About this site
This is my resume, similar to my paper version, but with additional information and links to sites that may be helpful for background information. Please feel free to explore this site and all of the links. First a summary is presented followed by an expanded version of Licenses/Certificates, Work Experience, Continued Education, Community Involvement and Hobbies and Interests
More important is for you to consider your organization and possible employment opportunities that may present themselves for a hard working, motivated, highly skilled and innovative individual.
Career Objective
A position in the Natural Resources sector that strikes a balance between field and office work. Plenty of interaction with clients and co-workers. Opportunity to continue utilizing my leadership, entrepreneurial, technical and computer skills.
Licenses/Certificates
Ontario Drivers License Class CM Standard First Aid and CPR Restricted Radio Operator
W.H.M.I.S.Work Experience Summary
Millson Forestry Service /
Millson Timber Inc.September 1998 - present Gofor Group July1998 - September 1998 Echo Bay Mines Ltd. September 1996 - February 1998 Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources February 1988 - August 1996 Sheridan Tree Nursery Summers 1983, 1984, 1985 Katimavik June 1983 - Feb. 1984 John L. Robertson Summer 1982 Boy Scouts of Canada Summers 1979, 1980, 1981 Education Summary
Forest Management Technologist December 1987 Forestry Technician December 1986 Grade 13 December 1982 Community Involvement Summary
Local Citizens Committee on Resource Issues
Timmins Naturalists
Wintergreen Fund for Conservation
Timmins Public Library Board
Public Liaison Committee for the City of Timmins Waste Management Master Plan
Timmins Public Library Strategic Planning Committee
City of Timmins Leisure Plan focus groups
Founder of community groups; W.E.T and N.E.A.T.
Boy Scouts of Canada, Porcupine District
Timmins Community Futures Planning.
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Timmins, Ontario P4N 7C3 |
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September 1998 - present
Position: Special Projects Manager
Supervisor: Sue and Dave Millson
- Harvesting operations foreman: GPS boundary marking, road layout and construction.
- Supervise and direct sub-contractors
- Design and implement compliance program for harvesting operations
- Lead mapping, digitizing and transfer program
- Administer systems department and develop a web presence
- Primary operator during tree seedling seeding
- Develop and implement fall tree planting, thinning and release programs
- Explore new business opportunities with other resource users
- Participate in education endeavours at the complex as well as in the field
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Timmins, Ontario P4P 1A7 |
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July 1998 - September 1998
Position: Management Services Consultant
Supervisor: Heidi Joron
- Strategic Lands Inventory (S.L.I.) compilation
- Update and ensure integrity of paper files
- Create electronic data base and integrate area office data
- Developed system to ease SLI implementation at the District level
- Permitting and planning
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Timmins, Ontario P4N 7H9 |
Fax (705) 268-5912 |
September 1996 - February 1998
Position: Environmental Technician
Supervisor: Chet Diercks, Terry Ternes
- Permitting and planning
- Inspections and compliance
- Erosion and sediment control implementation
- Public consultation and education
- Issue management, specifically lands, aggregate and forests
- Industrial safety standards
- Guidance to contractors in the field
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act input and involvement
- Working knowledge of AutoCad, Microsoft office and PageMill
Ministry of Natural Resources
Learn more about the MNR Timmins District
896 Riverside Drive
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 3W2Telephone (705) 267-7951
Fax (705) 360-2022February 1988 - June 1996 in 3 different positions
June 1992 - June 1996
Position: Parks/Area Technician RT III
Ontario Parks/Nighthawk Area Timmins District
Supervisors: Bob Attle (Parks) and Glen McFarlane (Area)Parks Technician
Learn more about Ontario Parks
- Assistant Superintendent Kettle Lakes Provincial Park
- Enforcement of regulations under the Provincial Parks Act
- Collection, compilation and cataloging of life science data
- Appointed to the Regional Life Science Working Group
- Forest Management Planning team member for Malette Forest
- Preparing correspondence and responding to park user inquiries
- Marketing, multi-media productions
- Supervision and hiring
- Innovative problem solving and project initiation
- Working knowledge of G.I.S., FoxPro, Lotus, Wordperfect and Internet
Area Technician
- Site inspections, compliance and utilization surveys
- Regeneration assessment program coordination and staff training
- Coordinated aerial seeding program
- Responsible for G.I.S. values mapping for the Timmins Management Unit
- Locating and mapping of trails, trials and sensitive sites using G.P.S.
