Gregory W Patenaude

• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •

CORE SKILLS

o Contributed to the enhancement of the OH&S program and Health and safety program
o Strong communication and facilitation skills
o Excellent supervisory management skills
o Energetic, reliable and punctual
o Computer knowledge of IMIS, Dispatch, FIRES, Outlook and Microsoft Office applications
o Demonstrates situational awareness on daily basis even during stressful situations
o Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
o Enjoys contributing to a team effort and creating a safe work environment
o Excellent organizational and time management skills
o Flexible, adaptable and responsible
o Highly motivated independent worker or as a team player
o Exceptional mechanical skills – auto body and small engines

EDUCATION

• General Education Diploma - GED •

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Works / Wildland Manger November 2021 – Current

Transportation safety officer, HSC, HSR East Prairie Metis Settlement, AB

o Supervise Public Utility projects, employees, services and contractors.

o Oversee the construction, repair and maintenance of Settlement public buildings.
o Supervise the usage of settlement equipment allocated to the Public Works department by
ensuring proper storage, maintenance and repair of Settlement equipment.
o Negotiate with outside agencies, contractors and suppliers as required.
o Prepare project schedules, coordinate projects and monitor results achieved, to ensure that
contractors are completing work according to Terms of Reference.
o Review and approve invoices received from contractors and forward to the Administrator for final
approval.
o Implement, supervise and monitor the Wildland Department and any expenditures and work
crews related to this program. Maintain daily cost sheets and other documentation related to this
program.
o Managing multiple departments that holds 20-40 personal employees and contractors.
o Mange multiple contractors and contract and agreements Supervise department staff, water
treatment plant and casual labourers. Annually evaluate department staff in accordance with the
Personnel Policy and make recommendations, to the Administrator, areas that require
development and/or further training.
o In conjunction with Administrator, prepare work plans and budget projections for off Settlement
construction projects and rental of Settlement equipment.
o Develop a working relationship with government and other outside agencies that relate to this
department (i.e.: Alberta Transportation, etc.).
o Prepare monthly activity report.
o Inspect, investigate and report, to the Administrator, on matters related to occupational Health
and Safety.
o Responsible for the construction and maintenance of Settlement roads. Responsible for
overseeing the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant.
o Oversee the management of Settlement housing repair programs and projects.
o Adhere to the confidentiality requirements of the Settlement.
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• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •
o Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont.

Camp Supervisor April – September 2020

Government of Alberta - Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, Slave Lake Forest Area, Wabasca Staging Camp

 Provision of service to personal before, during, and after visitation

o Brief and assign rooms to personnel as they arrive in camp
o Order and receive equipment & Supplies required for camp operations
o Complete onsite maintenance as required.
o Oversee catering & janitorial contracts for the camp.
o Maintain counts and order aviation fuel as required.
o Interact with local fire centre in particular the local logistics room.
o Complete required paperwork daily for camp operations.
o Perform all work in a safe manner, reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
o Be familiar with applicable policies and standard operating procedures.
o Be available for possible export to other areas.

Floorhand January – March 2020

Precision Drilling Corporations, Rig 133 Super Single Light

o Working on the drill floor to assist in drilling operations.

o Performs rig up, rig down, and operating activities, This includes the operating of the tongs, slips
mud-can and stripper to connect and disconnect drilling pipe, tubular and drilling bits or tools.
o Performs nippling up or nippling down of the BOP.
o Responsible for housekeeping activities on the rig, washing, chipping, painting and maintenance.
o Assist the Derrickhand with mud-mixing duties. This includes assisting within the mud pit, mud
pump and chemical shack.
o Ensure usage of proper safety equipment
o Learn and adhere to the Company’s Safety Program and government safety regulations
o Ability to comply with company guidelines and work in a safe manner
o Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Warehouse Stockkeeper April - September 2016 – 2019 Fire

seasons
Government of Alberta - Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, Slave Lake Forest Area, Wabasca Staging Camp

o Supervised in the set up and breakdown of the warehouse and camp.

o Filled roles on Incident Management teams and other ICS positions provincially as required.

o Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing of equipment and supplies to Forestry staff.
o Coordinated the transportation of equipment and supplies to particular locations.
o Refurbished and restocked equipment in a time efficient manner to deal with incidents.
o Built and maintained equipment kits for fire line duties.
o Entered and tracked equipment in the Inventory Management Information System (IMIS).
o Assisted the Detection Program by purchasing and the delivery of equipment, groceries, and
supplies to Lookout Towers.
o Responded to Wildfire Dispatches in multiple roles and positions when required.
o Operated the forklift in loading and unloading of delivery trucks.
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• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont.

Swamper 2 / labourer November 2018 – March 2019

Tribal North Energy Services, High Prairie Ab

o Assist operators/drivers with tasks on jobs sites with super heaters or with securing loads.
o Assist with super heater hourly readings and safety checks
o Assist with site set up and break down at job sites locations.
o Give appropriate standard hand signals for each equipment movement.
o Complete paperwork for shop/field work. Drivers logs, Pre/post trips, & hazard assessments.
o Continue to perform shop duties when required. Cleaning and maintenance of trucks/trailers.
o Assist with preparing super heaters for yearly certification, cleaning and maintenance of heaters.
o Ensure quality work being completed in a safely timely manner.
o Participate in all tailgate meetings and complete the appropriate documentation.
o Report all hazards, then secure of all hazard to make site safe.

