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Ian Higgins

Halifax,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Halifax Employers Association as a Stevedore. Demonstrates expertise in safely operating heavy machinery while thriving under pressure. Detail-oriented professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experienced in coordinating operations and managing records within union environments. Committed to ensuring efficiency and safety in heavy equipment operation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Stevedore

Halifax Employers Association
Halifax, Canada
02.2018 - Current
  • Facilitate loading and unloading of cargo between ship and shore
  • Primary responsibilities include operating rubber-tyred gantry cranes, container handlers, yard tractors, and small machinery (forklift and clamp machines).
  • Secondary responsibilities include high-climb lashing, RoRo operations, bulk cargo handling, along with blocking and securing tasks.
  • As a sub-foreman, I am responsible for coordinating crane unit or terminal operations, ensuring safety, and workflow efficiency.

Secretary Treasurer

Halifax International Lonshoremen's Association
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintain accurate records and files for union activities and member information.
  • Maintain filing systems for confidential documents; organise files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Attend monthly executive meetings, listen to and discuss various topics with other committee members, and make union-level decisions.
  • Member of various committees - grievance committee, manpower committee, and negotiations committee.

Trustee, Co-Chair

ILA/HEA Pension and Welfare
Halifax, Nova Scotia
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with board members to establish governance policies and best practices.
  • Provide insights on financial reports to guide budgetary decisions and allocations.
  • Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings and subcommittee meetings as required.

Volunteer Firefighter

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
Halifax, Canada
01.2019 - 06.2021

Education

Diploma of Accountancy -

Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy
Halifax
11.2014

Bachelor of Commerce -

Saint Mary's University
Halifax
04.2012

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Safe heavy equipment operation
  • Working in adverse weather conditions
  • Shift work
  • Fitness

Languages

English

Timeline

Secretary Treasurer

Halifax International Lonshoremen's Association
01.2024 - Current

Trustee, Co-Chair

ILA/HEA Pension and Welfare
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
01.2019 - 06.2021

Stevedore

Halifax Employers Association
02.2018 - Current

Diploma of Accountancy -

Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy

Bachelor of Commerce -

Saint Mary's University
Ian Higgins