Sometimes it can be a struggle to feel as though we fit in. This feeling can pop up at any time. With family, with friends, and oftentimes,… Read more “Staying True to Yourself in the Workplace”
Tag: construction worker
Brittany – Gas Utility Labourer
I hesitated at first and listened to other people around me and their opinions. If you think this is something you want to do, follow your heart and go for it! Working in trades is such a rewarding career in so many ways!
Shantel- Electrical Contractor, Business Owner
Meet Shantel, Shantel is the owner of AAAS Electrical Contracting with over 20 years of electrical experience! On top of being an electrician and business owner, she… Read more “Shantel- Electrical Contractor, Business Owner”
3 Tips to Deal With Workplace Stress
We know that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution when it comes to lowering stress levels, and what works for you at one time and place, may not work for you at another. But, there are several things that you can try out when you start to feel your levels of stress increasing, let’s dig in!
Kim – Landfill Operator/Municipal Dozer Operator
What made you interested into getting into your field? I have always wanted to run heavy equipment and show other women it is possible for us to… Read more “Kim – Landfill Operator/Municipal Dozer Operator”
Shannon – Carpenter
What made you interested into getting into your field? My mom is a truck driver so I always knew I could do anything I wanted. I took… Read more “Shannon – Carpenter”
Missy – Welder
Missy started welding when she bought a Honda Civic and found out it needed a new floor, so she went out and bought herself a 140 MIG… Read more “Missy – Welder”
Val – Health & Safety Construction Inspector
What made you interested into getting into your field? With a health and safety degree, I applied to my first job not knowing that I would be… Read more “Val – Health & Safety Construction Inspector”
Diversity Matters
When you think about a women entering the construction force a lot of people still automatically ask the question “Why would she want to do that?” Let… Read more “Diversity Matters”
COVID-19 Construction Hygiene
Before I start, as always, to the doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police and many other countless services that work around the clock to keep us safe, thank… Read more “COVID-19 Construction Hygiene”