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Samantha Stymiest

Edmonton

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Reliable General Laborer offering consistent work history of quality in projects. Strong teamwork skills to complete tasks within deadlines. Well-versed in safely using power tools, loading and unloading materials.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labourer / Quality Control Inspector

Canadian National Railway
12.2018 - 10.2024
  • Remove, replace and repair tracks as well as related components.
  • Remove brush and other vegetation from between rails.
  • Performed janitorial duties and replaced products inside locomotive cabs.
  • Operated heavy equipment as needed.
  • Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
  • Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
  • Reviewed technical documents to verify code and safety compliance in both electronic and paper formats.
  • Inspected all aspects of locomotive to ensure everything was to code, including documentation for crossing borders.

Labourer

Shell Scotford Refinery
12.2016 - 11.2018
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
  • Provided fire watch, confined space, and bottle watch for other workers.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
  • Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.

Landscaper

Grasschoppers Lawn And Landscape
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sturgeon Composite High School
Edmonton, AB
05-2012

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Safe vehicle operation
  • Time management
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Repetitive work
  • Job site organization
  • Equipment operation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service
  • Physical strength

Certification

  • First Aid Certified.
  • CSO Certification.
  • CSTS Certification.
  • H2S Alive Certification.
  • WHMIS Certification.
  • Ground Disturbance Certification.
  • Fire Watch Certification.
  • Confined Space Certification
  • Licensed.

Timeline

Labourer / Quality Control Inspector

Canadian National Railway
12.2018 - 10.2024

Labourer

Shell Scotford Refinery
12.2016 - 11.2018

Landscaper

Grasschoppers Lawn And Landscape
12.2013 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Sturgeon Composite High School
Samantha Stymiest