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Peter LePoidevin

Vanderhoof,BC

Summary

Dynamic project manager and forestry expert with a proven track record at Avison Management Services Ltd., adept in sustainable forestry practices and project management. Excelled in team leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and environmental awareness. Skilled in silviculture practices and forest inventory, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Projects

Avison Management Services Ltd.
08.2009 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects through effective time management skills and prioritization techniques.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes that increased efficiency across all projects.
  • Mentored and coached team members, promoting professional growth and skill development.
  • Coordinated with other departments to create comprehensive plans addressing all aspects of assigned projects.
  • Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
  • Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
  • Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
  • Maintained accurate records of fieldwork activities, facilitating efficient reporting procedures for regulatory agencies or clients involved in forestry projects.
  • Contributed to the development of effective silvicultural prescriptions based on detailed site evaluations and analysis of stand dynamics.
  • Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts as needed during emergency situations, protecting valuable natural resources from further destruction.
  • Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.

Forestry Technician

Poderosa Forestry
04.2005 - 08.2009
  • Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
  • Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.
  • Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
  • Maintained accurate records of fieldwork activities, facilitating efficient reporting procedures for regulatory agencies or clients involved in forestry projects.
  • Conducted timber cruises and inventory, providing critical data for sustainable forest management decisions.

Small Scale Salvage Logger

Self-employed
01.2002 - 04.2005
  • Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.
  • Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
  • Handled bucking of trees and removed cut-down limbs.
  • Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
  • Utilized GPS technology for precise mapping of harvest areas, increasing operational accuracy.
  • Optimized felling strategies to minimize damage to residual trees and surrounding vegetation.
  • Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.
  • Checked timber stands to assess sales volume and potential quality and marked timber for harvesting.

Education

No Degree -

Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School
Fraser Lake, BC
06-1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Environmental awareness
  • Decision-making
  • Project management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Schedule management
  • Silviculture practices
  • Sustainable forestry practices
  • Forest inventory
  • Scheduling and planning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification


  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - St. John Ambulance
  • Basic Wildland Firefighter Training S-100
  • Boater Education Certificate
  • Chainsaw Safety & Operation Certification
  • ATV/Snowmobile Operator Safety Certificate - CSC
  • BC Driver's License
  • Avalanche Skills Training - Hangfire Avalanche Training
  • BC Accredited Silviculture Surveyor - Ministry of Forests
  • Waste Survey Course - BC Forest Waste and Fibre Services Ltd.
  • Spruce beetle Ground Survey Course - UNBC Continuing Studies
  • Effective Delegation & Motivating Teams - UNBC Continuing Studies
  • Managing Safety from the Supervisor's Perspective - WSBC
  • Foundations for H&S Excellence - BCCSA
  • Health and Safety Committees - CCOHS

Timeline

Manager, Projects

Avison Management Services Ltd.
08.2009 - Current

Forestry Technician

Poderosa Forestry
04.2005 - 08.2009

Small Scale Salvage Logger

Self-employed
01.2002 - 04.2005

No Degree -

Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary School

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