(Announcer reading text on screen)
(Slow instrumental music)
♪
[bright music]
Is she toast?
Van Halen is finally dead.
She's being towed in a few hours.
Thanks for trying.
Sorry.
She's "Running With The Devil" now.
Packed you a lunch.
Whoa!
Here's your tool belt.
Cool.
One of my buckets.
People might think it's cool or you might get chirped,
we'll see.
Todd.
It's pretty old and shitty,
just like your van.
Jam and cheese, your favourite.
Yeah, in, like, grade five.
Thanks though.
Lunch is sacred.
That's when you really get to know people,
on a personal level.
I'm thinking day one
start a rumour about myself.
That's actually clever.
I'm gonna borrow that.
Oh yeah? What rumour would you start?
I don't know.
Maybe that I'm a badass black belt.
Okay, that's not what I thought you were gonna say.
What'd you think I was gonna say,
that I won the salmon derby?
No. I thought you were gonna say that you have a big...
A big truck?
A big what?
Nevermind.
Let's drive.
Todd: You're probably overqualified.
I just work with a Foreman, couldn't even read.
What? - Seriously.
His wife wrote all his emails.
No one caught on until
he was asked to take notes at a meeting.
The guy drew pictures.
Pictures?
Going home to get some Petey?
Okay.
That guy did not look so hot.
People that survive in here are built differently.
Book smarts are important today.
Yeah.
Street smarts are for survival once you're sworn in.
Dude, I grew up with the trades, okay?
I can play ball.
Don't wear make-up.
Make eye contact, but not too much.
Don't lease a truck after your first paycheque.
Don't bang a trades guy.
Or piss off a foreman.
How 'bout don't bang or piss off anyone?
Everyone here is either raising their kids
or raising their truck.
I think I need to blend in better.
I suggest more plaid.
Take up fishing.
Ugh!
My lady.
Did Charles say anything about expectations?
Cuz I'm gonna need a couple of weeks
to get the lay of the land.
Jamar: Call me when you need help.
Chelsea: Thank you.
Ah, no cell phones on the floor.
Oh, thank you, again.
[whispers] They're always listening.
It's off. [whispers] All good.
[soft groovy music]
Todd: Can't throw that out.
Fuck.
Classic Bennett.
[Todd coughing]
This the Site Manager's office?
Ah, yeah.
Seems like it's already occupied.
No. Are you from head office?
I certainly am.
And you must be...
Todd Stool.
So not the guy who's in a coma.
Not yet.
[chuckling] Well, thanks Todd.
I've heard great things about you.
The German Robot.
Way to be thinking ahead.
Todd: [to himself] Who the fuck are you?
Thank you.
[soft whistling]
Greetings from Alberta Oil Country.
I'm Charles Conch, CEO of Conch Industries.
We're here to learn from yesterday
to build a stronger and a safer tomorrow.
Alright, and that douche nozzle is the owner.
Okay, we'll come back to that later.
How today works is,
we're gonna do a quiet walk around of the plant,
get acquainted.
We're gonna come back, watch some more videos
and you will continue to shut the fuck up.
And then we're gonna take a test.
Now, it's an easy test.
Don't worry, in my forty years working here,
no one has ever failed this test.
Although, one of you dipshits might be the first one.
Okay, suit up.
We have to wear this stuff all day?
Except the harness.
Ah, we, got, ah, special ones for you
so it doesn't damage the, ah, the-the-the-the, ah,
you know, the-the-the-the underground there.
Stop pointing at it.
Right. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
We're trying really hard to accommodate for the ladies,
you see.
We order some extra-small coveralls
and I hear that they serve Pinot Grigio
at the union meetings.
Okay. All right. Anyways, wear that gear
it's gonna save your life.
You wear it in the winter. You wear it in the heat.
No one said making money was gonna be comfortable, right?
Unless you're on your back.
Audrey: You wanna end up on yours?
Todd: She was all business.
You know...
She's hot.
She could be a detective
investigating Bennett's attempted murder.
Homer. It was an overdose.
She walked in on me when I was in his office
and there was drugs everywhere and some weird porn.
