Resume July 2016

1. MARY A. JOHN
76 Skeena Street
Kitimat, BC
maryalicejohn@hotmail.ca V8C 1Y9 (250) 639-6672
Employment Goal: Utilize my work experiences, education, and aptitude in a career position that is
both rewarding and satisfying to both parties.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Northern Health Authority (Kitimat General Hospital) October 01/11 to Present
 Permanent part time position at Kitimat General Hospital as Medical Laboratory Assistant.
When Eurocan Pulp & Paper closed I had the opportunity to pursue something different. I
completed the Medical Lab Assistant Certificate program at Thompson Rivers University.
 I draw blood and perform ECG’s. This includes computer work and sample send-outs.
Including inventory control, ordering on e-Rex and other forms of purchasing. Use the Kanban
method of inventory control. Patient care includes: out-patients, patients on the ward,
emergency patients and multi-level patients in long-term care.
 Confidentiality, diplomacy, and accuracy are paramount.
Hooper Homes (Portamedic), QUS (Quality Underwriting Services),
Watermark, and Exam One Dec. 2015 to Present
 Working from home, I am a private contractor for insurance collection samples and
information. This requires arranging to meet for the following: collect blood samples, urine
samples, take their vitals, preform ECG’s, and complete Paramedicals with the applicants.
 Forward the information to the company both electronically and in hard copies. Also forward
samples to labs. All done with a very time sensitive urgency.
MJ’s Ladies Gym Inc. (Kitimat, BC) Dec. 2008 to Sept. 2014
 Sold the gym September 2014. This was my hobby. I incorporated the gym myself in Oct.
2008. I did the accounting, payroll, programs, etc. - everything to do with running the gym.
 I hired the staff, paid the staff, issued T4’s and Record of Employment and paid the Work Safe
BC. Filed GST and HST every 3 months.
 Only accounting I did not do for the gym was the annual corporate tax filing.
Magnum Road Builders Nov. 01/11 to March 04/13
 Safety Coordinator. Completed incident/accident investigations. Maintain safety info for
Magnum’s ISNetworld account. Trainer/Instructor for WHMIS and safety indoctrinations.
Prepared the safety manuals. Conducted safety site inspections. Revised and updated, as
required, Magnum’s Health & Safety Program.
 Jan. 30/13 obtained my qualification as a COR Internal Auditor from BC Construction Safety
Alliance (BCCSA).

2. Magnum Road Builders and Oviatt Construction Spring/Summer of 2010
 Employed by Magnum Road Builders Inc. (May to Aug) then J. Oviatt Construction (Aug to
Sept), both sub-contractors for Bechtel Canada Inc. for contract work on the Rio Tinto
modernization work site.
 Responsible for submitting to Bechtel, for Magnum and Oviatt: Daily Reports, Monthly
Reports, Change Requests, and manage Weekly Quantities and Man Hour Reports. Worked
from the on-site trailers.
Eurocan Plup & Paper - 1992 to Mill Closure in January 2010
 Production Scheduler, Load Planner, and Shipping Coordinator (2003 to closure)
Position included: scheduled the orders on the two paper machines, load planning vessels,
barges, rail cars and trucks.
 Traffic Department – Port Facility Security Officer (2004 to closure)
 Coordinator for Entry Watch (aka: Holewatch) for annual shutdowns (2007, 2008 and 2009)
 Traffic Department – Vessel Agent and Janitorial Supervisor (2001 to 2003)
 Casual relief for: Environmental Admin. Assistant, Pulp/Steam Production Secretary,
Engineering Admin. Assistant, Papermill Admin. Assistant, Maintenance Secretary, Human
Resources Clerical, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Stores, and producing ISO Manuals for
Papermill, Pulp/Steam, and Traffic/Raw Materials Department (1992 to 2001)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PRIOR TO 1992
June 92 – Nov. 92 Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Kitimat, BC (Admin Assistant)
Jan. 88 – Apr. 90 Dr. J.R. Brookfield, Dentist office, Kirkland Lake, ON (Lab work)
Sept. 86 – Apr. 87 Ellies & Dinnen, Lawyers office, Kirkland Lake, ON (Admin Assitant)
May 85 – Nov. 85 District of Kitimat, Cashier/Clerk at Riverlodge and Tamitik
Aug. 83 – Apr. 85 Wozney & Donaldson, Lawyers office, Kitimat, BC (Receptionist)
Jan. 83 – Aug. 83 District of Kitimat, Receptionist
Oct. 80 – June 82 Eurocan Pulp & Paper, clerical in Cost Accounting
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 18 years experience in an industrial work environment.
 Strong computer skills. Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook. Others: MS Project,
Optivision Maximo, Quickbooks, and many others.
 Type accurately 70 words per minute.
 Provided safety indoctrinations, entry watch training and WHMIS training for annual
shutdown, and for new employees of Eurocan Pulp & Paper.
 Participated in the hiring of new employees for Eurocan Pulp & Paper. (Interviewing team)
 Many years experience working in all aspects of operating an office.
 As Janitorial Supervisor, implemented departmental changes, reduced manning and shifts.
Discipline issued as required (coaching session, verbal and written discipline). All job related
supervisory skills and responsibilities.
 Carried cell phone for Eurocan 24/7 as Vessel Agent, Production Scheduler, and Supervisor.
 Balance demands/priorities from different sources and interests to meet common goals of
production, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

3. PERSONAL STRENGTHS & SKILLS
 Excellent time management skills; continuously organizing and prioritizing.
 Productive, work well unsupervised; independently or as a team member.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers and the public.
 I pride myself in being able to keep things confidential. Most of my work history has required
this, and it is part of who I am.
 My personality has always been one of the planner and coordinator, whether it is holidays,
friend’s birthday, or something at work like a Pulp & Paper maintenance shutdown.
 Take pride in my work. I am responsible, accountable, dedicated, and trustworthy.
 History of very minimal sick days, enjoy good health. Accident-free work history.
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
 White belt, then yellow belt in Kaban for inventory control through Northern Health. 2016
 BCCSA – COR Internal Auditor Certificate 2012
 Thompson Rivers University – Medical Lab Assistant Certificate – Sept. 16/11
 Quickbooks – Northwest Community College, May 2011 (for MJ’s Ladies Gym)
 MS Project – Feb. 2007 (for Eurocan Pulp & Paper)
 NAIT, Pulp & Paper Technician Program, Section III, The Kraft Process – Aug. 2006
 BCIT, Port Facility Security Officer – March 2004
 CITT, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Distribution 1 – Jan. 2004
 Canscott Management Services. The Industrial Supervisor – May 2001
 DDI, Core Skills Supervisory Training Course – Dec. 2000
 Occupational First Aid Level 3 – Most Recent: Sept. 2005 (Taken since 1981)
 NWCC (North West Community College in Kitimat) – Diploma in Business Administration:
Secretarial and Accounting Programs (completed both simultaneously) – May 1992
 Night School – Principles and Practices of Insurance – April 1976
 Capilano College in North Vancouver – Retail Fashion, 1st
of 2 year course – May 1975
 Graduate from J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School, Trail, BC – June 1974
CURRENT INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
 Running, hiking, travelling, and being a grandmother.
REFERENCES – More Available on Request
Angela Eastman – long time friend. Works at Kitimat Museum 250-632-4887
Carol Gagnon – worked with her at Eurocan for many years 250-632-7844