Robert Wydeven
Ilderton,ON
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Middlesex Centre Fire Department
- Respond to emergency (fire, MVA, and medical), Attended station training nights, Taking courses to maintain certification, First responders first aid training
Forestry- Supervisor
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
01.2020 - Current
- Direct internal and Contractor crews, respond to storm calls, Liaise with other city staff and departments to complete projects, liaise with public to resolve problems and promote good public relations, monitor performance and recommend changes to systems, procedures and methodologies to improve efficiencies, promote compliance with Health and Safety legislation and City of London policies, Budget monitoring, Equipment Procurement, Hiring and onboarding new staff, Assisting in writing contracts
Forestry – Acting Supervisor
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Direct internal and Contractor crews, respond to storm calls, working with various departments to complete special projects, liaise with public to resolve problems and promote good public relations, monitor performance and recommend changes to systems, procedures and methodologies to improve efficiencies, promote compliance with Health and Safety legislation and City of London policies
Forestry- Tree Trimmer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Trimming, removals, stump grinding, site setup, assess risk factors and decide best approach, public safety awareness, follow Health and Safety Legislative Policies
Forestry – Utility Arborist
HYDRO ONE
04.2012 - 04.2018
- Assuming Lead hand / Crew Leader positions for completing special projects, Live Line Vegetation Clearing, Trimming and removals via climbing and aerial devices, Pesticide applications, Live line tool repairs specialist, Storm damage relief throughout Ontario, Conduct monthly boom and truck inspections; submitting required documentation to head office
Parks and Recreation – Seasonal Employment Laborer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintenance of city parks, Lawn cutting, weed trimming, Baseball Field maintenance
Arborist Apprenticeship
NORM'S TREE SERVICE
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Tree trimming and removals, climbing, driving truck, hedge trimming, maintenance of equipment
Parks and Recreation – Summer Employment Laborer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Maintenance of city parks, lawn cutting, weed trimming
Education
Advanced Arborist Apprenticeship -
LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON
01.2008
Skills
- City of London, Winter 2019 managed Gypsy moth egg mass removal
- City of London, 2019 - 2 Continuous Improvement Projects
- Forestry Department Job Plan
- Forestry Department Climbing Gear Inspection Forms
- 2010 started a professional tree care service company that became a successful and respected Incorporated business with 3 full time employees
- Managed May 24th 2022 major storm 500
Professional Development
- Professional Certification in Leadership (in progress) - Western University, London, ON
- ISA TRAQ Certified
- Utility Arborist Certification (44B 200205459)
- ISA Certified Arborist (ON 1448A)
- IMS 200 Basic Safety Management, London, ON
- Working Heights Certification
- First responder first Aid and CPR Training
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Levels I and II
- NFPA 1072 Hazmat
Timeline
Forestry- Supervisor
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
01.2020 - Current
Forestry – Acting Supervisor
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
04.2019 - 01.2020
Forestry- Tree Trimmer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
05.2018 - 04.2019
Forestry – Utility Arborist
HYDRO ONE
04.2012 - 04.2018
Parks and Recreation – Seasonal Employment Laborer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
05.2011 - 10.2011
Arborist Apprenticeship
NORM'S TREE SERVICE
09.2006 - 09.2009
Parks and Recreation – Summer Employment Laborer
CORPORATION OF CITY OF LONDON
06.2006 - 08.2006
Volunteer Firefighter
Middlesex Centre Fire Department
Advanced Arborist Apprenticeship -
LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON
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