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Colin Orchard

Calgary,AB

Summary

Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Combat Engineer

1 CER Canadian Armed Forces
01.2019 - 01.2025

- Building charges and preparing improvised explosives for tactical breaching in urban and in open terrain environments to allow the infantry access to areas of advance.


- Constructing defensive obstacles to deny the enemy access to areas of exploitation and funneling enemy troop movement into established kill zones.

- Teaching weapon handling, manipulation and tactics in close quarter urban environments.


- Conducting vehicle searches at security checkpoints.


- Searching POW's and detainees for weapons, explosive components and intelligence.


- Constructing bridges, conducting route clearance and building field fortifications to aid in defending positions recently gained and cementing logistical routes to forward positions.


- Operating the LAV 6 Infantry fighting vehicle and LAV 6 Engineer support vehicle in tactical and administrative roles.


- Leading training in field craft, physical fitness, vehicle maintenance and field exercises to help members succeed in up coming operations.


- Showcasing current service weapons and the LAV 6 to local high school students interested in military careers as base wide recruiting initiative.


- Completed a 6 month tour to Egypt in a peace keeping role assisting in maintaining stability in the area as a member of the multinational force and observers.




Education

Business Diploma - Finance And Administration

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON
04-2017

Skills

  • Weapons handling
  • Physical fitness
  • First aid proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to learn
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Valid Alberta Drivers license
  • Valid military 404's drivers license


Timeline

Combat Engineer

1 CER Canadian Armed Forces
01.2019 - 01.2025

Business Diploma - Finance And Administration

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Colin Orchard