Dirk de Vos
Mission,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled tradesman with over 20 years of experience with general construction and finishing. Committed to quality workmanship. A proven track record of leadership and supervision.
Skilled carpenter with significant hands-on experience in construction and renovation. Strong focus on team collaboration, delivering consistent results, and adapting to changing project needs. Proficient in reading blueprints, using hand and power tools, and ensuring site safety. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and craftsmanship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter/Lead Hand/Acting Foreman
LaGrange Mechanical Services
01.2022 - Current
- Modular unit setups and demobilization.
- Cribbing and levelling units, exterior framing and cladding, interior flooring, drywall, finishing, doors/windows and hardware, building stairs and landings, roof repairs, supervising crew, instructing/training apprentices
Journeyman Carpenter/Instructor
Correctional Service of Canada/CORCAN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Carpenter/Instructor. Worked with and trained offenders/inmates in an institutional setting, helping them prepare for reintegration into society.
- Built a 12x60 trailer from beginning to end and to final placement.
Journeyman Carpenter/Site Supervisor
Global Technical Systems
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Site Supervisor. Finished up a build of a 4-plex and duplex, Exterior and interior, renovations, leveling structures, landings, stairs and ramps
Journeyman Carpenter
LaGrange Mechanical Services
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Modular unit setups and demobilization.
- Cribbing and levelling units, exterior framing and cladding, interior flooring, drywall, finishing, doors/windows and hardware, building stairs and landings, roof repairs
Journeyman Carpenter/Site Supervisor
Sphinx Construction Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Site Supervisor/foreman. Estimating/quotes for jobs.
- General construction in commercial/residential and light industrial setting including framing with steel or wood, concrete, tenant improvements(new and renos). Supervising sub trades.
- Building maintenance around commercial spaces including snow removal (with skid steer), commercial doors/glass, door hardware (locks, closers, panic hardware), drywall, mud/tape, painting, suspended ceilings, flooring, cabinets, finishing, minor electrical and plumbing, repair/correct deficiencies, tool and material management and acquisition.
Journeyman Carpenter/Lead Hand
Alta-Fab Structures Ltd./Campco Holdings Inc.
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Journeyman Carpenter (lead hand) in production plant (framing department), framing floors, walls, roofs, milling lumber, insulating, drywall, door/window installations and hardware, interior partitions, finishing.
- Camp site set up, placing and leveling units, interior finishing, suspended ceilings, exterior finishing, maintenance.
Education
Journeyman in Carpenter -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB01.2004
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Facilities Maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Carpentry
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Residential construction
- Customer service
- Drywall
- Commercial construction
- Hand tools
- Materials Management
- Construction
- Cabinet installation
- Woodworking
- Forklift
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
- Material prepping
- Power tool operation
- Building code regulations
- Blueprints and specifications
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Strong problem solving
- Quality control focus
- Safety protocol adherence
- Skilled in layout work
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Worksite safety
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Driving Licence
- Standard First Aid, 06/25
- Energy Safety Canada, 06/25
- EWP, 08/25
- H2S Alive, 07/25
- Loader Operator/skid steer, 05/21
- Telehandler Operator, 04/25
- Skid steer Operator, 04/25
Qualifications And Education
Journeyman in Carpenter, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB, 01/01, 01/04
Languages
English
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter/Lead Hand/Acting Foreman
LaGrange Mechanical Services
01.2022 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter/Instructor
Correctional Service of Canada/CORCAN
01.2021 - 01.2022
Journeyman Carpenter/Site Supervisor
Global Technical Systems
07.2020 - 12.2020
Journeyman Carpenter
LaGrange Mechanical Services
05.2019 - 07.2020
Journeyman Carpenter/Site Supervisor
Sphinx Construction Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2019
Journeyman Carpenter/Lead Hand
Alta-Fab Structures Ltd./Campco Holdings Inc.
07.2015 - 02.2017
Journeyman in Carpenter -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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