Lucas Meyer
Lac La Biche,Canada
Summary
Recent graduate from the Nait Forest Technology Program with 2 years of summer experience in Agriculture and Forestry's Helitack program. Currently employed as a Scaler at Taylor Forest Consulting, managing contracts at multiple mills in Slave Lake and High Prairie during winter, and serving as a silviculture consultant for Alpac during summer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scaler
Taylor Forest Consulting
09.2024 - Current
- Ensure precise measurements to provide multiple Alberta mills with accurate volume tracking conversions.
- Estimate the loss of volume caused by defects and tree shape.
- Identify cull logs containing excessive amounts of unsound wood.
- Operating chainsaws and working around heavy machinery in a safe manner.
Silviculture Consultant
Taylor Forest Consulting
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Evaluated cut block access to ensure planting operations went as smooth as possible
- Performed quality survey checks to make sure accuracy on establishment surveys is sufficient
- Supervised a crew of tree planters to ensure planting quality was the highest level required by Alpac
- Took accurate weather measurements to confirm accuracy while spraying operations are under way
Helitack Crew Member
Agriculture and Forestry
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Experience on initial attack and sustained action fires
- Used field equipment like pumps, chainsaws, and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Experience with handheld radios to communicate with pilots and other members on the fire line
- Gained valuable helicopter safety knowledge and applied that to the field while working in and around them
Education
Forest Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB04.2022
Skills
- Proficient Time Management
- Hands-on learning abilities
- Clear Communication
- Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Excellent physical fitness
- Ability to complete fieldwork in remote areas
- Teamwork
- Experience with Off-Road Vehicles
Certification
- Standard First Aid
- Defensive Driving Certificate
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Chainsaw Level 2 Bucking
- Bear Awareness and Avoidance Training
- Alberta Scaling License
- ATV Training Certificate
References
- Cory St Jean, Owner and Operator of Taylor Forest Consulting, 780-212-0496
- Jordan Dyck, Silviculture Forester, 780-213-4089
- Tara Grimes, Planning Forester, tara.grimes@westfraser.com
Timeline
Scaler
Taylor Forest Consulting
09.2024 - Current
Silviculture Consultant
Taylor Forest Consulting
05.2023 - 10.2023
Helitack Crew Member
Agriculture and Forestry
04.2022 - 09.2022
Forest Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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