Jerrad Cunningham
Joussard,AB
Summary
I am an indigenous oil and gas professional with 15 years of oil and gas experience in the Slave Lake area. Proven expertise in community relations, collaboration with Indigenous communities, and with local governments. I am highly skilled in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). I am committed to fostering strong community partnerships and delivering measurable results.
I am an experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. I excel in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UCP Candidate for MLA and party member
UCP Party
- Engaged with constituents to understand community concerns and priorities.
- Developed local networks and fostered relationships with key community members.
- Worked with local municipal governments to foster new ideas in growth, prosperity, and safety.
- Collaborated with the local MLA to encourage new economic growth for the region.
Senior Plant and Battery operator
Tamarack Valley Energy
01.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with local indigenous community members and local authorities within Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. Nipisi and West Martin Clear Water Play.
- Supported project development with regulatory compliance, stakeholder consultation, and indigenous consultation.
- Worked with many indigenous communities within the Wapiscansis Waseskwan Nipiy partnership with Tamarack Valley Energy during regular day to day operations.
Various Operation Roles
Canadian Natural Resources
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Engaged with Indigenous communities and local governments to support oil and gas operations.
- Operated various fields and plants within the area often having to deal with local indigenous and non-indigenous companies and public personal.
- Worked with management to identify situations that had arisen with the public and local personnel.
Education
Oilfield Operating Training Program
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB03-2009
High School Diploma -
E.W Pratt
High Prairie, AB06-2008
Skills
- Some Stakeholder Engagement & Community Relations experience
- Indigenous & Local Government Relations
- Project & Event Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Multi-Priority Management in Fast-Paced Environments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- H2S Alive
- Facts and Data Workshop
Professional Development
- University of Calgary – Indigenous Relations Training Program (enrolling November 2025 if in this position)
- NAIT – Indigenous Partnerships & Engagement Program (upcoming. Will enroll if I am in this position)
- Coursera – Effective Stakeholder Engagement (Enrollment approaching)
Timeline
Senior Plant and Battery operator
Tamarack Valley Energy
01.2024 - Current
Various Operation Roles
Canadian Natural Resources
01.2010 - 01.2024
UCP Candidate for MLA and party member
UCP Party
Oilfield Operating Training Program
Northern Lakes College
High School Diploma -
E.W Pratt
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