Justin Shumate
Truro,NS
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in emergency response and rescue operations, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations. Committed to leveraging expertise in public service to contribute positively as a Justice Officer with the Provencal Government. Passionate about upholding community safety and justice through dedicated service and proactive engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter • Exterior Firefighter
Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and effective firefighting techniques.
- Conducted routine equipment checks, ensuring operational readiness of firefighting tools and apparatus.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing communication and teamwork in high-pressure situations.
- Mentored junior firefighters, sharing knowledge on safety protocols and efficient response strategies.
Moving Specialist
Home Furniture
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated logistics for residential and commercial moves, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced handling time.
- Managed inventory control, tracking items to minimize loss during transportation.
Garden Associate
Home Hardware Building Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Cultivated diverse plant species ensuring optimal growth and health.
- Assisted customers with gardening advice, enhancing their experience and satisfaction.
- Operated garden maintenance equipment, maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Developed seasonal planting schedules to maximize productivity and visual appeal.
- Trained new associates on best practices for plant care and customer service.
Maintenance • General Maintenance • Head Cook
Edith Lank Camp
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed inventory controls, reducing food waste while maintaining high-quality ingredient standards.
Kitchen Staff • Fry Cook
Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
08.2021 - 08.2023
Education
Criminal Justice
Nova Scotia Community College
Truro, NS05-2027
Skills
- Full driver's license (class 5) and have access to a vehicle 24/7
- Medical response
- Proficient with IT technology
- Excellent customer service skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
Languages
English
Certification
- Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation/CID-Atlantic Police Academy/CKPN- May 2025
- TASC Suicide Prevention-Livingworks-May 2025
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness-CKPN-May 2025
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention-Crisis Prevention Institute-April 2025
- Incident Command System-ICS-May 2025
Timeline
Garden Associate
Home Hardware Building Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025
Moving Specialist
Home Furniture
06.2024 - 08.2025
Maintenance • General Maintenance • Head Cook
Edith Lank Camp
06.2023 - 09.2023
Firefighter • Exterior Firefighter
Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
02.2022 - 09.2025
Kitchen Staff • Fry Cook
Lawrencetown Volunteer Fire Department
08.2021 - 08.2023
Criminal Justice
Nova Scotia Community College