Non-logging chainsaw trainers provide training for workers pursuing work outside of the logging industry, such as a construction site, lumberyard, or any workplace using chainsaws.
Trainer qualifications include:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in chainsaw operation
- Successful completion of the Introduction to Professional Chainsaw Operation (IPCO) training;
- Successful completion of IPCO Train-the-Trainer Program;
- Successful completion of a Generic Train the Trainer Program (or equivalent).
Non-logging chainsaw trainers receive refresher training and updated training material from WSN during regular refresher training sessions which are provided every three years.
All non-logging chainsaw trainers maintain a high standard of program competency and utilize the most current training program material for all training.
Non-logging trainers offer chainsaw training to meet non-logging employers unique chainsaw needs, based on WSN training material that includes all four modules of the Introduction to Professional Chainsaw Operation (IPCO) training program:
- Module 1: Chainsaw Sharpening and Maintenance
- Module 2: Safe Chainsaw Handling
- Module 3: Felling and Limbing
- Module 4: Field Practice
Non-logging Chainsaw Trainers
Al Bouchard
Kirkland Lake, ON
705-570-1377
Keenan Brine
Treebiz Training and Consulting
Beaverton, ON
416-931-2822
Bob Burke
Mike Carneiro
OMNRF
Thunder Bay, ON
807-629-2941
807-629-2941
Sam Clark
Porcupine, ON
705-773-2402
Derrick Gordon
OMNRF
Garson, ON
705-790-2120
Dylan Green
Lively, ON
705-207-9433
South Hampton, ON
519-378-6486
Mike Hayes
MSH Training and Consulting
Elmira, ON
519-635-1243
MSH Training and Consulting
Elmira, ON
519-635-1243
Jamie Healy
Barrie, ON
705-794-8733
David Jennings
Evolugen
Wawa, ON
705-856-5634
Brian Kington
Aylmer, ON
519-773-5707
Walter Koch
Koch & Associates Forestry Consultants
North Bay, Sudbury, Huntsville, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo
Northeastern Ontario
MHEO, PCO, PCS
1-705-978-1210
walterkoch511@gmail.com
Koch & Associates Forestry Consultants
North Bay, Sudbury, Huntsville, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo
Northeastern Ontario
MHEO, PCO, PCS
1-705-978-1210
walterkoch511@gmail.com
Stan Robert Kuczynski
Superior-Greenstone Dist School Brd
Manitouwadge, ON
807-826-3332
Merven Lane
South Porcupine, ON
South Porcupine, ON
705-235-1144
Stephen McGregor
Burks Falls Fire Dept
Burks Falls Fire Dept
Burks Fall, ON
705-788-4732
Jeff Pietrowski
Kitchener, ON
519-993-7540
Joe Pouliot
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
705-435-5610
Kevin Plant
Workplace Safety North
New Liskeard, ON
705-647-2255
Joe Pouliot
Greenstone Tree Service
Scugog, ON
905-986-5283
Lindsay Rowan
Gardiner Tree Timming and Removal
Douglas, ON
613-433-7183
Daniel Speckert
MNRF
Newmarket, ON
705-975-0603
Ron St.Jean
Workplace Safety North
Val Rita, ON
807-728-3930
Scott Summers
Summerwood Tree Care
Blue Mountains, ON
Blue Mountains, ON
705-351-2478
Billy Sutherland
Hearst, ON
705-698-0560
David Tarini
Specialty Services Agency
Specialty Services Agency
Dryden, ON
807-937-5490
Graham Underwood
Belwood, ON
519-831-6094
Kevin Wallingford
MNRF
Timmins, ON
705-987-6895
Dean Willand
MNRF (AFFES)
Wawa, ON
705-260-0268
Neil Woodhouse
South Porcupine, ON
705-363-0001