Nice. - Steph: How much?
The drugs or the porn?
Both.
Why were you in there?
I was just cleaning it up.
They're gonna fill it with someone, right?
Mm-hmm.
Hey Stephanie, what was it you were saying about
them bringing out the podium?
Yeah, they're draggin' it outta storage.
Backwoods: You see that?
You know what that means? - Todd: What?
You are getting a promotion, my man.
Homer: Ah, I don't know.
This feels like a false flag to me.
Thanks a lot, Mr. Negative.
Steph: You know they are gonna want a photo
and nothing I'm seeing here is screaming "Boss."
Oh, lady's right, you stink a little.
You need to go brush your teeth.
Clean your fingernails, man.
I'm not changing shit.
You're all trying to hype me up here.
His ears don't match his head.
Anyway to make 'em smaller?
God, you're right. - What?
I mean, I don't think we have time for surgery
but we can remove some hair.
Maybe shape these brows.
Wow, you are extra oily today.
Backwoods: Lady's right again. Holy shit.
Looks like your forehead's so greasy
my eyes are just sliding right off it.
Shut up. [chuckles]
But look, I'm serious.
No one's gonna say it, I'm gonna have to,
you might have to cut off the old bologna tail.
Not happening!
[laughs] I didn't want it.
I was wondering what that stench...
[everyone chattering]
Yes, yes, whatever.
Apologies for my, ah, tardiness.
I had, um, engineering stuff to do.
So checking the flow rates on the beer bottles last night?
[laughing]
Alright, just don't touch anything
smarter people are working on, Taser.
Backwoods: Hey Medhi. - Yeah?
Why do they bring out the podium?
Somebody's getting promoted.
Not reprimanded?
No, no, no.
They don't send head office for a spanking.
Fucking told you!
Steph: Fuck. We are gonna have to clean you up.
Jimi: Alright, come on. Pick it up. Pick it up.
Three points of contact at all times.
This does serve a purpose.
Hey man, when can we smoke?
We're getting paid for today, right?
You can't and yes.
Boiler coming up on the left.
Very hot.
Got a condenser to your right.
Red valve. Very hot.
That's a oil drain.
Whoa! I know you.
Remember I burned you a CD in high school?
You were going through a punk rock phase.
Oh yeah. You do know me.
I'm Todd's sister.
Yes, that's you.
I never forget a face. Ever.
Oh. - Oh these.
We're gonna give your a bro a makeover
before he gets promoted.
[gasps] To Site Manager?
So it's actually happening?
He's gonna be head honcho.
Big wig from the city is here to bless him.
Jimi: Hey Dewey, what the fuck?
You corrupting the rooks?
What are you doing? Leave 'em alone.
Where'd you get those?
You know you have a whack of shit
you didn't return yesterday.
Oh yeah, you did.
I brought them back.
Oh, you're minding your own business now, Dewey?
♪ Makin' it work ♪
Steph: Sit your ass down.
Ow! - Oh yeah.
Go with the grain. Go with the grain.
Steph: I'm doing it. I'm doing that.
Ah!
Careful back there.
Here comes the airplane.
It's pretty clean back there.
Gimme that! Geezus.
♪ Makin' it work ♪
In a circular motion.
Is this not overkill?
What difference is this gonna make?
I don't need make-up!
Taser: You do!
That's what you think. - Haha.
Steph: Pliers.
Backwoods, hold him.
Backwoods: I got him. I got him.
Steph: Hold him still!
[Todd screaming]
Ow!
Steph: You're disgusting.
Dewer. Hit me!
Bye bye, bologna.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing?
Gimme those!
Everybody out.
Aw.
Get the fuck out.
Backwoods: Aw, we were helping. Pussy.
Steph: Pretty boy. Pretty boy.
[Todd sighing]
[tense music]
♪
Ladders and stairs are commonly used
in the construction process to access high up areas.
[snoring]
[light music]
Charles Conch [on video]: It's crucial to give my workers
thorough training on how to pick the right ladder
or the right stairs, how to set 'em up proper
and how to climb up safely.
Hey, ah, you're missing the video.
