John Proctor
Langford,BC
Summary
Royal Canadian Navy veteran and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly learning new skills. Looking to pursue career as Barge Operator.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spill Response Technician - Deckhand
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
Victoria, BC
04.2022 - Current
- Provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects.
- Act as a Deckhand on Spill Response Vessels.
- Act as Master of small vessels.
- Maintain spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response ready at all times.
Deckhand
Gulf Island Water Taxi
Sidney, BC
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in all situations dealing with Pilots and CFIA Agents.
- Kept detailed records in official log book to include departure/arrival times, personnel onboard, and fueling reports.
- Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
- Conducted small vessel drills to include fire, flood, and person overboard.
Naval Communicator
Royal Canadian Navy
Victoria, BC
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues with communications systems and maintain operational effectiveness.
- Supervised and provided training to junior sailors on Radio-teletype, computer networking, and visual communications.
- Used telecommunications systems, HF/VHF/UHF radios and various IT systems to communicate with command teams.
Education
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Supervision of An Oil Transfer Operation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
North Vancouver, BC10-2023
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Maritime Studies
Western Maritime Institute
Ladysmith, BC03.2022
Skills
- Knowledge of local coastlines
- Emergency response
- Team Player & Collaboration
- Leadership
- Prioritization & Adaptability
Certification
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- MED STCW Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Advanced Firefighting (Expires 2028)
- Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial
- Marine Advanced First Aid
References
David White, Former Colleague - Royal Canadian Navy
(250)-507-6817
Pete Van Roozendaal, Current Captain - Gulf Island Water Taxi
(250) 880-2178
Amie Renaud , Friend
(778) 533-0213
Timeline
Spill Response Technician - Deckhand
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Deckhand
Gulf Island Water Taxi
09.2021 - Current
Naval Communicator
Royal Canadian Navy
10.2010 - 09.2021
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Supervision of An Oil Transfer Operation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Maritime Studies
Western Maritime Institute
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
- MED STCW Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Advanced Firefighting (Expires 2028)
- Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial
- Marine Advanced First Aid
Similar Profiles
Sunny SunSunny Sun
Accounting Clerk at Western Canada Marine Response CorporationAccounting Clerk at Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
Zachariah DoseZachariah Dose
Captain - Master 60T at Western Pacific MarineCaptain - Master 60T at Western Pacific Marine
KANCHAN SHARMAKANCHAN SHARMA
Retail Spot Specialist at Western Canada Lottery Corporation, Western Canada Lottery CorporationRetail Spot Specialist at Western Canada Lottery Corporation, Western Canada Lottery Corporation