1) What compelled you to apply for Enbridge’s Aboriginal Construction Monitoring Program? What interested you?

I wanted to challenge myself and obtain more skills, experience and knowledge from a higher, managerial position in the oil industry in hopes to maintain that career level in the near future.

2) How was your experience being employed as an Indigenous Monitor for Enbridge’s Line 3 project?

With my previous position in the oil field, the majority of my time was spent in the office. Therefore, I was reading a lot of paperwork and having to imagine projects being built compared to actually having that visual perspective from start to finish. This was a totally different and amazing experience. That makes me proud to be a part of that!

3) How will this experience and the skills you developed help in future employment?

It's given me a broader view of the different trades that are out there in the pipeline industry—all the different activities, workers, heavy equipment, etc.; so much going on at once during construction. This has given me the opportunity and experience in what is expected or what to watch for and how to deal with different situations, whether it's in regards to safety or just doing your job in general.

4) Are you still working on the Line 3 Replacement Program or has the work wrapped up? What are your future plans?

We've come to an end due to spring breakup. However, I am looking forward to receiving a call back to finish up the reclamation part of the Line 3 Replacement Program once work commences again. I also hope that the experience and skills I’ve obtained through the monitoring program will benefit me for any other future opportunities!

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