Ryan Wall ChatterHigh Profile

Background

From a young age, I was exposed to the trades through time spent with my father in his cabinet-making shop. This early experience sparked an interest in working with materials and tools, which later led me to a role at a lumber yard. During my time there, I gained a wide range of hands-on experience. With the encouragement from my manager, I then pursued the qualifications to operate a boom truck.

Career

Later in my career, I left the lumber yard altogether to pursue a career in cabinet making after being inspired by my dad. I started an apprenticeship and attended the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton to further my education.

I moved to Prince Edward Island, and after doing many side jobs building cabinets on my own, I learned about a new opportunity from my next-door neighbour who worked for Irving Oil. He encouraged me to explore the driving opportunities with the company, so I submitted my application and the rest is history!

More than 13 years later, I am still working for Irving Oil in PEI and loving it. Irving Oil cares very much about its employees, and I have great co-workers and managers who I look forward to working with each and every day.