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BRENT CURRIER

High Prairie,Alberta

Summary

Professional Forest Technician with 15+ years of experience working in both the public service and private industry. Well-versed in forest operations planning, harvesting and silviculture activities. Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills. Strong knowledge of regulations, frameworks and guidelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Woodlands Operations Supervisor

Tolko Industries Ltd
High Prairie, Alberta
09.2017 - Current
  • Identify, secure, and supervise purchase wood volume contracts through the Purchase Wood Program
  • Maintain strong working relationships with private landowners and logging contractors
  • Supervise crown logging operations to achieve safety, log quality, production, log cost and environmental objectives
  • Oversee all phases of timber operations including road construction and maintenance, harvesting, log haul, and post harvest obligations
  • Ensuring compliance with EMS program and government regulations
  • Liaison with government officials
  • Complete administrative requirements and obligations as required
  • Supervise log yard operations as required, including developing delivery schedules, working with scale attendants and log yard contractors.
  • Identified areas for improvement and implemented new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.

Area Supervisor

West Fraser Mills Ltd
High Prairie, Alberta
04.2015 - 09.2017
  • Supervise logging operations to achieve safety, log quality, production, log cost and environmental objectives
  • Oversee all phases of timber operations including road construction and maintenance, harvesting, log haul, and post harvest obligations
  • Ensuring compliance with EMS program and government regulations
  • Liaison with government officials
  • Establish contracts for harvesting, hauling and reclamation.

Forest Officer

Alberta Environment
High Prairie, Alberta
05.2006 - 04.2015
  • Responsible for monitoring all crown forest timber operations, land use and recreational activities in assigned working area
  • Conduct check scaling, weigh scaling, offsite storage yard and forest products transportation inspections
  • Assist Resource Management when requested
  • Assist Wildfire Management with operational duties when requested
  • Review and approve resource industry plans including environmental field reports and reclamation plans
  • Conduct audits and inspections of field operations for compliance with legislation, policies, and operating standards
  • Identify infractions from approved activities and take appropriate corrective measures including enforcement action
  • Work with affected stakeholders and various referral agencies to resolve conflicts and determine the most appropriate conditions of approval
  • Prepare oral presentations and tours for clients, local public groups, schools, etc
  • Gather and compile technical information for databases.

Education

Diploma - Technology

Maritime College of Forest Technology
04.2006

Skills

  • Experience in leadership, team building, mentoring and communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving, organizational and human resources management skills
  • Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations, frameworks, and guidelines
  • Staff Supervision
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Safety Oversight

Affiliations

Member of the Alberta College of Forest Technologists. Resource Management Conflict Resolution Training. First Aid, WHIMIS, H2S Alive, TDG, Class 5 Drivers, Defensive Driving. Chainsaw, ATV, Alberta Scaling Permit, Leadership in OH&S

References

References Available upon request.

Timeline

Woodlands Operations Supervisor

Tolko Industries Ltd
09.2017 - Current

Area Supervisor

West Fraser Mills Ltd
04.2015 - 09.2017

Forest Officer

Alberta Environment
05.2006 - 04.2015

Diploma - Technology

Maritime College of Forest Technology

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