Neil Garneau
Restoration Technician at Craigdarroch Castle- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Red Seal Joinery
Industry Training Authority (ITA)Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Forklift Operator Training Certificate
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Supervising for Safety
WorkSafeBCJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Respiratory Training Qualitative Fit Testing
NorthJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Project Management Course
Constructions Sector CouncilJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Basics in Fall Protection
Construction Safety Association of OntarioJan, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Coastal Navigation
Canadian Yachting AssociationJan, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
Personal Survival and Emergency Drills
Mid-Atlantic Safety and Survival Training AssociationJan, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid Level 1
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WHIMIS Certificate
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Experience
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Craigdarroch Castle
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Restoration Technician
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Amberwood Doors Inc.
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Canada
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Joiner/Miller Supervisor
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2018
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Vintage Woodworks
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Victoria, BC
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Joiner / Restoration Dep. Head
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May 2008 - Oct 2014
Managed the sash restoration department responsible for scheduling and managing resources Performed complete restorations and rebuilds of various heritage building wood features throughout Victoria and Vancouver both off- and on-site (including finishing and glazing) Building of wood windows and doors for heritage buildings (including interpreting drawings and following detailed specifications) Safety Committee Co-Chair and First Aid team member (employee representative) Managed the sash restoration department responsible for scheduling and managing resources Performed complete restorations and rebuilds of various heritage building wood features throughout Victoria and Vancouver both off- and on-site (including finishing and glazing) Building of wood windows and doors for heritage buildings (including interpreting drawings and following detailed specifications) Safety Committee Co-Chair and First Aid team member (employee representative)
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KSL Construction Limited
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University of Manitoba
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Foreman/Supervisor
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May 2007 - Sep 2007
Managed the daily operations of demolition, renovation and construction of food courts and cafeterias at the University of Manitoba Responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of construction projects including the organization of sub-contractors, labourers and site documents Managed the daily operations of demolition, renovation and construction of food courts and cafeterias at the University of Manitoba Responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of construction projects including the organization of sub-contractors, labourers and site documents
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Billy Bishop Heritage Museum/Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum
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Owen Sound, ON
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Collections Coordinator/Curator
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Oct 2000 - Mar 2003
Organized and implemented a collections management system which included the refurbishment of artifact storage Designed and constructed nine museum exhibits that significantly increased attendance Developed and maintained registration systems for the artifact collection Wrote and evaluated museum policies, procedures and forms for collections and operations Organized and implemented a collections management system which included the refurbishment of artifact storage Designed and constructed nine museum exhibits that significantly increased attendance Developed and maintained registration systems for the artifact collection Wrote and evaluated museum policies, procedures and forms for collections and operations
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Parks Canada, Precious Metals Department
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Ottawa, ON
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Assistant
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Nov 1997 - Jun 2000
Time split in two seperate periods (November 1997 - January 1998, January 2000 - June 2000) Worked on a variety of restoration projects that included iron framed windows at Laurier House, a cast and wrought iron fence surrounding John A. Macdonald’s gravesite, and old lock mechanisms for the furniture of National Building sites Tasks involved disassembly, air abrading, metal lathe work, milling, re-caming of windows, spray painting, fabrication of new rivets, welding, reassembly and installation Show less
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Education
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University of Victoria
Professional Specialization Certificate, Heritage Conservation Planning -
Algonquin College Heritage Institute
Diploma, Heritage Carpentry and Millwork -
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma, Applied Museum Studies