Jason David MacDonald
Edmonton
Summary
Focused Combat Engineer with knowledge and skills needed to implement efficient procedures and lead and mentor peers. Background working in all kinds of conditions and handling multiple duties simultaneously. Ready to employ exceptional team assistance, mentoring, and decision- making talents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer
Department of National Defence
09.2009 - Current
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
- Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
- Played a key role in disaster response efforts through rapid establishment of emergency infrastructure components like temporary bridges or water supply systems.
- Minimized environmental impact during operations by incorporating sustainable practices into construction activities where feasible.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough logistical analyses for engineering projects within budget constraints.
- Managed team of 10 personnel in mine-clearing operations, resulting in zero injuries.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting regular safety briefings and training sessions.
- Optimized resource use and minimized environmental impact during field operations.
- Rated job performance for 10 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy
Mabou, NS06-2009
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Demolitions expertise
- First aid proficiency
- Military bridge assembly
- Weapons handling
- Situational awareness
- Ground reconnaissance
- GPS navigation
- Survivability operations
- Supervision and mentoring
- Survival skills
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Works Well Under Pressure
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Developed inventory tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Completed PLQ to achieve rank of MCpl
- Led small party tasks in field environments while deployed over seas
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
WHIMIS
Standard First aid
BMQ(basic training)
BMQL(soldier qualification)
5S(Corporal course)
PLQ(master corporal course)
Air Assault
Interests
Hiking
Shooting
Camping
Hunting
Timeline
Combat Engineer
Department of National Defence
09.2009 - Current
WHIMIS
Standard First aid
BMQ(basic training)
BMQL(soldier qualification)
5S(Corporal course)
PLQ(master corporal course)
Air Assault
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy
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