Jesse Haywood
Campbell River,BC
Summary
In High school I used to clean West Coast Helicopters office and trucks, and sometimes I would assist with the Heli's. I'm Currently studying for my PSTAR so I can start learning how to fly planes. I'm a focused professional with several years of experience as a key member of a crew and crew lead while fighting fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Lots of experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, marking and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly learning new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
strategic natural resource consultants
Campbell River, British Columbia
05.2026 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment during wildland fire suppression activities.
- Assisted in assessing fire behavior and environmental conditions for safety planning.
- Participated in controlled burns to manage fuel loads and reduce wildfire risks.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective fire containment strategies.
- Conducted regular maintenance on firefighting tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Communicated with incident commanders to report on fire status and resource needs.
budtender
Smoke signals
Campbell River, British Columbia
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Educated clients on product effects, consumption methods, and dosage guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized display of products in the retail area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations and inventory management.
timber cruiser
strategic natural resource consultants
Campbell River, British Columbia
10.2015 - 12.2016
measured standing trees to estimate total volume, quality, and monetary value of wood, providing essential data for landowners and logging companies to plan future harvests and establish budgets and prices.
- established plots for sampling to assess timber quality and health, enabling informed decision-making for land management.
- Measure trees base diameter
- Measured and recorded the height of trees using specialized equipment
- Evaluated timber health through visual inspection and analysis
Education
High School Diploma -
North Island Secondary School
Port McNeill, BC07-2009
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Fire assessment
- Controlled burns
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment upkeep
- Routine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Incident reporting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- WHMIS
- Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG)
- OFA 1 +transportation endorsement
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
strategic natural resource consultants
05.2026 - Current
budtender
Smoke signals
05.2023 - 08.2025
timber cruiser
strategic natural resource consultants
10.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
North Island Secondary School