John Mark M. Email & Phone Number

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Markham, Ontario, Canada

- Led compelling weekly health and safety discussions for a team of 6 temporary staff and 6 full-time arborists on topics such as skin protection, wildfire smoke & air quality, and safety around school zones.- Reviewed paper and electronic time logs for internal staff and contractors while accurately inputting & updating records for all city-owned trees and work order requests from residents using ArcGIS software and various Microsoft Office products.- Inspected, when needed, work orders completed by internal staff and contractors to ensure exceptional tree canopy maintenance including proper pruning, dead tree removals, and successful storm damage clearing across the City of Markham.- Researched, and developed engaging visual presentations for city staff on a variety of topics including approved tree planting species, bylaw amendments to parks & facilities and Oak wilt disease.- Created and programmed a fully functioning and interactive Excel spreadsheet to keep track of employees' active and expiring licenses & certifications - utilizing a combination of advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting.

Markham, Ontario, Canada

- Performed opening, maintenance, and closing activities of Milne Dam Conservation Park, such as setup and takedown of traffic barricades and events, removal of graffiti on buildings and bridges, and mopping of washrooms.- Operated and utilized a variety of gas-powered landscaping tools and equipment, including a Kubota RTV, Zero Turn Mower, String Trimmer, and Leaf Blower, primarily across Milne Dam Conservation Park.- Educated the public about City of Markham park policies and municipal bylaws, occasionally in collaboration with other departments and services such as bylaw enforcement and paid-duty York Regional Police officers.- Sold, processed payments and distributed weekend admission tickets for Milne Dam Conservation Park.- Maintained cleanliness in City of Markham - Parks facilities and landscapes alongside a team of up to 10 members.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

North York, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor Of Environmental Studies - Bes, Cities, Regions And Planning

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Specialist High Skills Major In Business