Jessica Leeson
Unity,Saskatchewan
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
JFR Crew Leader
Government of Alberta
Peace River, Alberta
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Direction and supervision of 6 crew members.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
- Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
- Performed general maintenance on tools and equipment used by the crew.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees & GOA stakeholders
JFR Crew Sub-Leader
Government of Alberta
Blairmore, Alberta
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisting in the direction and supervision of 6 crew members.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled a positive attitude.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced crew members.
Wildfire Dispatcher
Government of Alberta
High Level, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and the dispatch office.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
- Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Fire Ecology, Management & Technology
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho (Remote)04-2025
J.D. - 1L Completed
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho04-2029
Bachelor of Arts - Law, Crime, & Justice
University of Alberta
Camrose, AB04-2023
Skills
- ISC I - 100
- Restricted Radio Operators Certificate Aeronautical (ROC-A)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- OHS intermediate First Aid, CPR-C & AED (18hrs)
- Green Defensive Driving Certificate
- Chainsaw Level 2
- TDG Certification
- Class 5 Drivers License
- WHMIS Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
JFR Crew Leader
Government of Alberta
05.2024 - 08.2024
JFR Crew Sub-Leader
Government of Alberta
05.2023 - 08.2023
Wildfire Dispatcher
Government of Alberta
05.2021 - 09.2022
Graduate Certificate - Fire Ecology, Management & Technology
University of Idaho
J.D. - 1L Completed
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts - Law, Crime, & Justice
University of Alberta
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