Fire and Explosion Investigator
OCI Group
Moncton, NB
March 2026 — Present
- Conduct fire scene examinations to determine the origin, cause and contributing factors
- Collect and preserve physical evidence for examination and documentation
- Analyze fire patterns and ventilation effects to evaluate fire behaviour and progression
- Apply scientific methodology in the development and elimination of hypotheses
- Utilize physical evidence and scene documentation to reconstruct the fire scene to identify area of origin and evaluate potential ignition sources
- Collaborate with all interested parties
- Conduct witness interviews to establish timelines and pre-fire conditions
- Evaluate the conditions of electrical, mechanical and structural systems to determine potential contributing factors
- Prepare required investigative reports
Acting Manager, Emergency Preparedness
Government of Nunavut
Nunavut
August 2025 — February 2026
- Provide leadership, advice and guidance on emergency operations for stakeholders
- Oversee the development and implementation of Hazard Risk Assessments and Community Emergency Response Plans
- Act as primary point of contact with internal and external partners during emergency operations including during local or territorial states of emergencies
- Conduct thorough after-action reports
- Compose briefing notes and situation reports for upper levels of government
- Coordinate logistical resources to provide supplies, equipment and other aid to communities
- Participate in planning exercises with stakeholders to ensure inter-agency connections and coordinated operations
- Ensure compliance with appropriate municipal, provincial/territorial and federal regulations
- Work with federal partners to apply for assistance and recovery funds
Assistant Fire Marshal/Acting Deputy Fire Marshal
Government of Nunavut
Nunavut
January 2024 — August 2025
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections for public and private premises
- Interpret the fire safety act along with other governing codes, standards and regulations
- Compile comprehensive and detailed reports outlining violations and required corrective actions
- Develop procedural standards for internal and external partners
- Identify the need for specialized fire training and prepare/present accordingly at each of 25 community fire departments
- Maintain accurate records of fire incidents and fire watch orders for annual reporting
- Liaise with local fire chiefs and RCMP when conducting fire investigations to determine origin, cause and circumstance
- Interview witnesses and preserve evidence to ensure legal admissibly
- Work within budgetary guidelines when sourcing vendors and preparing contract documents
- Respond to public inquires and provide advice, guidance and assistance as needed
- Provide direction and support to community fire chiefs and senior administrative officers
- Organize and document search and rescue incidents by working with territorial and national partners
Lieutenant/ Firefighter
Milton Fire and Rescue Services
Milton, ON
January 2017 — December 2023
- Respond as paged to all varieties of emergencies in the community
- Lead crews into IDLH environments and direct tasks to be completed while maintaining safety
- Provide training in all areas of firefighting including driver training
- Conduct CPR and AED training and recertifications
- Record/report required training and incident information
- Maintain accurate logs for vehicles and equipment
- Attend community public education events such as food drives, car seat clinics, fairs and festivals
- Ensure personal conduct, whether acting as a firefighter or as a private citizen, exemplifies the values and professionalism required of a role model
Instructor
Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute
December 2022 — December 2023
- Conduct fire operations training sessions while adhering to FESTI methodology
- Maintain accurate training records
- Facilitate and proctor student practical exams
- Emphasize health and safety throughout training evolutions
Auxiliary Constable, Bike Officer, SIRT Member, Honour Guard
Halton Regional Police Service
Halton, ON
February 2010 — January 2020
- Attend wide variety of patrol calls such as bar fights, domestic violence, drug and traffic violations
- Conduct RIDE spot checks as per Highway Traffic Act
- Traverse all manner of terrain in search of missing persons and/or evidence
- March at parades, ceremonies, memorials and funerals while exemplifying the highest character of a police officer
