Dedicated professional with hands-on experience at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, excelling in physical labor and data entry. A collaborative team member with a strong work ethic, adept at operating forklifts and skid steers. Committed to maintaining safety standards while achieving project goals efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Labor/ Research Assistant
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lethbridge, AB
11.2024 - Current
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep the warehouse organized
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines
Understood and followed oral and written directions
Completed a variety of physical labor tasks
Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time
Ensured safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping
Preformed greenhouse building repairs and maintenance
Able to apply and calculate fertilizer rates
Assisted with data entry/ collection
Wetland Technician/Laborer
K&S Growers Ltd.
Vulcan, AB
04.2024 - 11.2024
Used various hand tools on jobsites to complete landscaping tasks
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines
Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property
Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations
Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained
Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences
Installed and performed minor repairs on greenhouse irrigation systems
Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately
Regulated greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems
Directed and monitored work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting
Harvested plants and transplanted or potted and labeled
Delivered plant orders to the specified destination in a safe and timely manner
Installed specific plant materials on jobsites in the assigned planting zones
Worked outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Maintained inventory of plants, trees and bushes
Installer
Southern Irrigation
Lethbridge, AB
10.2022 - 11.2023
Ensured safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
Completed a variety of physical labor tasks
Preformed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time
Worked with fellow team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines
Cut, measured, and glued PVC pipe to meet requirements for completion of subsurface-drip irrigation projects
Sorted and organized items in the warehouse, using pallet jacks and forklifts
Transported equipment and parts with truck and trailer to jobsites
Worked with fellow team members to assemble and complete different pump assemblies
Read and follow blueprints used in the building and completion of pump houses, filter houses, and Fertigation systems in greenhouses
Trained on a fusing machine to assemble various lengths and densities of HDPE pipe
Delivered friendly service and provided one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment
Operated on company skid steer/mini excavator
General Laborer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lethbridge, AB
07.2022 - 10.2022
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines
Understood and followed oral and written directions
Completed variety of physical labor tasks
Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time
Ensured safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping
Felt plant's leaves and noted coloring to detect insects or diseases
Preformed greenhouse building repairs and maintenance
Able to apply and calculate fertilizer rates
Aided with data collection/ entry on various research projects
Wetland Technician/Laborer
K&S Growers Ltd.
Vulcan, AB
04.2018 - 07.2022
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines
Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property
Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations
Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained
Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences
Installed and performed minor repairs on greenhouse irrigation systems
Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately
Regulated greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems
Felt plant's leaves and noted coloring to detect insects or diseases
Directed and monitored work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting
Harvested plants and transplanted or potted and labeled
Delivered plant orders to the specified destination in a safe and timely manner
Installed specific plant materials on jobsites in the assigned planting zones
Worked outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration
Maintained Performed gardening work, propagation, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning
Maintained inventory of plants, trees and bushes
Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety
Planted, staked, mulched and watered shrubs and trees
Wetland Technician/Laborer
Knutson & Shaw Growers LTD
Vulcan, AB
07.2012 - 08.2017
Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained
Routinely pruned and trimmed plants to promote healthy growth and remove diseases
Installed and performed minor repairs on greenhouse irrigation systems
Planted seeds and bulbs after preparing soil and fertilizer appropriately
Regulated greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems
Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping
Identified plants, pests and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers
Harvested plants and transplanted or potted and labeled
Planted seedlings, containerized trees and shrubs for wetland restoration
Transported trees and shrubs to and from planting sites
Performed gardening work, propagation, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning
Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures
Planted, staked, mulched and watered shrubs and trees
Maintained inventory of plants, trees and bushes
Education
High School Diploma -
County Central High School
Vulcan, AB
06.2014
Some College - Canadian Studies
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
Skills
Eagerness to Learn
Collaborative Team Member
Attention to Detail
Punctual and Reliable
Skid Steer Operation Experience
Approachable Demeanor
Good Work Ethic
Trailer Handling
Forklift Operation
Data Entry/ recording
Safety practices
Physical labor
Additional Information
Served as President of the Catholic Young Adults club for two years while attending college., Member of the Champion 4-H multi-club: Light horse project. Participated in various volunteer activities while a member., Volunteered with the high school mentorship program while in Grades 11, and 12.
References
Ray Shaw, Knutson & Shaw Growers Ltd, (403) 485-7536
Cody Shearer, K&S Growers Ltd, (403) 601-4263
Jillian Shearer, K&S Growers Ltd, (403) 795-3598
David O'Donnell, Southern Irrigation, (403) 596-8446
Charles Geddes, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, (403) 360-2466
Timeline
General Labor/ Research Assistant
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
11.2024 - Current
Wetland Technician/Laborer
K&S Growers Ltd.
04.2024 - 11.2024
Installer
Southern Irrigation
10.2022 - 11.2023
General Laborer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
07.2022 - 10.2022
Wetland Technician/Laborer
K&S Growers Ltd.
04.2018 - 07.2022
Wetland Technician/Laborer
Knutson & Shaw Growers LTD
07.2012 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
County Central High School
Some College - Canadian Studies
Lethbridge College
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