Dedicated professional with a background in workplace safety and leadership seeking an Educational Assistant role to support student development, ensure a safe learning environment, and assist teachers in daily classroom activities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dry Kiln Foreman
Plaster Rock Lumber Corporation
Plaster Rock, NB
06.2010 - Current
Operate and maintain three MEC Dry Kilns
Responsible for drying of all lumber at Plaster Rock Lumber
Responsible for Heat Treatment program in accordance with Maritime Lumber Bureau
Board of Directors Member
N.B Forest Safety Association
Fredericton, NB
01.2024 - Current
Attend quarterly meetings
Discuss and resolve current safety issues.
Attended board meetings, participated in discussions, and voted on important matters.
Secretary Treasuer
Unifor Local 5080
Plaster Rock, NB
08.2022 - 05.2025
oversee and be responsible for the safe-keeping and management of all funds, securities, financial records.
Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
Co Chair JHSC Committee
Plaster Rock Lumber
Plaster Rock, New Brunswick
Co-led workplace health and safety initiatives in collaboration with management and union representatives
Conducted regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
Participated in incident investigations and contributed to corrective action plans to prevent recurrence
Promoted a strong safety culture through communication, education, and employee engagement
Assisted in developing and reviewing safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Facilitated committee meetings, documented discussions, and ensured follow-up on action items
Education
High School Diploma -
Tobique Valley High School
Plaster Rock, NB
Comact - Information Technology & Technical Support
Comact
Mirabel, QC
06.2025 - 06.2025
MLB Graders License -
Maritime Lumber Bureau
Saint-Léonard, NB
03.2025 - 03.2025
Dry Kiln Operator Course - Forestry
Maritime College of Forest Technology
Fredericton, NB
JHSC Health And Safety Representative Program -
WorkSafe New Brunswick
Grand Falls, NB
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team leadership and supervision
Commitment to safety and structured environments
Ability to follow and enforce procedures
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management and organization
Reliability and accountability
References
Luke Albert
Quality Control Superintendent, Plaster Rock Lumber
(C) (506) 479-4265
(E) luke.albert@plasterrocklumber.com
Shawn Giberson
(Maritime Lumber Bureau) Former supervisor at Plaster Rock Lumber.
(C) (506) 391-8119
(E) sgiberson@mlb.ca
Winston Craig
( Former Sawmill Superintendent, Plaster Rock Lumber )
(C) (506) 356-4616
(E) Wcraig2014@gmail.com
Volunteering
Tobique Valley High School Panthers boys hockey team, Assistant coach. 2008-2010
River Valley Thunder men’s Hockey. Assistant coach. 2011-2016
World Pond Hockey Championships. 2002-2008
Timeline
Comact - Information Technology & Technical Support