Job Title: Director, Project Delivery
When did you start at Giffen?: February 2022
What office are you based in? Vancouver, BC
What inspired you to join the team here? The ability to help shape the direction of a small company in an open and honest setting.
What do you think makes our team culture unique? This is one of the most supportive environments I have ever worked within. People genuinely care for each other and have a drive to learn and support others in their journey.
What is the best advice you could give to a brand-new employee? Ask lots of questions!
What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job or industry? Resources from mining are essential to build a safe and equitable future.
When did you first know that you wanted to pursue a career in this field? I was interested in the sciences and technology from a young age. Practical implementation of knowledge and tools has always interested me which likely directed me towards engineering.
What do you love most about your job? The people.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self? Try everything. In life we’re told we should want a lot of different things. You don’t know what works for you until you explore as many options as you can.
What would your perfect weekend look like? Time with friends eating lots of different food, mixed with quiet recharge time outdoors.
What do you like to do outside of work? I love to be outside whether it be hiking, walking, or at the beach. I keep busy with trying new foods, travelling, going to the gym, taking care of (a possibly unreasonable number of) houseplants, reading / watching sci-fi, and tinkering with various home projects and tech.
What is your favorite local spot to eat / drink? There are too many places and types of food to have a favourite!
What would be your dream job (that isn’t this one!)? Terraformer
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be? I think the Bolivian (or similar) Salt Flat after some rain would be incredible.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Telepathy to broaden understanding.