Man-up Supervisor April – September 2015 (Summer

Season)
Government of Alberta - Agriculture and Forestry, Slave Lake Forest Area, High Prairie Staging camp

o Supervised seasonal wildfire crews during Pre-suppression and Suppression activities.

o Obtained and completed daily projects and wildfire assignments from Duty Officer.
o Completed daily safety briefings with assigned crew to address all anticipated working conditions
and potential hazards to ensure crew safety.
o Trained and mentored assigned crew to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.
o Completed all wildfire reports, timesheets and incident reports accurately and in a timely manner.
o Completed all operations in accordance with Departmental Policies, Standard Operating
Procedures, Business Rules and the OH&S Act/Code & Regulations.
o Supported the Wildfire Detection and Prevention programs when needed.

Firetack Crew Leader April – September 2011 - 2014 Summer Seasons

East Prairie Metis Settlement, Slave Lake Forest Area, High Prairie Staging camp

o Reported to Man up supervisor or Incident Commander.

o Received and completed daily projects or wildfire assignments.
o Attend safety briefings and conference calls to address all anticipated working conditions and
potential hazards to ensure workers safety.
o Kept all crew members engaged with objectives at hand.
o Trained and mentored assigned crew to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities to fight
wildfires in a safe and efficient manner.
o Reported and filed all incidents, accidents and injuries to contractor and forestry representative.

Custodian / Maintenance March 2010 - April 2011

East Prairie Metis Settlement – Administration

o Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors

o Disposing of trash and emptying trash receptacles.
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• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •
o Waxing furniture and cleaning fixtures.
o Keeping buildings free from indoor pests.
o Maintaining cleaning equipment, performing minor repairs
o Maintaining inventory of cleaning agents and equipment.
o Ensuring equipment and lights are switched off, and premises are locked after hours.
o Collaborating with contract cleaning service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cont.

Crew Supervisor / Chainsaw Operator 2007 – 2017 (winter season)

East Prairie Metis Settlement – Public Works

o Conduct tailgate safety meetings and hazard assessments,

o Complete paperwork for field work, per/post trips on vehicles.
o Complete task or objective at hand in a safe timely manner.
o Operate chainsaw falling; slashing, and bucking of trees,
o Work side by side with heavy equipment.
o Flagging hazardous trees, holes, power lines
o Ensure road safety signs are in place.
o Maintenance on trucks, trailers and equipment.

Fire Smart Crew Member October 2006 – January 2007

Jasper National Parks – Parks Canada

o Complete safety ticket training

o Complete tree and bush survey for fire smart cutting and burning
o Conduct safe tree falling in an around the town of Jasper
o Operate chainsaw falling; slashing, and bucking of trees,
o Safe burning of piles using burning fuels (gasoline and diesel)
o Attend and participate safety meetings, JSA, safety hazard assessments
o Complete maintenance on chainsaws, and brush saws.

Junior Forest Ranger July- August – 2006 summer

Agriculture and Forestry, Slave Lake Forest Area, High Prairie Staging camp

o Built and cleared trails for outdoor recreation and activities.

o Assisted in the restoration of wildlife habitats.
o Toured and learned about lumber mills.
o Conducted a variety of forest surveys.
o Experienced tree planting.
o Obtained knowledge of helicopter safety and working around helicopters.
o Conducted stream assessments and learned lake biology.
o Learned traditional ecological values.

Summer Student July -August 2002 -2005 Summer

East Prairie Metis Settlement – Public Works

o Complete basic safety ticket training (TDG, WHIMIS, STANDARD FIRST AID)
o Conduct safe work practice with lawn mower, weed trimmer and heavy lifting
o Elder yard cleanup of debris and garbage and grass cutting
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• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •
o Public sector of grass cutting and clean up
o Roadside clean up along highways
o Job shadowing

CERTIFICATIONS

◦ Operator Licence - Class 5 ◦ Green Defensive Driving

◦ Fork-Lift Safety Operation ◦ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Awareness
◦ Incident Command System 1-100 ◦ Incident Command System 1-200
◦ Restricted Radio Operator – Aeronautical ◦ H2S Alive
◦ Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and AED ◦ Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
system
◦ Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Ground ◦ Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Air
◦ Construction Safety Training System - 2020 ◦ Petroleum Safety Training
◦ WTA – Chainsaw – Level 3 Intermediate Faller ◦ Food Sanitation and Hygiene
◦ Bear Awareness ◦ FOIP Focus on Privacy
◦ Managing Information at work – eCourse ◦ Type 1 Wildfire Crew Leader
◦ S-290 Principles of Fire Behaviour ◦ S-291 Understanding Fire Weather index system
◦ s-292 Canadian Forest Fire Behaviour ◦ S-134 Wildland Fire Safety on the Fireline
◦ Cyber Security – ELearning ◦ FOIP – ELearning
◦ Information Management – ELearning ◦ Physical Security – ELearning

ORIENTATION

o Chevron Online HSE Orientation

o Paramount Worksite Orientation
o Shell Online General HSE Orientation
o Cenovus online orientations
o New Employee Orientation Online – Rig based Employees

Volunteered

o Volunteered in my community events (quad rally, bingo working, evening youth events, fund raising etc…)
o Assisted with river watch during Community flooding
o Jr. Mentor member with Metis Settlement Youth Network Society
o Treasury for East Prairie Youth Committee
o Mentored youths and fellow peers in my community
Gregory W Patenaude
• Po Box 3498 High Prairie Ab, T0G-1E0 • [email protected] • 780-507-9778 • •

REFERENCE

o Brent Perih ◦ Wildfire Technician ◦ 780-891-3860

o Raymond Supernault ◦ Elected Official ◦ 780-523-8323

o Vance Soto ◦ Friend ◦ 780-524-6723