Derek Allan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional engaged in the Finch line LRT project. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to safety for all customers and employees, with strong adherence to company values and regulatory standards to ensure asset protection and stakeholder well-being. Possesses extensive experience in operations management, customer service, and large vehicle operations, supported by a clean driving record. Recognized as a strong leader who thrives under pressure, bringing a motivated attitude and exceptional time management skills to enhance organizational objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Yard Control Specialist
Mosaic Transportation
03.2025 - Current
- ATS Qualified (Hitachi operating system)
- Ensured Safety compliance in accordance with company and operational industry standards.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards to ensure operational integrity.
- Conducted regular audits to assess adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement control solutions for various industrial applications.
- Developed training materials to enhance team understanding of control protocols.
- Led cross-functional teams in resolving operational challenges effectively.
- Provided technical training to team members on specific control systems platforms and programming techniques.
Lead Scada/Controller operator
CTSC
02.2024 - 03.2025
- As a Scada operator monitor all operating systems via computer programs and a CCTV system. Investigate any issue related to safety and security to employee and members of public or company assets. Liaison between all management's security officers and Toronto police and Toronto fire departments.
- As a Controller operator communication is the key. Maintained operational safety and schedules to comply with an ongoing development of this transit project. Implementation of all aspects for development with creative determination to achieve company goals is always moving. All training and testing to maintain both distinctions Scada and Controller are up to date.
- Maintained data base and developed solutions for operations and the scada desk.
- Implemented rule book and developed procedures
- ATS qualified
TTC operator
TTC
10.2001 - 10.2020
- Drove bus for 9 years
- Operated train for 10 years
- Won safety award 2017
- Recieved 5,10,15, year safe driving awards
- Grew front line customer service experience
- Attentive to schedule and duties and attendance
Dispatcher
Purolator Courier
11.1991 - 10.2001
- Worked my way up from customer service call taker to tracing dept then on to dispatcher for 5 years with 186 unionized employees. Developed a new central dispatch for Ont. Built up data base and implemented systems.
- On route to further managment eperience went and became a couier. Liked it, so I stayed for the last 2 years
Education
High school -
Bendale BTI
Scarborough06.1990
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Good time management
- Customer Service
- Good team player
Certification
Insurance Broker , IBAO Jan 2024 — Feb 2024
Timeline
Yard Control Specialist
Mosaic Transportation
03.2025 - Current
Lead Scada/Controller operator
CTSC
02.2024 - 03.2025
TTC operator
TTC
10.2001 - 10.2020
Dispatcher
Purolator Courier
11.1991 - 10.2001
High school -
Bendale BTI