Colton Whitman
North Vancouver,Canada
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trail Crew Mountain Coaster Project
Grouse Mountain Resorts
06.2024 - Current
- Proficient use of Hand tools, Brush cutters, Chainsaws
- Crew designated transport driver
- Rigging with Crane operations
- Helping with Helicopter Operations
- Physically demanding, hiking and navigating trails
- Supported wildfire management efforts in high-risk areas near trails.
Mountain Crew Transporter
Grouse Mountain Resorts
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Second in Charge of 8 person crew
- Proficient operation of heavy equipment
- Routine checks on summer and winter vehicles including, Pistenbully Snowcats, Trucks, Snowmobiles, Quads, and side by sides.
- Maintaining level head in high stress situations
- Injured person transport, safe and fast response to calls
- Work hand in hand with Ski Patrol to safely package and load patients
- Securing and transporting goods, ie Gasoline, Propane, tools
Mountain Guide
Grouse Mountain Resorts
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Trained in rope rescue operations, ie. lowers zipline retrievals
- Strong knowledge of mountain terrain to provide the best experience for guest
- Working well within a large team
Education
Skilled Trade - Bridge Watch
BCIT
North Vancouver, BC02.2025
High School Diploma -
Sutherland Secondary
North Vancouver, BC06.2022
Skills
- Chainsaw Operation
- Heavy Machine Operation
- Trail maintenance
- Rigging
- 2 and 4 stroke Engine Maintenance
- Hazardous Tree Assessment
- Ground Work with Helicopter Operations
- Hand Tool Proficiency
- Heavy Lifting
- Working in Large Teams
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Team Supervision
Accomplishments
Completed a full marathon from Uclulet to Tofino BC
Mens Div 1 Rugby Capilano RFC
Certification
S-100 Basic Wildland Fire suppression
OFA 1 with Transport endorsement via SJA
Chainsaw Operation
Timeline
Trail Crew Mountain Coaster Project
Grouse Mountain Resorts
06.2024 - Current
Mountain Crew Transporter
Grouse Mountain Resorts
10.2023 - 05.2024
Mountain Guide
Grouse Mountain Resorts
11.2021 - 10.2022
Skilled Trade - Bridge Watch
BCIT
High School Diploma -
Sutherland Secondary
S-100 Basic Wildland Fire suppression
OFA 1 with Transport endorsement via SJA
Chainsaw Operation
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