Am I?
No. Definitely not.
...fellow workers to keep their workspaces clean.
Sweet bucket.
Audrey: Thank you.
So I've just came in to say 'hello'.
Looks like you're all pretty busy.
[snoring]
What trade are you?
Ah, carpenters. Potentially.
If I can make it through this video.
Always keep the three points of contact
when you're climbing up on...
Oh, there's Charles. Stiff as a board.
You know that guy?
Yeah, you could call him my mentor.
Or my boss.
Ahhh.
I bet you have another name for him.
Audrey: Are you, like, in finance or something important?
Oh, no.
I'm the new Site Manager.
Oh. Are there two Site Managers here?
No, just me.
Are you sure? - Positive.
Wow. Okay, cool.
Um, it was really nice to meet you.
Well, we're in a non-designated area.
Don't get caught.
When I'm in charge, only people will push the product.
You people are the product.
Get ready for the right kind of change.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Don't be a pussy.
[phone ringing]
Hey.
Todd, it's not you.
Are you crazy? No phones in the plant!
[phone beeping]
Um...
Guys, I'm gonna use the bathroom.
Feel free to continue the training without me,
but just don't start the test.
That dude said no one leaves, so we're not covering for ya.
Can you grab me a coffee?
Two sugars please.
That was fuckin' rude.
[light playful music]
♪
Weird.
Steph!
Todd's sister!
I didn't think you'd go through with it.
Yeah. Surprise.
I'll tell you all about it, but first I need to find Todd.
Where do meetings happen?
Oh, the meeting's in heavy machinery.
Just follow the signage.
What's up, guys?
Steph, still breaking hearts?
One at a time.
Yo, you can't be here on a Visitor's Pass.
Oh no, this is TaterTodd's sister.
Oh. Good to meet you.
This area's off limits for visitors.
Rules are rules.
Now, follow me back to the entrance.
Sorry man, it's a family emergency!
Marcus: Really?
No running, man!
I just put up the sign!
Marcus: And she's quick!
I'll send you a hundred bucks,
you let me borrow the suit for a couple days
and I get to pop the hood on this thing, surveillance style.
You like? You dig?
[background chattering]
Oh, look at that! - Holy shit!
Ready for the new position?
Your neck must be so cold!
Todd: Here we go!
What the fuck are you doing here?
Get up there. - Okay.
Go do it, Todd.
[background chattering]
Three points of contact in the stairwells!
This is bullshit!
I know!
Hey! No running, man!
You know the rules!
Stomp to the death.
Audrey: Sucker!
What's up John?
Hey, you know my dad!
Marcus: I can do this all day!
Audrey: Holy shit, this guy never gets tired!
Conchie!
How's everybody doing?
[cheering]
I guess I'm gonna have to get used to doing this
a lot more now.
[staff laughing]
Hey. - Thank you.
Good afternoon, I'm Chelsea.
Ah, wait, sorry.
We have a ritual to start our meetings.
[squeaky fart sound]
[chuckling]
[squeaky fart sound]
[laughing]
I thought I was gonna get it this time.
You can't be in here without proper eyewear, man!
Gimme those!
I gotta go warn my brother!
Please, Marcus.
Once again, I'm Chelsea.
I was Manager of Oil and Gas Operations out west.
What we extracted out there was sent here
and you talented folks refine it.
Now it's no surprise, I hope,
that the previous era under Randy Bennett
fell short of what this place is capable of.
I wish him a speedy recovery.
But this plant, in fact all of you,
deserve better.
[whisper-yell] Todd.
This refinery should be one of the most competitive facilities
on the planet.
[cheering]
Thank you, Chelsea.
I really appreciate someone from head office
showing up to make this transition so special.
[yells] Todd!
Todd!
[chanting] Todd!
I guess some people are more excited about my promotion
than I am.
[laughing]
I think you should let me finish.
And I wanna give a really big shout out to corporate
for finally promoting homegrown talent.
[cheering and clapping]
Wow! I've never had an introduction quite like this,
but I'll take it!
Thank you all for welcoming me
as your new Site Manager here at Imperial Valley.
