To understand the qualifications of many seasoned candidates in Western Canada one must consider the historical evolution of industry, head office’s and the unique impact of resource industries and in particular the oil industry.
With historically few Head Offices, limited “Corporate Entities” and few organizations offering Management development opportunities in the west many talented and bright individuals went to work in the “field” out of secondary school. They rose to the challenges and accepted ever increasing responsibilities augmenting their practical experience/trades training with personal academic initiatives and industry/company sponsored education.
Many leading executives in the west were recognized as Fast Trackers by their employers and topped up with executive MBA’s from leading business schools; others just started their own businesses to become highly successful entrepreneurs!
This Frontier mentality propelled by the enterprising and risk taking spirit of the immigrant families that came to the west has helped create many world class international organizations in Construction, Resources, Research and Academia!
