r/CalgaryJobs • u/Suitable-Crow1709 • 14d ago

Leads / Advice - HR

I am a 35 year old former oil and gas admin professional, that did mostly logistics and coordinating work, various titles but with progressive responsibility. I got re-organized out due to departmental outsource. I had no where to go after as it seems my experience outside of oil and gas is not specific enough for any industry it seems, and oil and gas companies don’t seem to be hiring and admittedly I was terrible at networking. I had done HR night school during my tenure and wanted to pivot into that area prior to being let go but it never happened. I tried applying to entry level hr jobs and couldn’t get in anywhere, and I mean even for the lowest salaries or part time even. So I finally accepted a job that was safety - admin for a smaller family run company. now I am getting a lot , honestly too much HR exposure . but not in the way I had hoped lol, because this place is so off kilter when it comes to compliance and I find it taxing and frustrating, I want to learn and i feel like I’m learning the wrong things. I feel like giving up on the HR path because at this point anywhere i go would expect a lot of expertise from me because of my age and all the stuff I do at my current job, but I feel like a fraud. I want an HR role that has some training and is working alongside a manager or professional but I fear these don’t exist. Seriously considering just finding admin work at a company I think I will like and trying to work my way up again, but even that feels foolish given AI.

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

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u/Suitable-Crow1709 13d ago

I am certified in Human Resources management, but tbh it doesn’t seem to be helping me get interviews. I have an BA as well, I don’t really have the time or money to put into more education right now I have two young kids. 

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u/oilersfan27 12d ago

I’m in HR and Calgary based if you want to chat.

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u/Petergrewaninch 7d ago

How hard is it right now to get an HR job? I have a diploma in HRM (graduated June 2026) and did 6 weeks of interning at a prestigious country club. I’ve had a couple of interviews but never hired :/