John Kerry Watson
Pembroke,ON
Summary
Resilient professional with a background in emergency response management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in incident command, risk assessment, and team leadership. Excel at communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to deliver effective outcomes under pressure.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain (Retired)
Atomic Energy Canada Limited/ Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Chalk River, Ontario
03.1996 - 04.2024
- Assisting the Platoon Chief regarding administrative oversight of assigned personnel, the operation of the station and all activities pertaining to the platoon
- Assigning tasks and supervising members of the platoon regarding fire station maintenance and checking, testing inspection of equipment and apparatus
- Delivering operational training to the platoon and Fire Emergency Response Group (FERG) members through a combination of drills, exercises and one on one or group coaching
- Step into Platoon Chief role when required
Maintenance Worker
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
Pembroke, Ontario
06.1990 - 03.1996
- Performed routine inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Complete various tasks in the renovations of schools throughout Renfrew County
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and work areas consistently.
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Goal setting
- Crisis management
- Written communication
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management
- Records management
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Activity reporting
Timeline
Fire Captain (Retired)
Atomic Energy Canada Limited/ Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
03.1996 - 04.2024
Maintenance Worker
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
06.1990 - 03.1996