Human Resources Natural Resource
Resume:
To: Human Resources Department Manager
RE: Employment Opportunity
Dear Human Resources Manager,
Please accept the attached resume as my application for a position with your organization.
I have recently graduated from Sault College’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in the Natural Resource / Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement program. This program was designed to attract students who have a passion for the natural environment, providing a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement and natural resource crime scene inspection principles. The program provided practical knowledge of many elements of natural resources and environmental law, while providing us an opportunity to interact and interview a number of skilled law enforcement personnel in the Sault Ste. Marie region of Ontario.
Prior to my time at Sault College, I graduated, in April 2024, from Fleming College’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, in Lindsay, Ontario, from their Ecosystem Management Technician program. This program enhanced my appreciation of the fragile nature of our ecosystems and my desire to help preserve and protect as much of the existing ecosystems as possible, while balancing the needs of society advancing construction development and infrastructure enhancements into a variety of ecosystems. The program at Fleming College provided a comprehensive understanding of ecosystems, including the observation, data collection and analysis of organisms within a specific community. It provided practical knowledge of many elements of an ecosystem, with the field camp providing us an opportunity to apply our knowledge of field guides, mapping, site investigations and analysis. In addition, the program introduced us to the application of some industry specific tools, including “ArcGIS Pro” software, for documenting and correlating research information into reports and maps.
I enrolled in these 2 programs, to provide myself with an opportunity to work in a career which aligns with my passion for nature and to work to assist our natural ecosystems to survive and flourish.
Communication and Administration Skills:
Written communication skills to accurately document information and prepare reports.
Confident verbal communication and presentation skills.
Familiar with the development and delivery of technical presentations related to ecosystems and natural resource / environmental law.
Experienced with all typical office software (email, word, excel, internet).
Enforcement and Compliance Expertise:
Educated in the identification of non-compliance situations and assessing the associated level of risk; leading to the determination of appropriate corrective actions.
Capable of applying law enforcement and investigation techniques, methods and procedures, lawful search and seizures; and effective understanding of the rules of evidence.
Fundamental understanding of the preparation of documents for court proceedings.
Problem-solving and Situational Judgement:
Able to establish a sound decision in stressful situations and potential life-threatening situations.
Trained at Sault College in the principles of Natural Resource legislation & enforcement techniques.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Able to identify and take-appropriate level of response to situational factors and make timely decisions.
Conflict Resolution and Relationship Building Skills:
Ability to identify potential conflicts and de-escalate intense situations.
Ability to influence and persuade others.
Specialized Technical Expertise:
Knowledge of natural resource law and investigation, ecosystem management, wildlife identification (mammals, fish, birds, insects, trees), wildlife in captivity, and public land usage.
Familiarity with “ArcGis Pro” software and the use of GPS equipment.
In addition to my education, I have summer and part-time experience which has shown me the importance of good collaboration, communication and pride in a job well done. For instance, at Kerr Industries, as a result of my high-quality, fast build times, I was requested to detail the vehicles which were to be inspected by the Toronto Police Chief and the General Motors senior executives; and I was requested to re-organize the vehicle intake lot to optimize the vehicle staging area and increase retrieval productivity. The lot consisted of 300 new, factory direct, light passenger vehicles including cars, SUVs, trucks and passenger vans.
I look forward to an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications in more detail and to discuss how I could contribute to the ongoing success of your organization. You can reach me at 289-***-**** or at *****.*.*****@*****.***.
Please note, I hold a valid G Class Driver’s License and have a reliable vehicle.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application and resume.
Sincerely,
Logan A. Major (He/Him)
Natural Resource / Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement, Sault College – Expected Graduate – Spring 2025
Logan A. Major
106 Lobb Court
Bowmanville, Ontario
*****.*.*****@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS
Student in Sault College’s Natural Resource / Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement Program – Expected graduation spring 2025
Hardworking, energetic employee who takes employment responsibility seriously
Driven to complete tasks safely, within expected time and quality requirements
Demonstrated communication and analytical skills, working in collaborative team environments and as an individual
Committed to taking extra courses to enhance current competencies and to meet job requirements and additional challenges
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
2024 – Present
Natural Resources / Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement
Educational and applied field skills consisting of:
Federal and Provincial legislation.
Criminal and Civil law.
Practical investigative field training sessions.
Workshops and field sessions with conservation officers, environmental compliance officers, OPP, RCMP, and Anishinabek police services.
