Planned Labour Percentage

Temporary housing arranged for field crews working at remote or industrial sites, such as labour camps or modular lodges. For subcontractors, accommodation costs may be billed separately or bundled into contract rates. Confirming who is responsible for these costs before mobilisation prevents disputes.

A temporary, employer-provided housing facility for workers on remote oil and gas or construction sites. Subcontractors must confirm whether camp access is included in their contract or billed separately. Costs and availability directly affect crew mobilisation planning and bid pricing.

The total cost of employing a field worker beyond their base wage, expressed as a percentage. It includes CPP (Canada Pension Plan), EI (Employment Insurance), WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) premiums, and benefits. Subcontractors must factor this rate into crew pricing to avoid underbidding contracts.

Extra pay rates added on top of base wages for working in hazardous conditions, remote locations, or off-hours shifts. Subcontractors must account for differentials when pricing bids and building crew budgets. Common examples include night shift, H2S zone, and fly-in/fly-out premiums.

Raw labour or economic data reported without smoothing for seasonal patterns. For subcontractors, this means figures reflect real hiring spikes and slowdowns, such as spring breakup or winter shutdowns. Use NSA data to benchmark your actual crew demand cycles.

A monthly U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics survey tracking employment, hours, and earnings across industries. Field service subcontractors use CES data to benchmark wage rates and spot labour market trends. It helps inform bid pricing and crew cost projections in competitive markets.

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