Successfully integrating a new work team
Throughout our professional journey, the integration into a new work team is an inevitable step that can be quite intimidating. Whether it is for an internship, a new job, or any other context, this process poses a challenge that everyone must face. In this webinar, Simon Chouinard will lead a discussion with CIRCUIT alumnus Marc-Olivier Landry to hear about his experience going through this process during his time with Agnico Eagle. This conversation features Marc-Olivier’s unique perspective as a student who had to integrate new teams during his internships, but also as a current professional integrating new team members. Practical insights to ensure a successful integration into any upcoming industrial experience will be presented to help you when the time comes to leap into your new team!
Bio Simon Chouinard
Entrepreneur at heart, Simon Chouinard launches a business at age 23 that he will manage for over 20 years. Member of the Quebec Bar Association since 2003, he obtains a Master’s in Tax and works as a tax lawyer for nearly 15 years. As such, he has led both international and national mandates. In 2012, he joins a growing law firm with the aim of contributing to the business’ vision and development. In 2019, he decides to use his wealth of business experience and expertise to help up and coming entrepreneurs at Université Laval as the CEO of Entrepreneuriat ULaval. Recently, he completed the Executive MBA at Laval University in 2022.
Bio Marc-Olivier Landry
Marc-Olivier works as a production metallurgist for Meadowbank Complex, a Nunavut division of the gold producer Agnico Eagle. He obtained his chemistry bachelor's degree from Université Laval in 2020 and he is currently finishing his master’s in chemical engineering. During his studies, he totalized over 24 months of internship with Agnico Eagle where he had the chance to work at three different mine sites and integrated five different teams. With his industrial background, Marc-Olivier brings valuable insight to facilitate the integration of a new working group within the industry.