The Petroleum Services Association of Canada

Canadian worker and that’s who PSAC represents at the end of the day.Our folks are on the front lines -on the drilling rigs and fracking crews and wireline trucks; in the field, in the bush, and in the rural communities of oil and gas activity across western Canada.And because of that position in this current environment,we’re really resonating with these governments. So, they’re taking the time to meet with us and listen to us.” PSAC has six full-time employees and two con- tractors, for a total of eight staff members.“There’s myself, a senior vice president of government rela- tions and HR; a vice president in charge of health and safety and regulatory issues; and a team of three that keep it all together from accounting to events planning and everything else that we do,” says Salkeld,“and we have a lot on the go. In addi- tion to all our advocacy work,we have our Annual General Meeting every year; twice a year we pro- duce our drilling activity forecast where we have analysts and guest speakers; we produce a total compensation survey in the oil and gas industry in Canada on the oilfield services side; we’ve have a relationship with the university here and deliver a two-day program on export trade development; we hold international networking events where we have our member companies come in and listen to other member companies talk about their experiences internationally; we host business development groups that present opportunities to THE PETROLEUM SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA our members.The list goes on–breakfast semi- nars, luncheon seminars, and information sessions to help our members succeed and compete in today’s global market.” “And, every year we hold a gala for STARS–the ShockTrauma Air Rescue Society,”Salkeld adds. “It’s a helicopter service that rescues people in remote locations that’s outfitted with doctors and professional medical teams that we’ve been supporting for 23 years, now.We’ve raised over $13 million through the generosity of our mem- bership. It’s a vital service that not only supports our folks who work remotely in northern Canada and across Alberta, but also the communities at large; whether it be a skier or a hunter, this service is available. “The other piece that PSAC is taking on as a goal is the supply chain procurement relationship be- tween oilfield services companies and their cus- tomers, the producers. I believe there’s an oppor- tunity to improve the relationships here in Canada to the benefit of our customers - the producers In addition to the different types of benefits that accrue to PSAC members depending upon their membership category, Salkeld believes that access to the country’s government officials and policy makers is a key benefit for all of its members, as well as those non-members who are still part of the oilfield services industry.