Aviation/AerospaceMd Kabir HossainAME at WestjetEdmontonWith six years of experience in the field, I’ve always believed in putting safety first. My dad was a big inspiration to me, and his example has shaped my approach to both work and life.
ManufacturingShilo ButlerApprentice Pool Builder/Woodcarver at Bayside PoolsVictoriaI have been carving and making things since I was a child. I would watch my dad carve in his workshop. He would get home from work, stay in his clothes, and carve before dinner. Invest in band-aids and never carve tired.
Automotive - DealershipThiago MoraisAutomotive Service Technician at Kia de LaSalleChâteauguayI've worked as a technician for about ten years and have begun teaching at a trade school. Keep your head down, work hard, and keep learning.
Heavy Duty Truck RepairAlex KirkbrideVolvo Master Technician at Berks Port AlberniNanoose BayI work as a Commercial Transport Mechanic since leaving school. I emigrated from UK 14 years ago and my parents and grandparents suggested becoming a tradesman. All projects I have worked on are cool!
Technical Education - students and instructorsGabi TarsolyAuto ServiceGuelphI started out doing basic repairs and then got more in depth and I took off from there. My dad was in the trade and I followed him. I never worked on it, but I sat in the DeLorean that was used in Back to the Future.
Agriculture Equipment RepairMathieu ThebeauTechnician at Green Diamond EquipmentRogersvilleI work in the peat bog driving a John Deere tractor and fell in love and took my heavy equipment service technician experience and landed my dream job with John Deere.
LoggingDan WattsOwner at D.R. Watts TruckingQuesnelMom has been a logging truck driver for 10 years. Dad has been an owner/operator of logging trucks for 20 years. Their philosophy is start them young, so I'm learning now!