Ken Nielsen
26271 Tatalrose RD, Burns Lake,BC
Summary
I was born and raised in a small northern town. I was taught from a very early age, anything is possible through hard work. If your not willing to put in the time don't expect other people to help. My whole working career has been based off of this. My whole life has been working in the natural resource sector, whether it was mining exploration through to forest management and beef/cattle production.
After developing the basic fundamentals of education reading, writing and arithmetic I choose to leave school at a early age. I do not regret this decision as it has made me the man I am today. Hard worker, speak from the heart and whats on my mine with out filters. This is the only way you can have honest conversations and build relationships.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Director
Babine Forest Products
03.2018 - Current
- Oversee mill operations.
- Oversee woods department.
General Manager
Chinook Community Forest
02.2016 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Board Director
Burns Lake Native Development Corporation
03.2014 - Current
- Improved board communication by streamlining meeting agendas and implementing digital tools for collaboration.
- Enhanced company performance through strategic decision-making and active involvement in executive discussions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs were understood and addressed.
- Chaired board of directors for a year.
Cattle Rancher
Self Employed
03.1997 - Current
- Increased overall herd health by implementing a comprehensive vaccination and de-worming program.
- Improved grazing efficiency with implementation of rotational grazing methods.
- Enhanced livestock productivity by utilizing selective breeding techniques for genetic improvement.
- Reduced cattle losses due to predators, employing effective fencing and guardian animals.
- Ensured proper nutrition for livestock through regular pasture management and supplemental feeding when necessary.
- Managing grass on 2500 acres.
Board Director
Chinook Comfor Limited Partnership
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Improved board communication by streamlining meeting agendas and implementing digital tools for collaboration.
- Enhanced company performance through strategic decision-making and active involvement in executive discussions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs were understood and addressed.
- Chaired board of directors for a year.
General Manager
Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Over saw Natural Resource Operations.
- Created a economic company for the Band, Hunust ot en Investment Corp.
- Brought there woodlot back into compliance.
- Got them a woodland tenure awarded.
- Created a safety program for Hunust ot en Investment Corp.
- Part of a negotiation team for work on the Coastal Gas Link line to Kitamat.
Self Employed
Ken Nielsen Trucking
03.1998 - 03.2014
- Harvesting and road building in the LTSA.
Loader Operator
Copper Bay Contracting
03.1994 - 03.1997
- Dry land sort yard
- Dewatering of logs to be spread out for scaling.
- Sorting of scaled timber, 40 sorts.
- Loading logging trucks.
- Feeding West Frasers export mill.
Supervisor of Operations
Hat Lake Logging
03.1989 - 03.1994
- Helped supervise logging operations and road building.
- Prepare bid packages for contracts, industry and provincial projects.
- Load rail cars, logging trucks.
- Mechanic
- Road Maintenance
Employee
Apollo Forest Products
03.1986 - 03.1989
- Road maintenance crew
- Dozer operator
- Truck driver
Employee
Multiple Employers
03.1983 - 03.1986
- Hand bucking on landings
- Line skidder
- Log loader operator
Education
GED -
Fort St James Secondary School
Fort St. James, BCSchool of Hard Knocks
Fort St. James, BCSkills
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- First Nations Relationships
- Microsoft 365
- Wildfire Guard Rehab
- Wildfire fighting
- Board experience
Accomplishments
- Raising my children.
- Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band woodland tenure being awarded.
- Leading a working group that led to the awarding of the Chinook Community Forest license.
- Managing of the Chinook Community Forest.
- Managing 1200 acres for beef/cattle production.
Timeline
Board Director
Babine Forest Products
03.2018 - Current
General Manager
Chinook Community Forest
02.2016 - Current
General Manager
Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band
03.2015 - 02.2017
Board Director
Burns Lake Native Development Corporation
03.2014 - Current
Board Director
Chinook Comfor Limited Partnership
03.2014 - 08.2017
Self Employed
Ken Nielsen Trucking
03.1998 - 03.2014
Cattle Rancher
Self Employed
03.1997 - Current
Loader Operator
Copper Bay Contracting
03.1994 - 03.1997
Supervisor of Operations
Hat Lake Logging
03.1989 - 03.1994
Employee
Apollo Forest Products
03.1986 - 03.1989
Employee
Multiple Employers
03.1983 - 03.1986
GED -
Fort St James Secondary School
School of Hard Knocks
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