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Garrell (Gary) Smith

Fort Vermilion,Alberta

Summary

Lots of experience and knowledge with the land and the people. I am a third generation rancher in Fort Vermilion, I am treaty Indian of Big Stone Cree Nation. This is my home and I have no intention of leaving the North country. I have been using drugs and alcohol for 36 years.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my resume.

Gary Smith

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Big Wheels Diesel
High Level, Alberta
11.2023 - Current
  • Supervisor of house moving from High River to High Level, then into Fox Lake.
  • Planning and routing of over-sized homes on highways.
  • Moving homes within highway laws.
  • Supervising truck hauling homes and other pilot trucks.
  • Oversaw the rebuilding of the parking lot yard at North Peace Tribal.
  • Install sewer at Home's Yard and rebuild Home's yard.
  • Drove truck. Operate various equipment.

County Ward Councellor

Mckenize County
Fort Vermilion, Alberta
10.2022 - Current
  • Represent people in my ward and county.
  • Met with government officials for the improvement of the county.
  • Fair judgments on awarding contracts for construction of subdivisions, road building, gravel contracts.
  • General representation of taxpayers.
  • Term up October of 2025, not seeking re-election.

Community Pasture Manager

Fort Vermilion Grazing Association
Fort Vermilion, Alberta
05.2011 - Current
  • Managed grazing schedules to optimize pasture utilization and animal health.
  • Head Health. Doctoring cattle as needed.
  • Grass Management.
  • Communicate with the association, patrons, and government officials.

Bush Foreman

Nataskanin Contracting
Fort Vermilion, Alberta
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Planning on how to log blocks from Tolko, West Frazer, and Alberta Environment.
  • Supervisor of men, equipment, and hiring of men and equipment.
  • Road building and maintenance, building and maintaining ice roads.
  • Building camp site and setting up camps.
  • Dealing with Tolko, West Frazer, and Alberta Environment to work to their standards.

Field Supervisor

Flint
Rainbow Lake, Alberta
10.2002 - 04.2014
  • Supervise men (from all over the world).
  • Supervisor men and equipment on drilling rig and service rig moves. Camp moves.
  • Emergency call outs for trucks and equipment.
  • Planning of routes of rig and camp moves.
  • Dealing with oilfield consultants and safety.
  • Worked all over Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.
  • Extensive knowledge of land and conditions of Northern Alberta aka McKenzie County.

Education

Safety Training

Train The Trainer
CAC Safety
05-2021

Trucking

Boom Truck Operator
Peace River Apprenticeship
05-2000

Driver Training - Class 1

NAIT
Grande Prairie, AB
04-1992

Skills

  • In supervisor role, I handle my men firm and fair My goal is to guide them safely, be more efficient, and turn out to have better skills than I
  • Very good at troubleshooting
  • Planning and development
  • Very knowledgeable of the area (land and people)
  • Can operate equipment and drive a truck to help teach employees
  • Computer skills are moderate
  • Communicate very well with all people

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor

Big Wheels Diesel
11.2023 - Current

County Ward Councellor

Mckenize County
10.2022 - Current

Bush Foreman

Nataskanin Contracting
10.2020 - 10.2022

Community Pasture Manager

Fort Vermilion Grazing Association
05.2011 - Current

Field Supervisor

Flint
10.2002 - 04.2014

Safety Training

Train The Trainer

Trucking

Boom Truck Operator

Driver Training - Class 1

NAIT

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