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WORK HISTORY
Mine Development Supervisor
Lac Des Iles Mines Ltd.
1994 – January, 2009
Duties
* To Develop and deliver, Surface Miner Common Core modular training, to both supervision and operators.
* To develop and review company policies and procedures.
* To train all employees in policies and procedures.
* To ensure only trained and competent personnel operate equipment.
* To maintain training records.
* To ensure that all common core training is sent and registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
* To provide training in the Common Core for Generic First line Supervisors and register it.
* To familiarize employees in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Mining Regulations.
* To provide Health and Safety training to hourly and management employees.
* To schedule and record third party training.
* To remain up to date with changes to the Mining Regulations, and other pertinent legislation.
* To continually improve my knowledge and skills, through seminars and training.
* Responsible for induction of new employees and contractors.
* Certified member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
* Experienced in the operation of 730E Komatsu, 773 & 777B Caterpillar Haulage trucks, PC 4000 Super Shovel, PC 5500 Komatsu, Shovels, 235 up to 5130 Caterpillar Shovels, D5 up to D10T Bull Dozers, IT28 up to 992 Caterpillar Loaders, WA 800 & WA 1200 Komatsu Wheel Loaders, 320 up to 385 Caterpillar Excavators, 16G & 16H Caterpillar Graders, and various pieces of support equipment.
Industrial Woodworker
F&M Cabinets
1992 – 1994
* Responsible for interpreting blueprints, ordering supplies and building cabinets for industrial and home construction.
Supervisor
Wild Wood Estates
1990 – 1992
* Train and Supervise First Nation's workers on housing projects in James Bay.
Yardman
Inwood Forest Products
1989 – 1990
* Load and unload trucks.
* In charge of lumber kiln. – Maintained proper temperature in kiln and ensured lumber was dried to customer requirements.
Cabinetmaker, Supervisor
Rizzo's Cabinets
1980 – 1989
* Responsible for building and installing cabinets.
* Responsible for hiring and assigning jobs to workers on out of town projects.
LICENCES, CERTIFICATES & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
* Achievement Certificate # A536881, Common Core for Generic First Line Supervisor, in 2008
* Health and Safety Instructor, WH&SC (Workers Health and safety Centre), in 2002
* Train the Trainer, Northwest Training and Development, in 2005
* Confined Spaces Train the Trainer, Industrial Solutions Management Inc., 2007
* Qualified to certify employees in Surface Miner Common Core.
* Qualified to certify Supervision in Common Core for Generic First Line Supervisor.
* In depth knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Mining Regulations.
* Completed Ontario Common Core Modules for First line Supervisor.
* Completed majority of Ontario Common Core Modules for Surface Miner.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED
* Power Communication, Rapport Leadership International, in 2009
* Take Charge Supervisor Training, Employee Development Institute, 9 Sessions, in 2008
* Practical Loss Control Leadership, MASHA (Mines & Aggregates Safety & Health Association), in 2008
* Automatic External Deliberator, St. Johns Ambulance, in 2008
* Workplace Substance Abuse Training for Supervisors, Safety Services Ltd., in 2008
* Manage Employees, MASHA, in 2008
* Gas Monitoring Equipment Course, Industrial Scientific, in 2007
* Parkrimp Crimping Equipment Training, Parker Hannifin Canada, in 2007
* D55SP D.T.H. Operator Training, Sandvik, in 2007
* Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD), MASHA, in 2007
* Advanced First Aid, St. Johns Ambulance, in 2006
* The Professional Supervisor, Queens University At Kingston, in 2004
* Labor Law, USWA (United Steelworkers of America), in 2003
* Health & Safety Workplace Specific Training (Level 2), MASHA, in 2003 and 2001
* Collective Bargaining, USWA, in 2002
* Emergency Preparedness, LDI (Lac Des Iles Mines), in 2001
* Health and Safety Act and Regulations, MASHA, in 2001
* Initial Spill Response, LDI, in 2001
* Stewards Level 1, USWA, in 2001
* WSIB Appeals and Dispute Resolutions, OFL (Ontario Federation of Labor), in 2001
* Accident Investigation Course, MASHA, in 2000
* WSIB Return to Work, OFL, in 2000
* Open Pit Mine Rescue, Ministry of Labour, in 1999, (non active)
* WSIB Level 1,2, OFL, In 1999
* Health & Safety Basic Certification (Level 1), WH&SC (Workers Health & Safety Centre) in 1999
* OFL/WCB Levels 1 & 2, Canadian Labour Congress, in 1998
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
* Vice Chair of Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association, Board of Directors. (3.5 years)
* Member of Mining Legislative Review Committee. (3 years)
* Workers Health & Safety Centre Instructor. (6 years)
* United Steelworkers Local 9422 – Executive Member. (10 years)
* Thunder Bay Labour Council Delegate. (8 years)
* International Labour Council Executive Member. (5 years)
REFERENCES
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