Patrick Lafreniere
Greater Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in construction and construction management, specializing in civil, road-building, and surface mining projects. Proven track record of supervising diverse teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. Leadership emphasizes rigorous safety standards and efficient workflows, resulting in high-quality outcomes.
Proven leader with expertise in directing teams and managing complex projects to meet strategic objectives. Skilled in creating efficient processes that uphold high standards and align with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and dedication to achieving excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
Caron Equipment, Cote Gold Mine
01.2026 - Current
- Operate excavators to support site construction activities while meeting production and safety expectations
- Complete daily pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment is in good working condition, reliable, and minimize potential for downtime
- Work closely with Supervisors and crew members to execute excavation plans accurately and efficiently
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine excavation requirements
- Communicate progress and any challenges to support safe operations and planning, as well as report all hazards and incidents to reduce or eliminate probability of recurrence
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Labelle Trucking
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Supported road building and other civil construction projects as a subcontractor
- Operated various types of equipment to complete grading, excavation, site prep and site clean up
- Coordinated daily activities with survey and labour crews to keep work on track
- Reinforced safe work procedures and supported new employee training as necessary
Fleet Manager/Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator
Denis Gratton Construction Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed fleet readiness and the coordination of equipment required for project demands
- Scheduled and ensured completion of all annual maintenance requirements and non routine maintenance for fleet of company vehicles, tractor trucks, triaxle trucks, trailers, and various types of heavy equipment requirements for safe and compliant operations
- Operated equipment as required to meet production schedules and priorities
Working Supervisor/Project Coordinator/Shop Supervisor/Estimator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Marc Lafreniere Construction Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2021
- Progressive roles supporting operations planning, estimating, shop oversight, and field execution of all projects
- Operated heavy equipment such as excavator, dozer, loader, and backhoe for a variety of construction related projects
Education
Mining and Civil Engineering Technologist - undefined
College Boreal
Sudbury, ON01.2009
Heavy Duty and Automotive Apprenticeship - undefined
Marc Lafreniere Construction Inc.
01.2007
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Ecole Secondaire Hanmer
01.2006
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation Excavator proficiency Dozer expertise Loader skills Backhoe operation
- Equipment inspections
- Safety and compliance management OSHA regulations adherence Risk assessment and mitigation
- Effective communication Problem solving Analytical thinking
- Efficient time management Multitasking abilities Attention to detail
- Site preparation
- Trench work
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Written and verbal communication
- Stress tolerance
- Environmental awareness
- Safety procedures
- Trench digging
- Load securing
- Soil classification
Languages
English and French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Common Core - Generic First Line Supervisor
- Surface Common Core
- Confined Space Awareness
- Traffic Control Safety
- Heavy Equipment Training (various)
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Caron Equipment, Cote Gold Mine
01.2026 - Current
Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Labelle Trucking
01.2023 - 01.2026
Fleet Manager/Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator
Denis Gratton Construction Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Working Supervisor/Project Coordinator/Shop Supervisor/Estimator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Marc Lafreniere Construction Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2021
Mining and Civil Engineering Technologist - undefined
College Boreal
Heavy Duty and Automotive Apprenticeship - undefined
Marc Lafreniere Construction Inc.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Ecole Secondaire Hanmer