Gage Lapierre
About Gage Lapierre
Gage Lapierre is a 3rd Class Operating Engineer with a background in power engineering and fire management. He has worked at Domtar since 2018 and previously held positions at Northland Power Inc. and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Work at Domtar
Gage Lapierre has been employed at Domtar as a 3rd Class Operating Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment within the facility. His experience contributes to the efficient functioning of operations at Domtar, a company known for its production of sustainable paper and pulp products.
Education and Expertise
Gage Lapierre completed the Power Engineering Technician Program at Cambrian College, studying from 2016 to 2018. This two-year program equipped him with the technical skills necessary for a career in power engineering. Additionally, he earned his Ontario Secondary School Diploma from École Secondaire Catholique Thériault, where he studied from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Before his current position at Domtar, Gage Lapierre gained practical experience as an Operating Engineer Student at Northland Power Inc. in 2017. He worked for three months in Iroquois Falls, Ontario, where he developed foundational skills in operating engineering. Earlier in 2016, he served as a Fire Ranger for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, for three months.
Career Progression
Gage Lapierre's career began with a focus on gaining hands-on experience in the engineering field. His role as a Fire Ranger provided him with valuable skills in environmental management. Following this, his training at Northland Power Inc. further solidified his expertise in operating engineering, leading to his current position at Domtar, where he has been employed for six years.