[soft whispering]
[whispers] Did she say she's the Site Manager?
You can sit down now.
Thank you.
So I'm looking forward to getting to know
each and every one of you.
[music drowns out Chelsea]
[soft despondent music]
Backwoods: Don't worry about it, brother, you'll get it next time.
Yeah, sometimes I'm wrong.
[despondent music continues]
I don't give a fuck.
Those are the rules.
You leave, you fail.
Then you were gone when I, uh...
When you woke up from your nap?
If you're done with your test,
you can fuck off!
C'mon Jimi, I-I was on a humanitarian mission, okay.
That failed.
Yeah, that's two fails.
My brother just got honey-dicked, okay.
He thought he was being promoted to Site Manager
and then they boned him.
[Jimi groans]
Her brother's Todd Stool.
Oh, you're Todd's sister.
Yeah, you have the same forehead.
Last time I seen you, your Papa was pushing you in a stroller.
I grew up with your dad.
Went to high school together.
Rode the same bus.
Shit, rode the same cheerleader.
Wow.
It's an absolute pleasure
to be looking at Roddy Stool's cumshot.
What the fuck?
Well, I'm-I'm glad my dad didn't pull out.
You dudes have a nice chat.
Was that? Did I? Was that? Was that? Did I...
Jimi, I'm just trying to change my life here.
Oh. Alright.
You've got 20 minutes.
Better get at it Ms. Stool.
And another thing:
Who the fuck is Chelsea Nakamura?
If I fail, can I apply for other trades?
Is that, like, even allowed?
There are twelve other locals you could hit up.
Yeah, there's definitely options.
Todd!
Just hold up a second.
There was a lot of confusion here today.
Oh, you think?
Well, oversight is to be expected
during transitions like this.
Well, you just, like, use the phone or send an email.
Look, I'm sorry if that...
I guess today was probably weird for you, too.
I'm gonna need your help with this transition.
Now, a good Site Manager is only as good as her foreman.
Do you see that being a problem?
Todd: Well, I guess we'll find out.
Hey, I hope your test went well.
Audrey: Oh my gosh.
It's fucked.
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Todd'er? It's Jimi.
Yeah, I heard about what happened today.
Hey Jimi, thanks for calling.
I appreciate it, man.
That was not easy for sure.
Yeah, yeah. That's not why I'm calling.
I'm callin' about your sister.
How'd she do?
Jimi: She smashed her test in under 20 minutos, pal.
I mean, she squeaked the 70.
But I-I gotta say, I gotta...
I said some weird shit, you know,
and I might've mentioned your dad's ballsack
and ejaculation and stuff and I-I...
Todd: I'm sure it's alright.
She's a big girl.
Jimi [on phone]: Anyway, I'm calling to get the green light from you.
You know you've got the final say here, pal.
Todd: Not my call, Jimi.
If she qualifies, put her in.
I mean, that's how it happened with me.
I got in on my own...
Right?
Don't flatter yourself, kid.
Your daddy put in some calls.
Of course he did.
Jimi [on phone]: What do ya say?
I get her on a permit and see how she does?
You don't need my permission.
Okay, well that's good because I already put it through.
Ciao. - Thanks Jimi.
Well done.
Yes!
I put "D" for every answer.
[Todd chuckling]
[truck engine engaging]
[upbeat rock music]
♪
Hang on.
Listening to the game.
Hey, do me a favour...
keep the promotion fail on the down low.
That is exactly not how our family operates.
This isn't a pity party. Let's celebrate you passing.
Even if it was just barely.
But this is it.
You're workin'!
Dad's gonna be stoked.
Auds.
Thanks for trying to save me
from whatever the fuck happened today.
I got ya.
Love you.
What'd you get?
Pizza.
Rod: Got more commercials than game is what I got.
You sell one thing and you do it properly.
Anyway, what's-what's the deal?
Is there any news?
Well, it is official...
I'm on permit.
Permit?
Yeah.
Well there goes our discount at Jean Dream.
Oh, I never even thought about that.
Yeah. Things to think about, huh?
Oh man.
Seriously. Way to go that was so good.
