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GREG OKIMAW

Timmins,ON

Summary

  • To secure a full-time position of
  • Completed Business Administration Program at Northern College, South Porcupine, ON (Graduated from a 2-yr Business Accounting Diploma Program)
  • Experience in business & economic development
  • Experience in business management
  • Established excellent working relationships with First Nation communities
  • Possess leadership, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Possess a valid Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ALG Contractor

De Beers Canada
01.2007 - 12.2023
  • Over 16 years, 6920080 Canada Limited - Attawapiskat Labour Group (ALG) supplied labour for DeBeers Victor Mine. ALG provided trades people, equipment operators, labourers, etc., for the mine.
  • Projects include:
  • Earth Works (equipment operators), Construction Service (equipment operators), Demolition Project (equipment operators), Reclamation Works, Snow Removal & Labour Services, Shutdown Labour Supply (millwrights, welders, Labourers, etc..), Exploration Program, Exploration Camp Demobilization, Catering and Camp Management, Transportation Services, Rail Consolidation – Hallnor Facility (equipment operators, welders, labourers), Lockerbie & Hole (equipment operators, ATCO Structures, and Miscellaneous Site Services (equipment operators).

Employment Counsellor

Timmins Native Friendship Centre
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Assisted clients to develop and reach their employment and training goals
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and funding sources, and
  • Assisted clients to secure and maintain employment through counselling and training interventions.

Business Development Officer

Mushkegowuk Council
01.1994 - 12.1999
  • Provided guidance and training to entrepreneur
  • Liaison with funding agencies, and
  • Monitored the progress of client’s business.

Education

Business Accounting - Business Administration

Northern College
South Porcupine, ON
05.1987

Skills

  • Career evaluation
  • Resume development
  • Client advocacy
  • Multicultural competence

Certification

  • Business Plan Development, November 1997
  • Simply Accounting Certificate, June 2001
  • Assessing Business Plan Program, March 1996/June 1998
  • Small Business Counselling Certificate, July 1995/October 1995
  • Starting a Small Business, October 1997
  • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Training Certificate (16 weeks)
  • Excel and Outlook Computer Training Certificate, June 2006

Languages

Cree
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ALG Contractor

De Beers Canada
01.2007 - 12.2023

Employment Counsellor

Timmins Native Friendship Centre
01.2005 - 01.2007

Business Development Officer

Mushkegowuk Council
01.1994 - 12.1999

Business Accounting - Business Administration

Northern College
GREG OKIMAW