Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Chris Hillsden

Qualicum Beach,BC

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic

Town of Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
07.2006 - Current
  • Repaired engines, brakes, and electrical systems in various vehicles.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on town fleet for optimal performance.
  • Diagnose mechanical issues in municipal vehicles and equipment.
  • Oversight of vehicle service plan
  • Created in house commercial vehicle preventative maintenance plan
  • In charge of fire department apparatus maintenance/ repairs
  • Spear headed in house snow and ice Operations training
  • Lots of welding and fabrication experience

Fire Fighter

Coombs Hillier Volunteer Fire Department
Coombs, British Columbia
11.1999 - 01.2023
  • Began as a junior firefighter
  • Advanced through ranks to firefighter, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief, culminating in an acting chief role in final year.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of fire service through completion of numerous specialized courses.
  • Achieved N.F.P.A. 1001 level 2 certification.

Education

Level 1 Complete, Level 2 Partially Complete - Emergency Vehicle Technician

Self Study/ Proctored Exams
09.2024 - 02.2026

Authorized Vehicle Inspector -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
05.2024 - 05.2024

Designated Facility Operator -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
05.2024 - 05.2024

Air Brake Repair For Mechanics -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
03.2015 - 03.2015

Redseal Trade Certificate - Automotive Service Technician

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo , BC
02.2007 - 11.2009

Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanic Pre Apprenticeship Course -

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo , BC
09.2002 - 06.2003

Kwalicum Secondary School
Qualicum Beach, BC

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Engine diagnostics
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Experice with most Microsoft programs
  • Clean, organized and attentive
  • Current OFA level 1 first aid
  • Current class 3 non restricted BC drivers license with air brakes endorsement

Certification

  • All certificates can be provided at your request.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 1 Complete, Level 2 Partially Complete - Emergency Vehicle Technician

Self Study/ Proctored Exams
09.2024 - 02.2026

Authorized Vehicle Inspector -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
05.2024 - 05.2024

Designated Facility Operator -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
05.2024 - 05.2024

Air Brake Repair For Mechanics -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
03.2015 - 03.2015

Redseal Trade Certificate - Automotive Service Technician

Vancouver Island University
02.2007 - 11.2009

Mechanic

Town of Qualicum Beach
07.2006 - Current

Heavy Duty/ Commercial Transport Mechanic Pre Apprenticeship Course -

Vancouver Island University
09.2002 - 06.2003

Fire Fighter

Coombs Hillier Volunteer Fire Department
11.1999 - 01.2023

Kwalicum Secondary School
Chris Hillsden