JOHN GORRIE
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
- To obtain long term local employment to support my family
- To meaningfully contribute in large scale construction projects within a safe work environment
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Red seal carpenter
Horizon Concrete Construction Ltd.
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Worked as red seal carpenter alongside other carpenters building door/window buck, elevator platforms, setting and infilling Skydeck, constructing drop capitols and structual concrete beams
- Various form setting and concrete pouring duties including vibrating slabs
- Construction of scaffolding and gaurdrail systems
H&S Coordinator/ Mewp Instuctor
Total Saftey
2019 - 2024
- In addition to All Forming employment
- Coordinated safety training sessions for staff, enhancing compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing safety protocols to improve workplace safety standards.
- Organized and maintained documentation for safety inspections, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Supported incident reporting processes, streamlining communication between departments for timely resolutions.
- Conducted Boom/Scissor lift theory and practical training
Lead hand formsetter
All forming International
12.2013 - 10.2024
- Multiple 10 story high rise projects
- Multiple commercial projects including high schools and retirement homes
- Lead hand formsetter.
- Health and Safety representative.
- Union Steward.
- Supervised and delegated to small crews of labourers and formsetters.
Self Employed Carpenter
Self Employed
2012 - 2024
- Fit work interspersed over the years between jobs or on personal time
- Designed and constructed decks, gazebos, additions, custom house framing, renovations.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate measurements and specifications for various projects.
- Collaborated with clients to design tailored solutions that met their specific needs and preferences.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment while operating power tools.
Apprenticeship
Dynamic Industries
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Coal mine expansion projects
- Complete apprenticeship.
- Scaffolding experience up to 60 m in height.
- Installed false floors over 300ft in elevation.
- Formed concrete slabs, machine bases, steel door frame installation and grouting.
- Confined space and fall-protection used almost daily in a very safety oriented environment.
3rd year apprentice carpenter
Gisborne Construction
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Gold/Copper mine construction
- Worked as a 3rd year apprentice carpenter.
- Performed concrete forming and placing of concrete.
- Erected scaffolding up to 20 m in height.
- Primary first aid attendant.
- Steel stud framing.
Swamper
Lariat Water Hauling
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Oilfield cleanup/Maintenance
- Worked as a swamper on a combo unit(vacuum truck) for 6 months.
- Cleaned and maintained oilfield buildings and equipment.
- Experience working around sweet and sour gasses(H2S gas).
Apprenticeship
Western Versatile Construction (WVCC)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- BC Hydro Aberfeldie Dam redevelopment project.
- 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship served.
- Heavy industrial gang forms were built then lifted into place via crane.
- Multiple concrete pours over 300 cubic meters.
- Member of high angle rescue team and OFA lvl 3 first aid attendant.
- Experienced concrete forming, concrete finishing and placement.
Labour work
Vector Projects
01.2007
- Construction of high school and labour work, primarily slab prep, including rebar and wire mesh, as well as concrete placement
Education
Red seal certified Carpenter -
College of the Rockies
01-2012
Completed Grade 12 - undefined
Sparwood Secondary School
Sparwood, BC01-2007
Skills
- Experienced in commercial and Industrial construction
- Organized and reliable
- A team-player who can work independently
- High personal safety standards
- Experience working with and installing rebar
- Experience working around cranes and heavy equipment
- Experience erecting system, Safeway, and tube & clamp scaffolding (not licensed in ON)
- Experience working in running processing plants and around running conveyor belts
- Participant of rescue teams
- Experienced in the following forming systems: Skydeck, Fly tables, Gang panels (Pascal, Meva and Peri), Duraform, ICF(Nudura), Hand made wooden gang panels, Fastform, Simons panels, Hand built radius walls, Lumber footings, Reverse stringers for cast in place stairs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Joint HS Cerification 2016
- Mewp Train the trainer 2022
- Mewp Operation 2024
- Hoisting and Rigging 2025
- Working at Heights 2025
- WHMIS 2025
Timeline
Red seal carpenter
Horizon Concrete Construction Ltd.
11.2024 - 06.2026
Lead hand formsetter
All forming International
12.2013 - 10.2024
Apprenticeship
Dynamic Industries
06.2011 - 09.2012
3rd year apprentice carpenter
Gisborne Construction
06.2010 - 11.2010
Swamper
Lariat Water Hauling
01.2010 - 06.2010
Apprenticeship
Western Versatile Construction (WVCC)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Labour work
Vector Projects
01.2007
Completed Grade 12 - undefined
Sparwood Secondary School
H&S Coordinator/ Mewp Instuctor
Total Saftey
2019 - 2024
Self Employed Carpenter
Self Employed
2012 - 2024
Red seal certified Carpenter -
College of the Rockies