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JASON BARKLEY

Lunenburg,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in construction, heavy equipment operation, and project management. Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing operations, and delivering complex projects ahead of schedule and within budget. Adept at maintaining strict safety compliance, coordinating multidisciplinary trades, and implementing innovative solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Seeking a senior-level role where leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to quality can drive organizational success.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loader Operator

Barge Builders
01.2025 - 08.2025

Supervised night operations with a focus on material handling.loading barges with mobile crane

General contractor-construction

Ideal Wheels
01.2014 - 2015
  • Managed residential and commercial projects, including excavation, utility installations, and monolithic slab preparation.
  • Supervised teams of subcontractors to ensure project milestones were met, often completing work ahead of schedule.
  • Optimized procurement processes, reducing material waste by 15%.
  • Operated and maintained heavy machinery, ensuring peak performance and adherence to safety standards.

Heavy Equipment Operator

BMAK Farms
2014 - 01.2015
  • Operated backhoe during hydro pole installations and excavation projects for Hydro One, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Developed new equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime by 20%.
  • Provided snow removal services during critical seasonal operations.
  • Executed large-scale excavation, grading, and snow removal projects using advanced heavy machinery.
  • Trained junior operators, ensuring compliance with operational protocols.

Loader Operator

Weatherford
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
  • Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
  • Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.

Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling. Yard supervisor

Heavy Equipment Operator

Chrétien Excavation
02.2008 - 11.2008

Installation and repair of Septic systems .Removing old railroad ties and replacing with new ones for CN rail with backhoe. Operating bulldozer. Installation of sewer and water mains. General maintenance on all equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator

C&W Construction
05.2007 - 10.2007

Operation of articulate rock trucks,bulldozers,track excavators.Welding (fussing) plastic pipe for methane gas at Ottawa waste site.Maintenance and servicing equipment.

Sheeters Assistant

A1 Cladding
11.2006 - 04.2007

Preparing and installing corrugated sheets Architectural panels (aluminum,composite,cement)Operating elevated platforms. Setting up and tearing down scaffolding and swing stages

Sheeters Assistant

Titan Metals
12.2002 - 07.2006

Prepping and installing corrugated sheets.installing architectural panels (aluminum & composite).operating elevated platforms (man lifts,swing stages ).installation of z bars,blueskin and insulation etc

Iron Worker & Equipment Operator

Scott Steel Erectors
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Played a key role in industrial steel installations and structural rigging for high-profile projects.
  • Recognized for advanced rigging techniques that improved safety and efficiency.
  • Operated telescopic forklifts, elevated platforms, and heavy-duty equipment.

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined

St. Joseph's High School
Cornwall, ON
01.1997

Skills

  • Advanced Heavy Equipment Operation (Bulldozer, Excavator, Backhoe, Payloader)
  • Project Coordination and Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Budgeting, Procurement, and Cost Management
  • Excavation, Utility Installation, and Site Preparation
  • Safety Training and Compliance (H2S, WHMIS, Fall Arrest)
  • Time Management, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • H2S Alive
  • Workplace BC Level 1
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C (Infant/Child)
  • CSTC, PST, WHMIS
  • Fall Arrest Training
  • Confined Space Training

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Loader Operator

Barge Builders
01.2025 - 08.2025

General contractor-construction

Ideal Wheels
01.2014 - 2015

Loader Operator

Weatherford
01.2012 - 05.2012

Heavy Equipment Operator

Chrétien Excavation
02.2008 - 11.2008

Heavy Equipment Operator

C&W Construction
05.2007 - 10.2007

Sheeters Assistant

A1 Cladding
11.2006 - 04.2007

Sheeters Assistant

Titan Metals
12.2002 - 07.2006

Iron Worker & Equipment Operator

Scott Steel Erectors
01.2002 - 01.2006

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined

St. Joseph's High School

Heavy Equipment Operator

BMAK Farms
2014 - 01.2015
JASON BARKLEY