Alan Poirier

1028 Balmoral St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0X4

(403) 529-0667
alanpoirier@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Bachelor of Social Work 2018 - 2020
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB
University Transfer: Social Work 2017 - 2018
Prerequisite courses to enter the Bachelor of Social Work program at the University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages (French) 2004
Minor: Social Studies

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education 2000 - 2003
Areas of Concentration: French Immersion, French as a Second Language
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB
Pre-B.A. / B.Ed. Program 2000
Prerequisite program to enter the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Self-Directed: Faculty Supervised, Medicine Hat, AB
BSW Practicum Student 2020
Participated in online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy trainings and applying them
to case study, participated in desk review for Indian-Canadian research project, and identified personal and social
factors that influence professional practice when working with deaf clients.

Addiction and Mental Health - Community Services, Medicine Hat, AB

BSW Practicum Student 2020
Facilitated, co-facilitated, researched, and planned Living Sober and Gift of Hope groups. Conducted screenings,
attended weekly consult meeting, observed one-on-one sessions with mental health, addictions and domestic
violence counselors, PACT Team, Crisis Team and Outreach.

École Connaught, Medicine Hat, AB

Student Instructor – French 4, Math 5/6 2003
Developed lesson plans and overall course structure based upon Alberta Education requirements. Taught 50% of
Teacher Advisor’s course load as part of the final practical component towards B.Ed.

École Connaught, Medicine Hat, AB

Volunteer Assistant 2002
Completed 100 hours of volunteer experience in French Immersion Grade 1 class to accumulate more hours of
classroom time

École St. Mary’s School, Lethbridge, AB

Student Instructor 2002
Taught 25% of Teacher Advisor’s lessons in French Immersion program. Second practical component of B.Ed.

Father Leonard Van Tighem School, Lethbridge, AB

Student Instructor – French 7, Social Studies 9 2000
Based on the Teacher Advisor’s syllabus, taught selected topics over an eight - week period. First practical
component of B.Ed.

École Connaught, Medicine Hat, AB

Classroom Assistant 1999
Completed 100 hours of classroom time assisting students as part of Medicine Hat College’s Pre - Education
program.
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RESEARCH

“Care Reforms in India: Operationalising the ‘Best Interest of the Child’ in the Child Protection Decision Making System”
Research Student 2020
Analyse data, via desk review, on children’s vulnerability, need for protection and the ‘Best Interest of the Child’ across
Canadian provinces.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society, Medicine Hat, AB

Crisis Intervention Worker 2020
Develop and maintain supportive relationships with individuals accessing programs and services through one-to-one
support, helpline, and case management, provide information about and referrals to appropriate community resources,
maintain health standards and security of the facility and maintain appropriate documentation, record keeping and
statistics.

Southland Transportation, Medicine Hat, AB

School Bus Driver 2017 - 2020
Safely transport students to and from school each day (including field trips), enforce student management policy to
maintain safe rider experience, participated in S-endorsement, propane dispensing and regular safety trainings

Real Canadian Superstore, Medicine Hat, AB

Garden Centre / Produce Associate 2017 & 2018
Receive payment, manage customer questions and complaints, take delivery of and display merchandise received from
distributors, maintain product through watering, weeding and rotation of merchandise.

Saamis Immigration Services Association, Medicine Hat, AB

ESL Instructor 2012 – 2016
Prepare and deliver lessons to new Canadians, performed benchmarking in reading, writing, listening, and speaking of
all students three times per year, direct Teacher Aide, and volunteers.

UniFirst Canada, Medicine Hat, AB

District Service Supervisor 2011 – 2012 / 2005 - 2007
Ensure that all sales routes are staffed during statutory holidays and vacations, fill in on routes when necessary,
train new Route Sales Representatives, oversee the maintenance of all route vehicles.

UniFirst Canada, Medicine Hat, AB

District Service Manager 2007 – 2011
Conduct all hiring and training of all staff, perform annual training of all Service department staff, direct monthly
safety training, conduct bi-annual visits to customers in Medicine Hat and surrounding area. Execute all tasks of
District Service Supervisor in addition to management duties.

REGISTRATIONS

Registered Social Worker (Provisional)

Alberta College of Social Workers 2020

LANGUAGES

Proficient in both oral and written French

CERTIFICATES

“Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct” 2020

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certificate 2020
Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM) 2020
Mental Health First Aid 2018
Psychological First Aid 2018
Class 2 Driver’s Licence (with 2-edorsement) 2017

REFERENCES
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Available upon request