Ryan Turna

Exploration Geologist

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Timeline
About me
Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technician
Education
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
  2015 - 2016
  HVAC-R Technician Certificate Trades
- The University of British Columbia
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Geology/Earth Science, General
Experience
- Brett Resources Inc.
  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006
  Exploration Geologist
  The work involved soil, silt and rock sampling, magnetometer surveying, setting up and taking down camp. Soil and silt sampling was done in 50-metre spacing along 1500-metre lines. Helped build camp in a helicopter-supported project. Used carpentry skills and tools. Prepared and off-loaded helicopter sling-loads.
- Barker Minerals Ltd.
  Apr 2007 - Aug 2007
  Exploration Geologist
  The work involved lining drills, cutting drill core using a rock table saw, core teching, prospecting and rock sampling in thick BC bush and cutting lines in the bush to enable geophysics surveyor easy access through the property.
- UBC Diamond Lab
  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
  Laboratory Assistant
  The work involved scanning and tracing minerals in drill core on to the computer. I identified diamond indicator minerals using a microscope and colour coded each mineral using a digital pen and pad to trace over them on the computer scanned photo.
- Teck Resources Limited
  Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
  Exploration Geologist
  The work involved 1 month of prospecting for kimberlite rock and sampling glacial till in Nunavut and 1 month of geological mapping and rock sampling in Labrador. The one month in Labrador I also helped with geophysics crews by running conductive wire through rocky terrain. I also worked on creating a geologic map.
- Kinross Gold Corporation
  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
  Exploration Geologist
  The work involved geological mapping, cutting/teching drill core, mapping/sampling the geology of trenches and drill site recon. I also helped with trench reclamation and drill pad building. I worked in a remote camp on a rotation of 4 weeks on, 1 week off. Much of the work was physical and involved driving 4-wheel quads and flying in helicopters.
- Costmine Intelligence
  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013
  Geological Analyst
  The work involved maintaining an up-to-date database of all publicly traded mining and exploration companies. I did this by analyzing technical reports, annuals, quarterlies, drill core logs and news releases and updating company profiles.
- G.W. Landscapes / Grant Street Properties
  Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
  Landscape Maintenance Supervisor / Laborer
  General commercial and residential building care & maintenance including lawn care, landscaping/hardscaping, interior/exterior painting, demolition, office renovations/moves, etc.
- True North Comfort
  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
  HVAC Apprentice
  Air conditioning service and installation
- Airstream Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
  Jan 2017 - Mar 2020
  HVAC Apprentice
  HVAC Service Technician
- Ashton Mechanical Group
  Jul 2020 - May 2024
  Heating & Air Conditioning Service Technician
  Commercial HVAC Service Tech
Licenses & Certifications
- Red Seal Certificate of Qualification - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  Industry Training Authority (ITA)
  Aug 2021
- • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certificate
  BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology
  Jul 2016
- Refrigeration Mechanic Level 4
  RTI Refrigeration Training Institute
  Apr 2021
- Small Commercial Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculations
  HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada)
  Nov 2021
- Class Gas B Gas Fitter
  Technical Safety BC
  Oct 2021