, we have accumulated an extensive equipment fleet characterized by flexibility and mobility for meeting the challenging demands of our customers. 
Our proprietary, market-leading Automated Drill Rig (ADR®) is changing the way the world drills. At Ensign, our greatest resource is our people and we are committed to forging them into a powerful team. A team united in shared values of integrity and honesty, and committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers. If you possess these qualities and want to join an industry leader, please see our career opportunities at EnsignJobs.com.

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People associated on LinkedIn
3,050
Reported office locations
  • Suite 1000, 400-5th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L6, CA
Business categories
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy
Other recorded names
  • Ensign Energy Services Inc.
  • Ensign Energy Services
Specialties
  • Contract Drilling
  • Directional Drilling
  • Well Servicing
  • Oilfield Rental Equipment
  • Production and Manufacturing
  • Underbalanced Drilling
  • and Managed Pressure Drilling
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No
Reported total investment
1,654,873,306

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Ensign Energy Services Inc. is an industry leader in the delivery of oilfield services in Canada, the United States and internationally. We are one of the world’s leading land-based drillers and well servicing providers for crude oil, natural gas and geothermal wells and are highly skilled in directional drilling. We strive for excellence and consistent performance to deliver safe and reliable services and…

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IndustryOil and Gas
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1987
SpecialtiesContract DrillingDirectional DrillingWell ServicingOilfield Rental EquipmentProduction and ManufacturingUnderbalanced Drillingand Managed Pressure Drilling
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JOB SUMMARY

Located in SW Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northern British Columbia - Floorhands are primarily responsible for handling drilling equipment on the drilling rig floor and keeping the rig and location clean and orderly.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Assists the other crewmembers in their duties, including maintenance and repair of rig equipment, and he/she is a general all-around worker on the rig. There are usually two Floorhands on a crew, although smaller rigs may have only one. This is a manual labour position that involves making connections on the rig floor to connect and disconnect pipe smoothly and efficiently, assist with casing, and general housekeeping around the rig site.
  • Be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that operates twenty-four hours a day
  • Be able to work safely and quickly, and think ahead to the next procedure
  • Be in good physical condition (strength, coordination and agility are necessary)
  • Enjoy working as a member of a team and mentoring fellow crew members new to the rig
  • Committed to working remote operations involving camps, when required

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Mechanical inclination
  • Safety minded

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Proven ability to work safely and work with team members
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to mentor less mechanically inclined personnel new to the rig

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Previous labour experience and/or experience as a floorhand (oil and gas industry preferred)
  • Associated training tickets for region and activity. These may include, but are not limited to: H2S Certification, First Aid, Common Safety Orientations
  • Ensign’s HR/HSE Induction and assigned training per Regional Training Matrix
  • Any client specific training for site access

Other

  • Business Ethics – Fully understands Ensign’s ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations.
  • Health and Safety – Fully understands the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for his/her own health and safety at work. Responsible to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.
  • Responsible for the correct use protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and for guarding against misuse or damage to such equipment
  • Responsible for reporting any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
  • Responsible for avoiding injury resulting from manual handling tasks associated with his/her employment, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling technique


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