Cory Fodchuk
Schumacher
Summary
Experienced with transportation of personnel, material movement and underground mining techniques. Utilizes advanced machinery for efficient and safe operations and adheres to site safety measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Miner 4
Dome Mines INC
02.2011 - 12.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including scoops and trams to transport material safely and efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize extraction processes and reduce downtime.
- Trained new miners on safety protocols and operational best practices with being an active train the trainer.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues before they escalated into larger problems while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to allow for muck movement to continue in a safe and timely matter.
- 6 years of Mine Rescue evolvement in which I participated in emergency response drills and first aid training to be prepared for any potential incidents or accidents onsite.
- Adhered to company policies and regulations, maintaining a strong safety record throughout the course of employment.
- Moved mine cars remotely into position for loading and unloading ore and waste materials
- Moved Personnel and materials via rail system
- Performed track maintenance on the main haulage tram line including use of excavators and specialty track maintenance tools
- Construction tasks including pipe installations and repairs and pump installations
- operate cages for personnel and material movement as well as monitor conveyor for foreign materials and potential hazards to the conveyor system
- operate various types of heavy equipment both on surface and underground to load and unload materials and supplies
- operate transmixer unit for shotcrete ground support processes
Airport Security Screener
CATSA
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Conducted thorough security screenings to ensure passenger safety and compliance with regulations both domestic and international
- Collaborated with team members to improve screening efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Trained new staff on security protocols, enhancing overall team performance and adherence to standards.
- Implemented procedural changes that streamlined operations and increased accuracy in threat detection.
- Specializing in the detection of dangerous goods, explosives and any other applicable items that may pose a threat to civil aviation
- Served as a liaison between airport personnel, airline staff, law enforcement agencies, and federal authorities when addressing security matters or incidents.
- Increased awareness among travelers about airport security regulations through clear communication of rules and expectations at checkpoints.
- Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining strict vigilance over airport security measures.
- Scheduling and creating staff rotations
- Utilized chemical swab systems and explosive detection machines to test baggage for explosive materials.
- Authorized and monitored departure and entrance of visitors and employees to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote reports of daily activities, property and equipment damage and unusual occurrences.
- Checked over passenger tickets per day to verify validity of each ticket.
- Evaluated screening processes regularly, proposing improvements based on evolving airport security needs.
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify suspicious activities and respond effectively to potential threats.
Education
Mine Rescue Introductory Certification
Workplace Safety North - Mine Rescue Station
South Porcupine, ON10-2012
Full Hard Rock Common Core Completion
Hoyle Pond Mine
Porcupine, ON07-2012
Motive Power Techniques
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay06-2004
High School Diploma -
Saint Patricks Highschool
Thunder Bay, ON06-2003
Skills
- Reports generation and analysis
- Heavy machinery operation
- Conveyor operation
- Explosives handling
- Hardworking
- Strong work ethic
- Materials transport
- Worksite safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Full Hard Rock Common Core Training - See attached Ministry Modular Transcript as well as Interal sign equipment sign off list
Timeline
Miner 4
Dome Mines INC
02.2011 - 12.2025
Airport Security Screener
CATSA
01.2006 - 02.2011
Mine Rescue Introductory Certification
Workplace Safety North - Mine Rescue Station
Full Hard Rock Common Core Completion
Hoyle Pond Mine
Motive Power Techniques
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Saint Patricks Highschool