b'CAREER PROFILEDEPARTMENTthat premium aggregate is going to come from 100 years or more out. II think we need to really try dont think people will cease tearing down the old to build the new, so we need to help government and the public at large realize that protecting the resource and making it last is in our best interest close to home. to keep educating the public Q:What advice would you give to others looking for a career in theabout our industry and aggregate industry? I would say dont just look for a job but do your homework and determinetry to garner some favour if you think you can make a difference and be passionate about it. General advice would be to think it through of course, but in hindsight, I have lovedwherever we can if we want it and have nonetheless been frustrated about parts of my job at times in my career. Overall, I think you have to enjoy the battle of trying to improve things. I recently said to a technician at an aggregate sample pad, Cmon,to keep close-to-market dig deep and put your heart into it! This isnt just a jobits a lifestyle! I was trying to be funny but sometimes you find your passion comes tosourcing of the best new thesurface. One key thing that makes people enjoy the career is that they care aboutresources possiblesomething and want to make something happen. I would say I have found that in both the quality control side and the lands side for sure. I get a lot of satisfaction seeing a person coming through the quality department getLeigh Mugford,good experience and knowledge, and then further their career in another area such asoperations. I try to hire people with that in mind. James Dick ConstructionPARTNER WITH US FOR YOUR Our winning productsand services include:FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS!Magazines Directories Show Guides Events Profiles Buyers Guides E-NewslettersVideo Custom Content MarketingSponsorship Sales Contact Robert Thompson 1.647.494.4229 www.mediaedge.ca36 AVENUESWINTER 2021'