Mark Read
Parry Sound,ON
Summary
Having worked seasonally for 18 years with the Alberta Government I'm looking for a change and excited for the opportunity to try something new. Regardless the position I take pride in being hardworking, dependable and trying to show up as my best self every day.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildfire Lookout
Alberta Forestry & Parks
Fort McMurray
04.2008 - 09.2024
- Early detection & reporting of wildfires
- Daily weather reporting
Legend Lookout (2021 - 2024)
Cambrian Lookout (2014 - 2019)
Buckton Lookout (2012 - 2013)
Birch Mountain Lookout (2010 - 2011, 2020)
Ells River Lookout (2008 - 2009)
Assistant Relief Lightkeeper
Canadian Coastguard
Victoria
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Weather reporting
- Maintenance of lightstation
Scarlett Point Lightstation (Dec 8, 2021 – Feb 14, 2022)
Nootka Lightstation (March 17 – 23, 2022)
Pachena Point Lightstation (March 25 – April 1, 2022)
Pine Island Lightstation (October 26 – November 15, 2022)
Estevan Point Lightstation (November 23 – 28, 2022)
Langara Point Lightstation (December 8 – Feb 1, 2023)
Wildfire Detection Aide
Alberta Forestry & Parks
Fort McMurray
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Filled supply orders for wildfire operations
- General support for wildfire detection program
- Worked in a couple lookout towers on a relief basis
Compassman
TDB Forestry Consultants
Prince George
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Established plots to determine the species composition, size, age, health and density of forest stands.
Nestwatcher
Arizona Game & Fish Department
Sedona
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Collected observational data.
- Identified potential threats to the success of the eagles breeding cycle.
- Contacted & educated public within the breeding area.
Tree Planter
Treeline Reforestation
Gogama
05.2005 - 07.2005
- Hand planting trees
Dutch Elm Disease Surveyor
Manitoba Conservation
Winnipeg
05.2004 - 09.2004
- Surveyed both residential and rural areas throughout southern Manitoba for elm trees with Dutch elm disease.
- Educated public on Dutch elm disease.
Creel Surveyor
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Temagami
01.2003 - 03.2003
- Roving survey by snowmobile.
- Conducted angler interviews and collected biological data (fin & scale samples).
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fish & Wildlife Technology
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04-2005
Skills
- Punctual & hard working
- Dependable & Responsible
- Very easygoing/calm demeanor
- Familiar and competent enough with certain computer programs (microsoft word, office etc)
- Very independent but equally happy to work with others
- Intermediate level Spanish fluency
Affiliations
2024: Winterbreakers Hostel, South Africa
- General help
2023: La Isla Escondida Ecolodge Putamayo, Colombia
- Maintained hiking trails, general help
2020: Heimatlos Ecolodge Pataza Province, Ecuador
- Maintained and cut hiking trails
2019: Sumak Kawsay In Situ Environmental Research Station Pataza Province, Ecuador
- Maintained and cut hiking trails
2019: Reserva Los Cedros Pinchincha Province, Ecuador
- Maintained hiking trails
2019: Tampat Do Aman Ecolodge Sabah, Borneo
- Cut hiking trails
2016: Sakaerat Conservation Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve, Thailand
- Used radio telemetry to track endangered elongated tortoises.
- Gathered various ecological information (habitat types, etc).
2015: Senda Verde Wildlife Refuge Yungas, Bolivia
- Fed animals and cleaned their enclosures.
2009: Shree Om Adarsha Academy Bardia, Nepal
- Taught English to children at rural village school.
2009: Finca Amenacer Londres, Costa Rica
- Planted and harvested various fruit and vegetable crops.
Certification
- British Columbia Class 5 (car), Class 6 (motorcycle) license
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- Restricted Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
- Marine Radio Operators Certificates
- SSI Open Water Diving Certificate
- Firearms Possession & Acquisition License (PAL)
Travels
Having spent nearly 20 years now as a seasonal worker, I've been fortunate enough to spent most of my winters backbacking in over 50 countries now between travels in Asia, Latin America and Africa. I believe my comfort in adjusting to the different cultures and customs, and my ability to not only contend with but embrace the often adverse conditions could be considered an asset in most work environments.
Interests
- Hiking. Perhaps more than anything I love getting out in the forest and going for a hike.
- Canoeing/canoe tripping is another passion of mine. While my trips are limited to the fall these days and of shorter durations, I have in the past paddled up to 700km at a time on solo canoe trips mostly in northern Ontario.
- Sea Kayaking, like canoeing it's something I love to do.
- Traveling/backpacking
- Reading
Timeline
Assistant Relief Lightkeeper
Canadian Coastguard
12.2021 - 02.2023
Wildfire Lookout
Alberta Forestry & Parks
04.2008 - 09.2024
Wildfire Detection Aide
Alberta Forestry & Parks
04.2007 - 09.2007
Compassman
TDB Forestry Consultants
09.2006 - 04.2007
Nestwatcher
Arizona Game & Fish Department
01.2006 - 05.2006
Tree Planter
Treeline Reforestation
05.2005 - 07.2005
Dutch Elm Disease Surveyor
Manitoba Conservation
05.2004 - 09.2004
Creel Surveyor
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
01.2003 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Fish & Wildlife Technology
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
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