Conor Johnston

Arborist/Foreman/Labourer - Redmond's Tree Service

Owen Sound, ON - Email me on Indeed: indeed.com/r/Conor-Johnston/d82370c208444954

Willing to relocate to: Owen Sound, ON - Port Elgin, ON - Southampton, PE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Arborist/Foreman/Labourer
Redmond's Tree Service - Owen Sound, ON - May 2011 to Present
Seven years working experience in the Arboriculture Industry
Five years of hydro line clearing experience, working around high and low voltage lines
Crew leader of 4-5 men
Ensure safety and compliance with the Aborist Safe Work Practices (ASWP) and the Ontario Health and
Safety Act (OHSA)
Provide Pre-Job Briefs at each job site to ensure my crew is aware of the task and the dangers associated-
and that they can identify controls/boundaries to limit any hazards
Complete quality assurance checks on equipment/machinery
Complete job contracts for highway maintenance and repairs with The Ministry of Transportation
Maintain time frame of contracts to maximize profits and provide reasonable customer costs
Conduct Job Site Reviews before each task to maintain a safe work area
Maintain accurate written work logs
Oversee and mentor new hires while educating them in the tree service industry
Wear proper PPE
Conduct Post-Job Briefs with crew to discuss what worked/didn't work for future jobs
Use of Human Performance Tools to limit, anticipate and catch errors

Well experienced in the following aspects of the Arboriculture industry:

Tree removal and cleanup

Tree climbing and complex rigging
Tree trimming and pruning (Power tools & hand tools)
Stump grinding
Emerald Ash Bore Inspections
Hydro line clearing for the MTO
Skid steer operation
Light crane lift (HIAB)
60 and 65 foot bucket truck operations

EDUCATION

Certificate
Humber College - Toronto, ON
January 2016 to April 2017

Fanshawe College - London, ON

May 2014
SKILLS

time management (Less than 1 year)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Certified Arborist
2017 to Present

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Strong communication, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Flexible work schedule with experience working on-call and overtime hours
Strong manual labour skills
Strong ability to work independently and as a team
Excellent ability to perform work accurately and efficiently in stressful environments
Enjoys learning from others in the field