Careers in Aggregate

Works to Make the Aggregate Industry Safer

We spoke to Matt McDonald, occupational health and safety manager at James Dick Construction, about what drives his passion for safety and how he got into health and safety in the aggregate industry.

A Lifetime of Passion

Cindy McCarthy, transportation and compliance manager in the Miller Group’s Southern Ontario Aggregate Group, shared how she entered the aggregate industry and what drives her passion for the work today.

A Diverse Industry

The industry should embrace its neighbours and all stakeholders and invite the public into its operations to demonstrate everything that goes into an aggregate operation.

The Business Builder

Our company loves to crush rock but it is great to have a purpose that is more than that along the way.

Breaking the Mold

Patricia Madden is a technical sales specialist with Austin Powder. In this interview, she discusses her unconventional career climb, future prospects for the industry and why her grandsons think she’s the “coolest grandma.”

Heading in the Right Direction

Manager of Planning and Environment at R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., Domenic Idone, P.Eng shares his views on the strengths of today’s aggregate industry, as well as its future prospects.

Industry Advocate

Meet Malcolm Matheson, the industry advocate, working to ensure tha aggregagte industry's voice is heard and its value is recognized accross Ontario.

An Unconventional Career

Austin Powder’s John Newton loves blowing things up – and all the exhaustive prep work that leads up to it.

Eyes in the Sky

Meet Murrahg Hunt of the Eyes int he Sky, provinding a bird's-eye view that helps operators plan, measure and manage their sites more effictively.

The Problem Solver

Meet Mal, The Problem Solver, tackling challenges head-on to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Community Connector

Meet Caitlin, the Community Connector, building relationships and helping communities better understand the role aggregates play in everyday life.

Safety First

Dee Golnitz of Votorantim Cimentos focuses on keeping everyone safe and sound.

A Good Neighbour

Walker Industries’ Shea Gordon does his bit supporting Niagara’s exciting building boom.

Building a Great Career

CBM Aggregate’s Ryan Held has his sights set on a successful career in aggregates.

Legacy Rebuilder

TOARC’s Danielle Solondz enjoys her role in helping landowners rehabilitate their land.

A Passion for Trucks

A childhood love of trucks fueled Dan LeClerc’s career aspirations as a logistics expert for Lafarge Canada.

Vision Builder

For Maria Topalovic, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's a responsibility. As the Sustainability Champion, she helps balance the materials we need today with the environment we'll depend on tomorrow.

Far-Reaching Exposure

Victor Giordano enjoys the travel, diversity and versatility that his position with VicDom offers.

Builder of Tomorrow

Kreator CEO Keith Miles aims to leave his mark on the industry for years to become an entrepreneur.

The Habitat Builder

Mike Williams’ is on a mission to conserve and develop much-needed wetlands across Ontario.

Multitasker Extraordinaire

Juggling lots of moving pieces keeps Lauren Mulkerns on her toes.

Sharing Well-Earned Wisdom

Cam Baker taps into his broad knowledge of geoscience on a daily basis.

Passion For The Environment

For ecologist Amber Sabourin, a bad day in the field is better than a good day in the office.

Telling The Real Story

As an urban planner with IBI Group Alfiya Kakal helps explain the real – rather than perceived – impacts of quarry development.

Sitting Through all the Noise

Nicholas Sylvestre-Williams runs his own acoustical engineering company to help assess and control noise levels at pits and quarries.

A Scientific Approach to Law

John Buhlman’s early engineering studies lay the groundwork for a successful legal career in environmental work.

Separating Fact From Fiction

Brian Sulley’s expertise in air quality helps him forge a diverse career in aggregate and separate spin from science.

Staying Ahead of a Dynamic Business

Weir Minerals’ Jerome Rodriguez focuses on developing efficient solutions to support and optimize processes.

Strada’s Alex Elzbet focuses on health and safety in a rapidly evolving industry.

Putting His Heart Into It

Leigh Mugford of James Dick Construction is passionate about the industry and making a difference.

Dedication to the Family Firm

 For Shannon Burrows, it’s all about the ties that bind at Weeks Construction

A Love for Geology - Tecia White

Former ski bum Tecia White found her perfect career as a hydrogeologist working in aggregates.

Finding The Sweet Spot

Kal Tire’s Darrin Rousselle thrives on helping clients find the perfect solution to their current and future need.

Staying Young at Heart - Matt Bertram

Skelton Brumwell’s Matt Bertram still feels like a kid every time he’s out on site.

Quick on Her Feet - Abby Gail Hermoso

As a laboratory manager for Brampton Brick, Abby Gail Hermoso is involved in “a little bit of everything.”

Off the Beaten Path - Tracy Lee

A well-timed co-op placement at Lafarge set plant manager Tracy Lee on a career path she “never would have imagined."