Joshua Skinner
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dependable General Laborer with comprehensive background in construction, landscaping, and warehouse operations. Strengths lie in manual labor, equipment operation, safety protocols adherence, and team collaboration. Previously held roles have consistently resulted in improved efficiency and project completion within established timelines. Always eager to take on new challenges and make a measurable impact for employers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Bouchier
Fort Mackay, AB
11.2024 - Current
- Operated various tools for construction and maintenance projects.
- Assisted team members with heavy lifting and material transport.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to enhance safety.
- Collaborated with supervisors to follow project plans and schedules.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Supported equipment maintenance by performing routine inspections.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and safety awareness.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects
- Operated heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, skid steers, and tool cat with sweeper attachment
General Labour Framer
North Creek Construction
Smithville, ON
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Constructed framing structures for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate measurements and alignment.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently on job sites.
- Maintained work area cleanliness to promote safety and efficiency on site.
- Assisted in training junior framers on best practices and techniques.
- Inspected materials for quality before installation in framing processes.
- Assembled and nailed together the framework of studs, headers and sills.
- Stacked materials neatly at job sites in order to maintain a safe environment free from clutter.
General Labourer/ Leadhand/ Site Supervisor
Spitfire Construction
Beamsville, ON
01.2009 - 12.2019
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated tasks among team members to maintain workflow and productivity.
- Trained new employees on safe tool usage and construction best practices.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools to support ongoing projects.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Trained employees on company procedures and worksite safety.
- Provided guidance to team members on best practices for their tasks and duties.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Trained, mentored and supervised junior staff members.
General Labourer
Avertex
Smithville, ON
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Maintain and encourage traffic control safety procedures
- Assist in the installation of cables into wind turbines
- Spotter for heavy machinery to ensure a safe working environment
- Assist in the trenching and excavation of cables and gas lines
- Maintain and encourage all safe working Personal Protection Equipment
- In training on operating heavy machinery
- Use of hand and power tools
Manager
Jersey City
Fort McMurray, AB
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Demonstrates sales floor leadership
- Delegated tasks for the day to day operations
- Encourage and motivated staff through leading by example
- Enforces and maintained all company standards and policies ie; loss prevention, dress code, shipping and receiving procedures, payroll
- Successfully met and exceeded monthly sales budgets
- Maintained store visual presentation to the highest standard including sales and promotions
- Trained and developed all staff members to bring out the best in the company
- Dealt with all types of customers to ensure a win-win situation
Assistant Manager/MIH
Foot Locker
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Demonstrates sales floor leadership through the customer first program
- Have a hand in the day to day operations
- Encourages and motivates the staff through leading by example
- Enforces and maintains all company standard and polices ie; loss prevention, dress code, shipping and receiving procedures
- Successfully completed the Leadership Development Program
- Maintains store visual presentation to the highest standard including sales and promotions
- Teams up with the general manager in all training and development of new staff members
- Meets and exceeds all sales goals and key performance indicators
Education
Guido De Bres Christian High School
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Hand tool operation
- Power tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Construction techniques
- Safety management
- Task completion
- Time management
- Management
- Delegation
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
Certification
CPR level C
Supervising Ground Disturbance 201
Confined Space Entry and Monitor
MX4 Gas Monitor
H2S Recognition and Safety
Safe Work Permit
Common Safety Orientation
Oil Sands Heavy Equipment Awareness
Oil Sands Environmental Orientation
Canadian Natural Oil Sands General Orientation
Volunteer Experience
- Shalom Manor and Gardens, Grimsby, ON, 04/2011, Volunteer, Yvette Brasz, Maintained a safe and healthy environment for patients
- Benque/Mopan Clinic, Benque, Belize, 07/2011, Volunteer, ProWorld, Assisted Pharmacist with medications, Assisted Nurse with prescriptions (Malaria, Diabetes, Flu)
Timeline
General Laborer
Bouchier
11.2024 - Current
General Labour Framer
North Creek Construction
01.2020 - 10.2024
General Labourer
Avertex
05.2014 - 09.2014
Manager
Jersey City
09.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager/MIH
Foot Locker
01.2012 - 09.2013
General Labourer/ Leadhand/ Site Supervisor
Spitfire Construction
01.2009 - 12.2019
Guido De Bres Christian High School