Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cole Belland

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Resourceful Supervisor and Project Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Well versed in safety protocols, resource allocation, and risk management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination across diverse teams to meet project milestones.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

Tolko Industries
Heffley Creek, BC
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed and distributed 90% of all safety related documents from initial project stages to present day, totaling over 4000 documents.
  • Ensured Tolko safety guidelines are abided by at all times with a high level of detail.
  • Managed project cost control spreadsheet ensuring 100% accuracy with all entries
  • Coordinated with senior project team members ensuring open and frequent communication.
  • Completed the documentation and distribution of all project safety related incidents and conversations.
  • Created and tracked all project related workorders from 2024 to present day with a high level of detail and accuracy.
  • Conducted daily safety audits & Inspections from project inception to present day.

Maintenance Relief Supervisor

Tolko Industries
Heffley Creek, BC
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in the supervision and coordination of a team of maintenance technicians, during various capitol projects within the plant.
  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of the Heffley Creek R7 Curtain Coater project/Install.
  • Abided by and enforced safety protocols, and best practices to ensure and promote a safe working environment for maintenance personnel in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Successfully coordinated and executed the relocation of Heffley Creek stores inventory to a new location, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the transition.

Field Operations Supervisor

Western Aerial Applications
Chilliwack, BC
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Created training manual for all ground employees and new-hires to use as reference guide.
  • Mapped, planned and cleared all staging areas to be used for 2021 fall contracts.
  • Managed field operations for fall/spring fertilizer contracts throughout British Columbia and Alberta
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems, maintaining a safe work site and abiding by all required forestry rules and regulations.
  • Coordinated the work plan and movements of up to 3 helicopters and 12 ground personnel.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired ground crew to supply knowledge of various company operations.

Ground Crew

Western Aerial Applications
Chilliwack, BC
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Refueled and loaded aircraft using hoses connected to fuel trucks and mixing stations.
  • Prepared sling loads for Helicopters when using remote load sites
  • Maintained and fixed equipment used in field operations (pumps, generators, fuel pumps, augers and vehicles)

Education

PMP Certification

PMI Institute
Online
09-2025

Canadian Commercial Pilots License

Chinook Helicopters
Abbotsford, BC
08-2017

High School Diploma -

Sahali Secondary
Kamloops BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Issue and conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Safety Awareness
  • Time management
  • Workload management

Certification

  • First Aid (OFA Level 3)
  • BC Pesticide Applicators License (Aerial/General)
  • AB Pesticide Applicators License (Aerial/General)
  • Forklift Ticket (Class 1,4,5/Standup Class 1)
  • Chainsaw Operators Certification
  • Canscott Supervisor Training (Module 1 & 2)
  • MEWP & Fall Protection Training
  • Level 1 Rigger
  • Confined Space Rescue Training

References

  • Derk Shephard (Tolko industries Project/Construction Manager) (250) 616-6637 (Capital Projects Group)
  • Cole Baird (Tolko industries Maintenance Superintendant) (250) 819-2274 (Heffley Creek Division)
  • Josh Jonkers (WAA General Manager/Owner) (604) 837-8561 (Chilliwack Base)

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Tolko Industries
12.2024 - Current

Maintenance Relief Supervisor

Tolko Industries
03.2022 - 12.2024

Field Operations Supervisor

Western Aerial Applications
09.2019 - 12.2021

Ground Crew

Western Aerial Applications
08.2017 - 09.2019

Canadian Commercial Pilots License

Chinook Helicopters

High School Diploma -

Sahali Secondary

PMP Certification

PMI Institute
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