Alex began his career in public service 24 years ago as an engineer with the Department of Environment. He subsequently worked as an environmental engineer for the Mines Branch of Natural Resources and has since held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within the Mines Branch. He has represented the province on a number of federal/provincial/territorial committees including the Intergovernmental Working Group in support of the Energy and Mines Ministers and the National Orphaned / Abandoned Mines Initiative.