Blake William Miller
Listowel,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated professional with hands-on experience in firefighting, municipal services, environmental management, and construction, seeking to leverage these skills as an Emergency Service Maintainer at Bruce Power. Proven adaptability in challenging situations while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. Eager to contribute expertise in emergency response and maintenance to support the critical functions of Bruce Power.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Municipality of North Perth
03.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid support during fire incidents and rescue operations.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new recruits, enhancing team performance and safety protocols.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring readiness for diverse emergency scenarios.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate firefighting strategies and community safety initiatives.
- Maintained inventory of firefighting supplies, ensuring optimal availability for operations and trainings.
- Implemented safety inspections on equipment, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skills development and promoting adherence to safety standards.
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
Project Supervisor
Township of Woolwich
05.2021 - Current
- Develop, implement and supervise capital and minor capital projects;
- Develop 5-year forecast for facility and park capital replacements and additions;
- Monitor all phases of construction projects, including: design development, construction documents, permits and approvals, bidding/negotiation, construction; planning approval process, commissioning, and adherence to health and safety legislation, OBC, AODA, OFC, and by-laws;
- Oversee departments asset management inventory, including data collection and life cycle costing;
- Prepare and present Council reports, provide professional advice and guidance to Staff, customers, agencies, and external stakeholders;
- Strategically plan for parkland dedication and amenities to meet growth related needs.
Development Engineering Technician
Township of Woolwich
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Assist in the design and construction of various municipal infrastructure projects;
- Prepare plans, designs and project specifications and obtains required permits;
- Assist in the compilation of tender and contract documents;
- Prepares reports on technical issues as well as cost estimate and cost analyses;
- Reviews engineering drawing to establish if they are in compliance with approved specifications and accepted engineering practices;
- Implement and manage multiple projects and programs, such as: sidewalks, street lighting, water valve replacements, tree removal, tree planting, pavement marking, crack sealing, traffic counting, and traffic calming, and traffic signage;
- Manage entrance permits, road work permits, special event permits, municipal consents, half load exemptions, flow monitoring, municipal access agreements, as well as involved with the Elmira and St. Jacobs B.I.A.;
- Knowledge of AODA, RP-8-2014, municipal by-laws and other policies and legislation;
- Carries out field surveys to determine the location of existing municipal services;
- Advises contractors of deficiencies in work completed and determines corrective action;
- Conducts surveys and field work to define preliminary layout of proposed works.
Project Manager
Distinctive Engineering Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Formulate and present detailed recommendations to the client based on the assessment results;
- Implementation of building permits and road work permit applications;
- Remedial plan design including detailed and accurate budget estimates and project timelines;
- Liaise with regulatory agencies as client representative;
- Responsible for management of all on-site activities, coordinating contractors and subcontractors;
- Supervised and managed backfilling operations, compaction testing and lot grading;
- Review job specifications, blueprints and data to manage projects;
- Perform outside sub-surface environmental assessments of properties;
- Interpretation and evaluation of complex laboratory analysis data;
- Main point of contact for the client related to all relevant site activities.
Education
Certificate - Asset Management Professional (AMP)
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, Alberta06-2026
Environmental Management -
Canadore College
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
01.2012
Skills
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous materials handling
- Rescue operations
- Public education
- Medical assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire suppression techniques
Certification
- Firefighter Level 1 (NFPA 1001)
- Firefighter Level 2 (NFPA 1001)
- Hazardous Materials Awareness (NFPA 1072)
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
- First Responder, Canadian Red Cross
- First Aid
- Acute Spill Response
- Possession and Acquisition License - Restricted
- Supervisor Training, IHSA, 01/01/19
- Temporary Highway Road Closures, IHSA
- Trenching Safety Hazard Awareness, IHSA
- Lock-Out & Tag-Out: Electrical/Mechanical/Gaseous, IHSA
- Excel Workshop, Conestoga College
- Asbestos Work in Construction, IHSA
- Confined Space Hazard Awareness in Construction, IHSA
- Working at Heights
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods, IHSA
- APR/SAR Respirator / Quantitative Fit Test
- Book 7 Training
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- Joint Health and Safety - General Workplace Specific Hazards Part 1 & Part 2
- WHMIS Training
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED - Waterloo Regional Police Service)
- Basic Arena Refrigeration, ORFA
- Boat License (pleasure craft operator)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Municipality of North Perth
03.2023 - Current
Project Supervisor
Township of Woolwich
05.2021 - Current
Development Engineering Technician
Township of Woolwich
09.2019 - 05.2021
Project Manager
Distinctive Engineering Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2019
Environmental Management -
Canadore College
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
Certificate - Asset Management Professional (AMP)
Northern Lakes College