- Creel survey, fish stocking and quality assessment of water
- Public relation functions that include sportsmen show, open houses and presentation at Kettle Lakes Park
- Prepare and conduct field tours for the public and other ministry staff
November 1991 - June 1992
Position: Resource Technician RT III
Malette FMA Timmins District
Supervisor: Mac Kilgour
- Audit stocking and Free to Grow by ground and aerial surveys
- Conduct cut inspections and utilization surveys
- Develop tracking system to locate and document all regeneration gaps
February 1988 - November 1991
Position: Science and Technology/Tree Improvement Technician RT II
Learn more about Northeast Science and Technology
Northern Forestry Development Group
Supervisors: Russ Williams, Nick Baggs, John Gillham
- Responsible for complex field projects (family tests, seed orchard, other trials)
- Data collection and mapping using hand-held data collectors
- Audit data collection contractors
- Supervise, train and provide guidance to assistants
- Produce establishment, assessment and maintenance reports
- Provide support for PC1000, Microflex units and communication software
- Prepare project budgets and track all spending
- Assess, plan and implement annual trial and tests maintenance requirements
- Cone collection for black spruce genecology study
- District representative at the hand held data collectors group
Sheridan Nursery
Learn more about Oakville 1116 Winston Churchill Blvd.
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 4Z2June - August 1985
June - August 1984
April - June 1983
- Tractor and loader operator
- Digging, balling and basket balling commercial trees
- Pruning and trimming trees and shrubs
- Planting, replanting and tree establishment
Katimavik
Learn more about Katimavik Lac Bochette, Quebec
Whitehorse, Yukon Territories
Sutton, OntarioJune 1, 1983 to
February 28, 1984Government program involved living and working in three different locations in Canada.
Lac Bochette, Quebec: Reconstruction of outdoor arena
Whitehorse, Yukon Territories: Public library staff and audio visual center technician
Sutton, Ontario: Surveyors helper
Community Involvement
Timmins Naturalist member. Produce and edit our newsletter The Whiskyjack; involvement in Forest Bird Monitoring Program, Canadian Lakes Loon Survey and Owl survey. Learn more about the Timmins Naturalists
Naturalist member on the Local Citizens Committee (L.C.C.) on Resource issues. This committee is in place to assist the Ministry of Natural Resources staff deal with resource issues. Learn more about the L.C.C.
Wintergreen Fund for Conservation is a non-profit fund-raising organization that works on conservation projects in the Timmins area. We work closely with the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority.Learn more about Wintergreen
Chairman of the Public Liaison Committee for the City of Timmins Waste Management Master Plan. Before becoming chairman I was an active member for 3 years. The PLC was instrumental in seeing recycling practices come into the City of Timmins.
Timmins Public Library Strategic Planning Committee Member.
(See my name under Board Members)Learn more about the LibraryCity of Timmins leisure plan focus groups.
Founder of two community groups in Timmins, W.E.T. and N.E.A.T.
W.E.T., the Wildwater Enthusiasts of Timmins, is the Porcupine and Area Canoe and Kayak Club. N.E.A.T., Northern Environmental Action Team, is a group of concerned citizens working together to educate the public on environmental issues.Involved in the Five Year Strategic Plan For the City Of Timmins Community Futures.
Active with the Porcupine District, Boy Scouts of Canada with the Scoutrees For Canada Program.Learn more about Boy Scouts of Canada
Hobbies and Interests
Computers and the Internet
Computers have always been an interest that has developed into a real interest in the web and web page building. This page is an example of one of my firsts. If it has a keyboard and a mouse I can figure it out. If it doesn't, like my apple Newton, I can still figure it out. I am set up well enough now to have a company (see next item).Entrepreneur
The company GOFOR GROUP was started by my wife and I November 1995. The company has a very broad range of interests. We can be your go for, for all most anything! You can explore our web site to find out more about what we do, but are not limited to doing.Photography
A passion for over 15 years. I have produced 3 yearbooks as photographer, layout and editor. I have had many photographs used in public displays and in publications. I often use slides for presentations and have an eye for pictures that can be used for visual presentations. I always try to have a slide film in one Minolta while a print film awaits in the other one. I have had good success with slide/print/electronic films too.Outdoor activities and the Environment
I have been camping since before I knew it. I was picking up litter the first year Pollution Probe was invented, but thought it was a strange fund raiser for our Boy Scout Troop. We recycled in our house before the term curbside was ever thought of. Fixing cages and feeding birds at the Roy Iver Bird Sanctuary was just what we did on the weekend.Canada
The term "been there done that" comes to mind. Not many can say they have crossed the country a number of times. My last coast to coast trek was the most interesting and educational. Starting in Victoria, BC I hitch-hiked to Alaska via Whitehorse and Dawson. I found the whole experience so fulfilling I decided to go to the other coast under the same power. I was in Fortune NFLD within two months. Wow great stories and a great unpublished book. I have an understanding of the country that few can ever fathom or want to copy.
References and letters of recommendation available on request.
Last Updated: February, 1999
