The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors recommends the following minimum wage schedule for hourly paid crews.

EFFECTIVE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
All figures represent hourly pay rates.

	Operator	Derrickhand	Floorhand	Trainee
Base Wages	$29.70	$26.30	$23.90	$20.00
Northern Bonus-Zone 2	$2.00	$2.00	$2.00	$2.00
EnForm Competency Certification	$4.00	$3.00	$2.00	N/A
Zone 2 - N Daily Subsistence	$60.00	$60.00	$60.00	$60.00
Zone 1 - S Daily Subsistence	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00
Travel Time (Hourly)	$12.00	$12.00	$12.00	$12.00

* Zone 2 is the area North of TWP 94 in Alberta, and the town of Wonowon in British Columbia - the exception is the town of Chinchaga, which will be in the Northern Zone (2). Zone 1 is South of this line.

Information on the Service Rig Competency Program

General Bulletin G-08-08 provides details on Subsistence Allowances.

November 10, 2009 2:26 PM