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Lindsay, ON
2022 – 2024
Ecosystem Management Technician
Educational and applied field skills consisting of:
Aquatic Monitoring.
Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) stream sampling protocol.
Benthic macroinvertebrates and zooplankton identification.
Forest plot measurement, with use of clinometer, diameter tape and DBH calipers.
Identification tests for different native species of trees, fish, birds, mammals and insects.
Soil profiling and identification.
ArcGIS fundamentals, including ArcMap.
Fundamental Microsoft word and excel capabilities.
EMPLOYMENT
WSP Canada, Whitby, ON
2024
ASPHALT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Conducted asphalt lab testing, including MRD; BRD; moisture test; compaction test; sample splitting, extracting and sifting.
Provided input to technical reports.
Conducted lab safety inspections.
Completed inventory reviews and preparation of supply requisitions.
Kerr Industries, Oshawa, ON
2023
AUTOMOTIVE INSTALLER
Installed after-market component upgrades into police vehicles, including partitions, skid plates and block heaters
Detailed vehicles for customer shop inspections.
Optimized layout of vehicle intake lot.
Junior’s Handmade Sourdough Pizza, Bowmanville, ON
2020 – 2022
CUSTOMER SERVICE / PIZZA COOK /DELIVERY DRIVER
Conducted food preparation, pizza assembly, cooking and delivery.
Responsible for interacting with customers, taking orders and processing payments.
Planned delivery routes, to make sure all pizzas were delivered hot and fresh.
Payment collection included cash, debit and credit cards.
Created some new items which were added to the menu.
Newcastle Paintball, Newcastle, ON
2019 – 2021
FIELD SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIAN
Facilitated paintball participation of small groups (10-40 people), including company events and team building sessions, high school outings, and parties.
Acted as the safety representative to ensure that all participants understood the important safety factors required to have a safe and fun experience, including preparation and review of participant safety forms.
oSafety activities included daily walkdowns of the paintball fields and testing, inspection and repairs of paintball markers.
Quality control activities included testing, inspection and repairs of the rental paintball markers; and testing and setting the velocity of personal paintball markers that were brought to the facility.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT
2018 – 2022
Various Jobs
Lawn and garden maintenance, including cutting, edging, aeration, tree trimming, tree planting and tree removal.
Assisted with installation of hardscape features, moving larges stones, tamping screening and laying interlocking stone.
Experience using lawn tractor to remove large stone and debris.
Driveway sealing.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
2024
Maintenance Volunteer
Conducted general maintenance.
Constructed animal habitats, shelters and enclosures.
Kawartha Land Trust
2023
Tall Grass Prairie Seed Collection
Collected little blue stem, big blue stem and yellow prairie grass seeds to help Bally Duff Trails to enhance the development of their tall grass prairie.
Bowmanville Highschool
2018 – 2019
Concession Operator
Operated and managed the food and drink concession during high school drama performances.
Activities included stocking and re-stocking the concession and operation of the concession.
End of shift activities included checking the inventory and balancing the revenue and expenses.
Oakville and Clarington – Soccer and Hockey Associations
2018 – 2019
House league assistant coach (soccer and hockey)
Supported the coaching team with skill development during hockey practices, demonstrating specific skills and drills to younger participants and setting up and demobilizing drill set-ups.
COURSES AND CERTIFICATES
Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Wilderness Medical Associates International, at Sault College
2025
CPR – Wilderness Medical Associates, at Sault College
2025
PAL – Possession Acquisition License - Unrestricted
2025
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (2024) – For interaction with youth in an educational environment
2024
RECOGNITION
Honor Roll Graduate – Bowmanville Highschool, Clarington, ON
2022
“Me to We” Tribe Citizenship Award for community involvement (sole recipient)
Sunningdale Public School, Oakville, ON
2018
INTERESTS
Hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing & portaging, hockey, football, soccer, skiing, paintball
REFERENCES
Mr. Ryan Hobson
Mr. Kyle Wood
Ms. Kari Walmsley
Bryon Cosgrove
Manager
Manager
Part-time Faculty, Ecosystem Management / Conservation Biology
Professor – Natural Resources and Environmental Law
WSP Canada
Kerr Industries
Fleming College
Sault College
Whitby, ON
Oshawa, ON
Lindsay, ON
Sault St. Marie, ON
705-***-**** x 1128
705-***-**** x 2462
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