Melanie LaRoche-Boisvert, B.Eng. 2018, MASc. 2020
I chose mining engineering after discovering the industry during a geology class I took in high school. After doing some research, I realized it was a versatile career path that would allow me to utilize my analytical and problem-solving skills, while travelling and getting hands-on experience outside an office. From the moment I arrived at 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Mining Engineering department, I knew I had made the right choice. I spent a total of 7 years in the department, earning a bachelor鈥檚 in 2018 and a master鈥檚 in 2020. During my studies, I was able to participate in different internships, gaining real-world knowledge and experience of the industry, as well as a number of extra-curricular activities that allowed me to expand both my technical and soft skills. Throughout this time, I met a variety of different people that are still part of my professional network, and part of my friend group, to this day. After graduating, I worked in engineering consulting producing studies for new and existing projects, long-term mine planning for operating mines, and detailed designs for new mines under construction. Following that experience, I transitioned into a technical services role for an operating mining company. I am based in Montreal with frequent visits to the mine sites. I am also greatly involved with mining-related not-for-profit organisation in Canada, including Women in Mining Canada (WIMC) and the Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).