Murray Greydanus
Gowanstown,Ontario
Summary
Passionate university student with animal care experience seeking part-time employment or volunteer experience at the Killman Zoo. Dedicated to supporting the welfare and care of animals with a strong work ethic and love for learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treeplanter and Busdriver
Haveman Brothers Forestry Services
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05.2022 - Current
Worked in a bush camp in Northern Ontario for 10 weeks each summer. Initially responsible for planting, and later added driving a bus to my duties. Developed skills in relationship-building, perseverance, and pushing limits. Gained proficiency in operating various large vehicles (school buses, quads, trucks and trailers).
Dairy Farmer
Greydanus Farms
Gowanstown, Ontario
01.2012 - Current
Managed all aspects of dairy cow care, including bedding, feeding, and monitoring.
General Labourer
A&J DeVries Construction
Gowanstown, Ontario
06.2018 - 08.2020
Assisted tradespeople in performing measurements, cuts, and material preparations based on supervisor's guidance. Utilized both hand tools and power tools to successfully execute construction assignments.
Pig Farmer
John Greydanus Swine Farm
Gowanstown, Ontario
09.2014 - 10.2019
Performed various tasks related to pig farming including feeding, cleaning, and relocating pigs. Assisted with the birthing process of sows and piglets as well as administering necessary vaccinations. Undertook maintenance work by fixing fences around the pens when required.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Biology) -
Redeemer University
Ancaster, Ontario04.2025
Skills
I am a hard-working, friendly, dependable, strong and honest person
Certification
- Spirit Award 2017, 2018
- Redeemer Provost's List 2024
Accomplishments
Company Highballer at Haveman Brothers, Planting 271,000 trees in one season, and 10,000 in one day. 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Sound System Operator, Listowel URC 2016-2018
- Vacation Bible School Leader, Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church 2016
- Lifeguard Assistant Municipality of North Perth, 2020
- Veterinarian Job Shadowing, Newry Veterinary Services and Maitland Mobile Veterinary Services, 2022-Present
- Dog Shelter Volunteer, Hamilton Burlington SPCA, 2023-Present
References
John Haveman
807-621-6265 john@havemanbrothers.ca
John is a supervisor at Haveman Brothers Forestry Services and I have worked under his supervision for the past three years. John Haveman oversaw my training in becoming a bus driver. He has given me many hands on experiences and responsibilites relating to camp set up and take down which can be applied to other potential building projects
Spencer King
289-839-0801
Spencer is an employee at the Killman Zoo and has recently been accepted into the Ontario Veterinary College. Spencer is a friend and a classmate of mine, we have shared in study periods and our desire to be accepted to veterinary school.
Timeline
Treeplanter and Busdriver
Haveman Brothers Forestry Services
05.2022 - Current
General Labourer
A&J DeVries Construction
06.2018 - 08.2020
Pig Farmer
John Greydanus Swine Farm
09.2014 - 10.2019
Dairy Farmer
Greydanus Farms
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science (Biology) -
Redeemer University
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