Jaime-Lynn Rusnak
Riondel,BC
Summary
- Accomplished civil foreman and operator with over 20 years of diverse experience in heavy civil and earth-moving projects. A woman of integrity, hardworking, dedicated, and reliable. Expert in leading teams to exceed production goals while prioritizing safety and environmental standards. Proven ability to navigate challenging terrains and communicate effectively with contractors, ensuring project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
Graham
Fort McMurray, AB
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Responsible for inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Finish civil grade with and without GPS
- Load trucks and bulk material moving when necessary
- Working closely with ground workers and other trades to accomplish project goals.
Civil Foreman
Dawson Construction
Kamloops, BC
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Demonstrating the ability to read and understand blueprints and project plans
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of civil works personnel in the completion of projects while prioritizing current and upcoming tasks.
- Maintaining production goals while working together with multiple contractors and tradespersons
- Applying operational safety standards while respecting environmental impacts
- Competent computer skills for inspections, plans and worksite documentation including and not limited to employee time cards.
- Organized and motivated a team of workers to ensure to meet company standards and efficient production safely.
Foreman - Finishing Excavator
Graham
North Vancouver, Powell River, Fort McMurray, BC
03.2010 - 10.2021
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Working closely with local archaeologists and environmental teams to ensure adequate preventative and responsive procedures are followed.
- Operating various-sized excavators as required, following safety and company standards. Including deep underground, overhead hazards, and extremely congested work areas.
Heavy Equipment Operator
NACG
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2005 - 03.2010
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner, while maintaining production goals.
- Production loading and finishing work.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Worked safely while maintaining environmental standards in all weather conditions and on various terrains.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite Highscool
Grande Prairie, AB01-2001
Skills
- Innovative and creative thinker, able to find solutions that may not always be obvious
- Safety focused, environmentally aware, and production oriented
- Over 20 years of experience operating in a variety of industries, including road building, heavy civil, civil, pipeline, mining, and forestry
- Highly confident in navigating challenging terrain, live line excavations, congested areas, overhead hazards, and working with contractors
- Demonstrate excellence in leadership skills, follow directions, and communicate clearly with other employees, coworkers, supervisors, engineers, and trades people
Certification
- Standard First Aid CPR C & AED and Infection Prevention
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- CSRW Certified
- Mine Supervisor Certification
- Bear Awareness
- Construction Safety Training (CSTS-09)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- WHMIS
- Confined Space Entry / Monitor
- Ground Disturbance I & II
- Health and Safety Supervisor Certified
- Indigenous Awareness Training
- Manager / Supervisor Due Diligence
- H2S Alive
- Heavy Equipment Operator - Finishing Excavator
Languages
Indonesian
Native/ Bilingual
References
Warren Brenner - Graham Superintendent - 587-837-5988
Taylor Blackman - Graham Superintendent - 587-830-1666
Andrew MacDonald - Graham Supervisor - 403-872-8241
Rob Grey - Dawson Civil Superintendent - 778-220-8158
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Graham
02.2024 - 03.2025
Civil Foreman
Dawson Construction
10.2021 - 02.2024
Foreman - Finishing Excavator
Graham
03.2010 - 10.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
NACG
01.2005 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite Highscool