Mathew Hardy
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in hazardous material handling and crew supervision at AAL. Proven ability to execute asbestos abatement and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in insulation and gutter installation, with a strong focus on teamwork and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards and enhancing worksite productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition Worker
AAL
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2025 - Current
- Disassembled boilers on job sites, ensuring safe removal from homes and commercial properties.
- Executed asbestos abatement tasks during demolition or renovation projects.
- Cleared debris and secured job sites to enhance safety conditions.
- Removed hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Prepared demolition sites by removing obstructions and establishing barricades.
- Disposed of debris from demolition sites in accordance with environmental guidelines.
- Separated recyclable materials, including metal beams and piping, for salvage or reuse.
- Collaborated effectively in teams or worked independently on various job sites.
Apprenticeship Mechanic
Cheapy Tire
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment during projects.
- Cleaned up any messes created during the course of the job quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
- Maintained a clean worksite by disposing of trash regularly throughout the day.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators when necessary.
- Communicated daily updates on project progress to supervisors and team leads.
- Removed debris from job sites to designated areas for disposal or recycling.
- Lifted heavy materials onto trucks for removal from the site following each project's completion.
- Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
- Provided support services such as hauling away debris or cleaning up after demolitions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Secured hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint, and mold during demolition activities.
Insulator/Supervisor
RPM Insulation
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Job responsibilities included running two work crews of guys on different worksites.
- Attic insulation, cleaning up work areas, working in narrow and tight(confined)areas.
- Operating a cube van, truck maintenance, responsible for shipping and receiving materials.
- Scheduling staff and crew for jobs, taking payments from homeowners and commercial managers.
- Operated insulation machine, ordered materials for each specific job.
- Supervised worksites and crew ensuring safety procedures were being followed and jobs were getting done in a timely manner up to our standards.
Gutter Installer
Metro Gutter
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Job responsibilities include installing, replacing, repairing gutters and downspouts for houses and buildings.
- Removing debris from worksites.
- Inspect worksites, buildings residential and commercial.
- Write up estimations of job prices, taking measurements and cutting gutters for proper fits.
- Construct, repair, alter parts, sourcing out parts needed for jobs.
- Replacing gutters, fitting brackets and determining waterflow.
Mechanic Apprenticeship
Drobot Auto
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Job responsibilities include working and following safety shop procedures.
- Working under other mechanics learning general vehicle maintenance, brake work, oil changes, running computerized diagnostic tests to identify faulty components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School
Halifax, NS01.2013
Skills
- Hazardous material handling
- Asbestos abatement
- Mechanical skills
- Warehouse operations
- Vehicle detailing
- Insulation installation
- Gutter installation
- Truck driving
- Crew supervision
- Typing proficiency 65 WPM
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Demolition Worker
AAL
09.2025 - Current
Apprenticeship Mechanic
Cheapy Tire
01.2024 - 08.2025
Insulator/Supervisor
RPM Insulation
01.2023 - 01.2024
Gutter Installer
Metro Gutter
01.2022 - 01.2023
Mechanic Apprenticeship
Drobot Auto
01.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Halifax West High School