Every feature.
Every detail.
ShiftBuddys is built around 6 modules that together cover the complete life of a rotation worker. Here's exactly what each one does.
Shift Hub
Your schedule, perfectly organized
Module 01
Shift Hub
Set your rotation once and your entire year generates automatically. The bold countdown to home becomes the first thing you check every morning.
- Auto-generates full year from your rotation pattern (14/7, 21/7, 7/7, custom)
- "Home in X days" countdown — your daily ritual
- Shift type tags: Day, Night, Travel, Layover, Days Off
- Overtime tracker and paycheck estimator
- One-tap sync to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook
- Shareable iCal link — family always sees your schedule
- "Halfway through" milestone alerts for morale
Family Sync
Stay close from 1,000km away
Module 02
Family Sync
Invite up to 5 family members to your circle. Your shift schedule lives on their calendar. The distance doesn't have to feel so far.
- Shared family calendar — no more "when are you home again?"
- One-tap "I'm thinking of you" emotional pings
- Daily check-in cards shared between you and your partner
- Milestone manager — warns you when you'll miss a family event
- Kids mode — fun countdown with drawings they can send you
- Private family photo journal — digital scrapbook of what you missed
- "Safe arrival" ping when you land at camp
- Coming Home Mode — activates 48 hours before you walk through the door
Money Manager
High earner. Smart saver.
Module 03
Money Manager
Many oilsands workers earn $130K+ and retire with nothing. ShiftBuddys helps you see where it goes — without being preachy about it.
- Paycheck tracker — see annual earnings building in real time
- Rotation budget planner — control the dangerous days-off spending week
- Savings goal tracker with visual progress (truck, house, emergency fund)
- Spending categories built for shift workers (PPE, flights, union dues)
- Days Off Spending Alert at 75% and 100% of your cap
- Tax estimate tool — no more tax season shock
- RRSP/TFSA contribution tracker
- CRA Benefits Calendar — CCB dates, RRSP deadlines, T4 reminders
- Trades & Certification Wallet — H2S Alive, First Aid, WHMIS expiry alerts
Wellbeing
Your mental health, finally seen
Module 04
Wellbeing
Backed by documented oilsands mental health research. This module gives the hidden crisis a voice — and gives workers tools to actually do something about it.
- Daily mood check-in — 5 seconds, emoji-based, builds a trend you can see
- Rotation mood pattern — shows if day 10+ is always your hardest
- Sleep tracker — patterns against shift type, identifies chronic debt
- Rotation health tracker — water, activity, alcohol — data not judgment
- "Camp loneliness toolkit" — 5-minute activities for downtime
- Anonymous peer community — moderated, genuine, "anyone else?"
- Crisis support fast access — Alberta 211, crisis lines, EAP, always visible
- Weekly habit challenges with streaks and badges
Fort Mac Life
Your city. Your days off.
Module 05
Fort Mac Life
No other app combines shift scheduling with a hyperlocal Fort McMurray life guide. This turns ShiftBuddys from a utility into a lifestyle companion.
- Days-off activity planner — outdoors, family, restaurants, events, nightlife
- "What's on this week" — Fort McMurray Today, RMWB, local events
- Restaurant guide rated by shift workers themselves
- Local deals board — businesses post ShiftBuddys-exclusive discounts
- Fort McMurray newcomer guide for FIFO workers new to the city
- Weather widget with extreme cold and wildfire smoke alerts
- YMM community board — gear, carpools, roommates, tips
- Seasonal guides — winter trails, summer river spots, fishing
Crew Network
Your crew. Your community.
Module 06
Crew Network
The coworker bond is just as important as family connection. Private crew channels, shift swaps, carpool matching, and "who's on my flight home" — all in one place.
- Auto-matched crew groups by employer, rotation, and site
- Private channels: General, Carpools & Flights, Shift Swaps, Gear for Sale
- "Who's on my flight" — enter flight number, see your crewmates
- Carpool coordinator for Highway 63 corridor runs
- Shift Swap Marketplace — post, find, confirm within your verified crew
- Native in-app chat with push notifications and read receipts
- SMS bridging — non-app crewmates still receive messages as texts
Coming Home Mode
Activates 48 hours before your rotation ends. Prompts for you. Prompts for your partner. Conversation starters. A reintegration checklist. Because the first 24 hours home shouldn't feel like coming home to strangers.
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