Ahhh!
A carpenter! - I know! I know!
I'm one of you guys now!
There ya go.
Thank you.
You cut your hair!
It was time.
Did you save it for the scrapbook?
Dad, I'm not ten.
That's too bad, man. That thing had a good run.
Needed to look more professional.
I was supposed to get my photo taken today.
What for?
Oh, look who's here guys?
Ahoy!
Audrey: What's up?
Backwoods: Just came in to check on our boy here.
See how he's doing. Brother.
Roddy, how's you going?
Good, Reggie. Good.
Your old man get his hip done?
Yep, both. Got the two for one special.
Oh. - Reggie: No, no thanks.
Well, cheers to not having to wear a fucking tie.
Ah, who wears a tie?
It's weird.
What, you guys haven't told him yet?
Told me-told me what?
It's nothing.
You sure you don't want any?
No, I'm good. - It's good.
Actually, you know what?
It is something.
I got leapfrogged by a corporate MBA
in a skirt and heels.
She breezed right in and took the Site Manager's job
without ever stepping foot on the site.
I mean, how is that right?
Seems like no one gets in on merit anymore.
Look at the crop of apprentices you've been given lately.
Tell me about it.
We're scraping the bottom of the goddamn barrel.
Hey now! You do realize that I'm new
and I don't know what I'm doing yet.
Everyone except you.
You decided to join the trades like three days ago.
It took me months to get in.
And Trade school.
You and everyone else are just so casual about it.
And the new boss, Chelsea, is the same.
She waltzes in and it's gonna take her forever
to understand everything.
I could've started today.
Have you stopped to consider
that maybe you're just not the right person for the job?
Well, outta respect I'm gonna take this bad boy, yoink,
and smoke it out there.
Cool.
So you got passed up?
Yep.
Rod: The little guy doesn't get in on the boardroom chatter.
Corporate they-they play in a different field
than tradesmen.
And women now.
Thank you.
Rod: It's nothing new, you know,
don't act surprised.
Everyone in that fucking room saw how surprised I was.
Yeah, I know.
Jimi told me.
Goddamn Jimi.
Look, it's embarrassing. It is, okay. But come on.
There's worse tragedies, huh?
You kids are so fucking lucky.
When I started there was like no work. Zero.
We fought for every hour.
Guys would shovel the foreman's driveway
just in hopes of getting some kind of favour from him.
And you, please, don't be mad at your sister
for having the same advantage that you did getting in.
Fathers recommend sons, brothers recommend sisters.
It's easy for someone to walk in there hand off a resume,
pass a test.
It's your work ethic that's gonna keep you there.
How many years?
Going on twenty.
Twenty years!
That's a long time.
You're a Red Seal welder.
You know more shit about putting a crew together
than these people.
If you want the job in management,
you'll get it.
Besides, it's not like the plant's going anywhere.
You're right, Dad.
I appreciate it.
Sorry, Auds.
It's fine.
[Snax chittering]
Hey, there is a raccoon out there.
He just told me to fuck off.
[everyone laughing]
["Day By Day" by Doug and the Slugs]
♪
♪ Bad news don't ruin my appetite
♪ Don't let the papers tell me if it's wrong or right
[laughing] ♪ I just do what I do and I do it
♪ Day by day by day by day ♪
♪ Live a life, might take it slow
♪ Made mistakes but oh that's the way it goes
♪ I just know what I know and I know it
♪ Day by day by day by day
♪ Day by day I'm feeling stronger
♪ Day by day I'm lasting longer
♪ Day by day you help me make my way ♪
♪ I speak up when I feel it's right
♪ I jump up when I know that I got to fight
♪ Until then I just take it
♪ Day by day by day by day ♪
♪ Day by day I'm feeling stronger
♪ Day by day I'm lasting longer
♪ Day by day you help me make my way ♪
♪ With you, don't worry 'bout it ♪
♪ Sometimes they deny it and I
♪ I'd feel strangely blue
♪ Sometimes they deny it and I
♪ Fear what I get from you
♪ Day by day you show me a better way
♪ Day by day you help me to find a place ♪