Michael Pettitt has experience working as an environmental specialist conducting tasks like soil sampling and remediation. He has worked for Manitoba Conservation removing Dutch elm disease trees and for Aski Geosciences conducting environmental site assessments, soil testing, and remediation projects. He is looking for field work where he can apply his experience in areas like environmental monitoring, soil analysis, and remediation.

1. Michael Pettitt, B.Sc. (4-yr)
5-667 Sara Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0Y8 | (204) 990-8221 | pettixxmw@hotmail.com
Summary
I am an environmental specialist with a background in dutch elm disease removal, soil and water quality
sampling and surveying. Most recently I have worked with MB Conservation's forestry branch cutting and
removing Dutch elm disease affected trees in rural Manitoba. Previously I have acted as a residential site
inspector on First Nation projects including soil remediation, environmental/geotechnical site
assessments, air quality testing, data analysis and report writing with Aski Geosciences Limited. I am
looking for employment in a field setting where my experience will be an asset.
Recent Experience
GENERAL LABOURER | MANITOBA CONSERVATION | JULY 2014 TO MARCH 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
 WHMIS training
 Worked outside in a variety of weather conditions
 Removed Dutch Elm diseased trees in Lockport, Teulon, RM of Ritchot and
Swan River
 Maintained good relationships with co-workers
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST | ASKI GEOSCIENCES LTD | AUGUST 2010 TO DECEMBER 2013
HIGHLIGHTS
 Effective communication skills
 Able to work in remote locations and adapt to working conditions
 Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel
 Ability to understand technical specifications
 Surveying experience with Total Station, GPS and Auto Level
 Trained new employees in how to use various survey and laboratory
equipment
 Experience conducting sieve analysis and moisture measurements on soil
samples
 Familiar with MB Conservation and CCME remediation guidelines

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SOIL REMEDIATION
PROJECTS
 Site inspection and soil monitoring for Soil Remediation, Community Gas
Bar, Wasagamack First Nation, Wasagamack, Manitoba (2013)
 Site inspection for construction activities and soil/water monitoring for
Soil Remediation, School Tankfarm site, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation,
Pukatawagan, Manitoba (2010–2013)
 Injection of hydrocarbon oxidizing agents, Nursing Station Residence,
Brochet, MB (2012)
 Injection of hydrocarbon oxidizing agents, School buildings and residence,
Shamattawa, MB (2012)
 Fire/fuel spill site cleanup, McMunn Motor Inn, Hwy #1 east of Prawda,
MB (2012)
 Site inspection service for Injection of hydrocarbon oxidizing agents,
Sherridon, Manitoba (2010)
 Site inspections for landfarm construction and soil/water monitoring
for Soil Remediation, Sayisi Dene First Nation, Tadoule Lake, Manitoba
(2010–2013)
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE
ASSESSMENTS
 Diesel spill, Marcel Colomb First Nation, Black Sturgeon IR, MB (2013)
 Sampling soil stockpile, Suncor Energy Ltd, Arborg, MB (2013)
 Sampling soil stockpile, Suncor Energy Ltd, the Pas, MB (2013)
 Phase I ESA, Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Elphinstone, MB (2012)
 Phase I/II ESA, Calmont Trucking, Logan Ave, Winnipeg, MB (2012)
 Phase II ESA, Mathias Colomb First Nation, Pawistik Falls, MB (2012)
 Phase II ESA, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Pukatawagan, Manitoba (2012)
 Diesel spill at water treatment plant, Marcel Colomb First Nation,
Black Sturgeon IR, MB (2012)
 Phase II ESA, York Factory First Nation, York Landing, Manitoba (2011)
 Phase II ESA, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Nelson House, Manitoba (2011)
 Phase II ESA, Woodlands, Manitoba (2011)
 Phase II ESA, Barren Lands First Nation, Brochet, Manitoba (2010)
 Phase II ESA, Northlands First Nation, Lac Brochet, Manitoba (2010)
 Phase II ESA, War Lake First Nation, Ilford, Manitoba (2010)
GEOTECHNICAL
ASSESSMENTS
 Sieve and moisture analysis, Split Lake First Nation, Split Lake, MB (2013)
 Sieve and moisture analysis, Ebb and Flow First Nation, Ebb and Flow, MB
(2013)
 Sampling and sieve analysis, Future Development Area, Dauphin River, MB
(2012)
 Sieve analysis for rock crushing activities, God's Lake, MB (2012)
 Geotechnical assessment for Nursing Station Expansion, Barren Lands First
Nation, Brochet, MB (2011)
 Soil sampling, surveying and sieve analysis, York Landing First Nation,
York Landing, Manitoba (2011)
TANK REMOVALS Soil sampling for fuel/waste oil tank removals at various commercial sites in Winnipeg:
 Custom Truck Sales Inc, 357 Oak Point Hwy (2012)
 Tempo gas bar, 390 Dawson Road (2012)

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 Jim Gauthier Chevrolet, 1400 McPhillips St (2012)
 McNaught Automotive, 634 Portage Ave (2012)
AIR QUALITY SAMPLING  Conducted air quality sampling, Little Grand Rapids First Nation,
Little Grand Rapids, MB (2012)
 Conducted air quality sampling, Barren Lands First Nation,
Brochet, Manitoba (2011)
 Conducted air quality sampling, Sayisi Dene First Nation,
Tadoule Lake, Manitoba (2011)
 Conducted air quality sampling, St Theresa Point First Nation,
St Theresa Point, Manitoba (2011)
Additional Experience
Gas Attendant, June 2014, June 2009 - August 2010
Red River Co-Op - Winnipeg, MB
Pumped gas/diesel and washed windows for customers, as well as handled cash and card transactions.
Field Assistant, June 2008 - August 2008
Manitoba Geological Survey - Winnipeg and Thompson, MB
Conducted GPS survey of rock outcrops on the shore of South Indian Lake, Pine Lake and Partridge Breast
Lake, maintaining a bush camp and collecting rock samples for geochronology and geochemical analysis.
Field Assistant, June 2007 - August 2007
University of Manitoba - Churchill, MB
Assisted in an entomology field study in Churchill collecting insect specimens for identification.
Also volunteered with other research teams to help with field collections.
Education
CHAINSAW SAFETY TRAINING | MANITOBA CONSERVATION | JULY 2014
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL WRITING COURSE | ECO CANADA | JUNE 2014
FIRST AID / CPR CERTIFIED | CANADIAN RED CROSS | DECEMBER 2014 TO DECEMBER 2017

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WHMIS CERTIFICATION | WHMIS.CA | FEBRUARY 2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (4 YEAR) | UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG | 2009
· Major: Physical Geography
· Minor: Mathematics
· Related coursework: Soil Science, Geology, Glacial Processes, Aerial Photography / Remote Sensing
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | KELVIN HIGH SCHOOL | 2004
References available on request.