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TAYLOR ELLERTON

Cochrane,Canada

Summary

Experienced mining and construction professional based in Cochrane, On, with a strong background in heavy equipment operation and team coordination. Seeking to transition into a TMA Construction Supervision role to leverage leadership skills, safety-first mindset, and hands on field experience to support project success and crew development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TMA Lead Hand / Relief Shift Supervisor

Agnico Eagle
Detour Lake Mine
06.2021 - Current
  • Assist the TMA Supervisor in overseeing daily construction and maintenance activities within the Tailings Management Area (TMA).
  • Coordinate crew tasks and ensure adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures
  • Trained, mentored and supervised
  • Support planning and execution of construction projects, including equipment logistics and material handling
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between crew members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and clear communication.
  • Implemented new procedures to streamline operations and improve productivity.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices for their tasks and duties.
  • Conduct safety inspections and reporting to ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.

TMA Heavy Equipment Operator

Levert Group / Detour Lake Mine
Timmins, On
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers,and excavator to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and related activities
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
  • Supply and maintain backfill distribution of sand, rock and other materials

Equipment Operator

Rod Inglis & Company
Earlton, On
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Operated heavy equipment such as excavators and bulldozers to dig connection holes, clear bush and locating pre-existing tile and used a bulldozer to backfill.
  • Utilized Survey/GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for tile drainage purposes, Surveyed fields such as topographic survey, Laser Survey, Grade Control.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wincikaby Contracting LTD.
Englehart, ON
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Operated Heavy Equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, 40-ton articulated haul trucks.
  • Troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Load haul truck with various materials.
  • Manage stockpiles with bulldozer.

Education

5-Week Construction Training Certificate -

5th Wheel Training Institute
New Liskeard, ON
01.2014

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Englehart High School
Englehart, ON
01.2009

Certificate of Achievement in Co-operative Education - SHSM-Forestry

Englehart High School
Englehart, ON
01.2008

Skills

  • Health & Safety Oriented - Promoted health & Safety in all aspect of life
  • Adaptability - Adapt well to changing priorities in the TMA's work environment
  • Interpersonal skills - work equally well independently or as a member of a team
  • Coaching - Really enjoy helping co-workers learn new pieces of equipment and or with anything they need helped with
  • Communication Skills - Excellent written, listening skills and communicating with the rest of the team
  • Heavy Equipment Operation - operating Dozers, excavators, loaders, graders, backhoe, packer and haul trucks

Certification

  • Supervisor Common Core (July 2024)
  • First Aid & CPR-C with AED (June 2025)
  • Chainsaw Safety Certificate (January 2024)
  • Working at Heights (July 2024)
  • Techno Sub Training (June 2022)
  • WHMIS, (February 2025)
  • Basic Rigging & Lifting Mechanisms (April 2024)

References

Colin Moore, TMA Superintendent , Agnico Eagle , 705-221-1915 , Current Superintendent

Trevor Beadman, TMA Senior Supervisor, Agncio Eagle, 705-676-5714, Current Senior Supervisor

Nicholas Burkholder, TMA Supervisor, Agncio Eagle, 705-271-5287 , Current Supervisor

Timeline

TMA Lead Hand / Relief Shift Supervisor

Agnico Eagle
06.2021 - Current

TMA Heavy Equipment Operator

Levert Group / Detour Lake Mine
09.2017 - 06.2021

Equipment Operator

Rod Inglis & Company
01.2016 - 09.2017

Heavy Equipment Operator

Wincikaby Contracting LTD.
01.2012 - 08.2015

5-Week Construction Training Certificate -

5th Wheel Training Institute

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Englehart High School

Certificate of Achievement in Co-operative Education - SHSM-Forestry

Englehart High School

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