Jake Blacker

Experience

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  Coulter Contracting Ltd.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  General Carpenter

  Alan Coulter (owner) is another significant contributor to the foundation of my carpentry apprenticeship. Though the company engaged in substantial residential renovation, the majority of the work was high-end commercial office interiors - renovation & new build. • Plan reading & layout • Steel stud partitions • Installation of suspended ceilings • Installation of doors & windows (metal welded & knock down assembly) • Drywall taping & painting • Extensive demolition experience • Educated on asbestos and dust barriers • Introduction to data & power plan reading Show less

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  Hollinger Construction Ltd.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  General Carpenter

  Heavy commercial cement forming for multiple Rio-Can projects in Whitby-Oshawa & Ajax • Footing/Foundation layout and forming. • Re-bar assembly • Concrete balancing and pouring • Set elevation grades using transit • Cement finishing (walls & floors)

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  MacDuff RG Contracting Ltd.

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  General Carpenter

  The foundation of my current methods: • Footing/foundation layout, forming, pouring and concrete finishing • Re-bar assembly • Residential/commercial framing • Custom roof framing - Rafter and truss roofs • Installation of doors & windows • Interior & exterior finishing (siding, drywall, taping, painting, etc) • Ceramic wall and floor tile • Cinder, brick & concrete block walls • Parging & stucco finishes • Structural steel erection & welding • Basic plumbing & electrical • Plan reading • Operation of construction equipment such as bobcats, forklifts, scissor lift, tele handlers, swing stages, motorized pulley systems, excavators, basket crane, etc. Show less

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  Coby Contracting

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Site Supervisor / Lead Carpenter

  Champs Sports - Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E - (2014) Site supervisor, typical supervisory responsibilities: organization of documents for compliance with OHSA & MOL, rectification of layout, organization of building permits and inspections, etc. Finish carpentry & supervisory responsibility on multiple retail projects across the GTA since 2010: • Brown's Shoes - Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens & Yorkdale Mall • Johnston & Murphy - Eaton Centre & Sherway Gardens • Cartier (Renovation) - 131 Bloor St. West & Yorkdale Mall • Tiffany & Co. - Sherway Gardens • Champ's - Fairview Mall • Footlocker - Dufferin Mall & Eaton Centre • Journey's - Georgian Mall & Upper Canada Mall • Fossil - Eaton Centre & Sherway Gardens • Claire's - Tanger Outlet • Steve Madden - Eaton Center • B2 - Yorkdale Mall • L'Oro Jewelry - Markville Mall Multiple other projects across the province and the GTA Show less

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  Fine Tree Woodworking Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Site Supervisor / Lead Carpenter

  Numerous residential and commercial projects.

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  J&M Construction

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  General Carpenter

  Finish carpentry & millwork installation: • Aritzia - Fairview Mall • Telus Corporate Office - 25 York St. (baseboard, raised paneling, wainscotting, millwork etc.) • The Shoreclub - 155 Wellington - Luxurious high-end millwork throughout.

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  Eastern Construction

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  General Carpenter

  Carrying out the general contractors carpentry responsibilities by providing rough and temporary construction. • University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management) - 105 St George St.

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  InDesign Construction

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Site Superintendent

  -- Harlow Sale Centre - 618 Richmond --Complete supervisory responsibility and general construction management. Principal on-site director of project. -- Bacardi Booth - Gate 233, Roger's Centre -- Installation of all millwork and floor fixtures. Layout and coordination with all trades on project. -- Portland Variety - 587 King -- Installation of millwork; including wainscotting, baseboard, crown mouldings, custom built-in cabinetry. (http://www.portlandvariety.com) -- West Bar - 510 King -- Site built curved banquettes, raised panelling to sales counters, baseboard and crown mouldings throughout. Custom Shelving to VIP area. Show less

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  PTL Carpentry

  Dec 2014 - May 2015

  Lead Carpenter

  Due to an unfortunate non-work related accident in May 2015 I suffered physical injuries and was obligated to resign. Optimistically, the incident has forced me to return to a less physical managerial position which has entailed advantageous educating and the exciting opportunity to broaden my expertise. -- Humber College - 205 Humber College Blvd -- Installation of over 250 phenolic panels on feature stair. Maintaining 2mm birds mouth mitres & 5mm vertical reveals throughout, accommodating the highest quality control standard.-- Richmond Hill Toyota - 11240 Yonge St --Installation of Lacquered panelling & cultured panels to various sections of the sales floor and lounge, kitchen install, sales floor fixtures, cash wrap and cash back.Finish Carpentry/Millwork Installation:-- McMaster University -- Hudson's Bay Company-- McMaster Health Centre-- Booklyn High School -- Multiple high-end retail projects Show less

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  Highland Commercial (affiliated with Axxys Construction)

  Jan 2016 - now

  Site Superintendent

  - Principal on-site director of entire construction project- Liaison between client, base building and construction project management- Coordination & communication with project managers, architects, engineers, all sub-trades & supervisors- Full comprehension of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical & data drawings- Crucial real-time decisions in-field regarding layout, specification changes and scheduling to accommodate and maintain timelines- Overall supervisory responsibility: OHSA & MOL compliance, rectification of layout, organization of building permits & inspectionsRETAIL CONSTRUCTION BUILDS:- Coach, Tsawwassen Mills, Delta, BC (2019)- VANS, Richmond Centre, Richmond, BC (2019)- Mackage, Oakridge Centre,Vancouver, BC (2018)- Nespresso, Metropolis, Burnaby, BC (2018)- H&M, Park Royal, Vancouver, BC (2017)- H&M, Halifax Shopping Centre, Halifax, NS (2017)- H&M, McAllister Place, Saint John, NB (2016)- H&M, Rideau Centre, Ottawa, ON (2016)- Old Navy, Yorkdale Mall, Toronto, ON (2016) Show less