Duane Haining
Superviser
Vineland,ON
Summary
Proven leader at Niagara Parks Commission, adept in project planning and team collaboration, ensured timely completion of high-profile projects like the Winter Festival of Lights. Excelled in multitasking and optimizing operations, leveraging skills in landscape equipment and fostering continuous improvement. Achieved significant enhancements in team productivity and customer satisfaction without compromising safety or budget.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Forestry, Enviro Stewardship & WFOL
Niagara Parks Commission
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Work with very tight dead lines to complete special projects on time such as the Winter Festival of Lights
- Accurate record keeping of labor tasks and budget
- Completing tree health assessments, trial inspections, invasive pest or disease monitoring
- ordering supplies, materials, christmas lights, trees all while staying on budget
- hiring students, seasonal staff and fulltime staff
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- report writing
- working with other departments, agencies
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
Supervisor of Forestry, Waste & Recycling & WFOL
Niagara Parks Commission
07.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Gardener Lead Hand, W&R & Equipment Maintenance
Niagara Parks Commission
05.2006 - Current
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Trained new gardeners in proper plant care techniques, raising overall quality of gardening services provided.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
Seasonal Gardener
Niagara Parks Commission
05.1996 - Current
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained healthy gardens by timely pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pest control measures.
- Maintained meticulous records of plant care, ensuring optimal growth conditions and timely interventions.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
Education
Certificate Environmental Sustainability
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON07.2024
Arboriculture Apprenticeship
Humber College
Toronto, ON03.1996
Horticulture Technician
Niagara College
St. Catharines, ON06.1991
Skills
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Planning
- Aerial lift devices use
- RX-100 controlled burn worker
- Landscape equipment
- Farm tractors
- snow plow equipment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
International Society of Arboriculture
Environmental Sustainability
RX-100 low complexity prescribed burn worker
Landscape and Greenhouse Pesticide license
DZ with airbrake
Working at Heights
Aerial Devices - Scissor lift , Genie lift , Bucket truck
Rigging
Traffic Control
0-8 ton knuckle crane
Comprehensive Tree Risk Management
Tree Biology and care
Aerial Rescue
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Timeline
Supervisor of Forestry, Enviro Stewardship & WFOL
Niagara Parks Commission
06.2020 - Current
Supervisor of Forestry, Waste & Recycling & WFOL
Niagara Parks Commission
07.2017 - Current
Gardener Lead Hand, W&R & Equipment Maintenance
Niagara Parks Commission
05.2006 - Current
Seasonal Gardener
Niagara Parks Commission
05.1996 - Current
Certificate Environmental Sustainability
Brock University
Arboriculture Apprenticeship
Humber College
Horticulture Technician
Niagara College
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