Dj Kirton

Journeyman Concrete Finisher and Cement Mason with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional concrete work across industrial, commercial, and residential projects throughout Western Canada. Extensive experience on high-profile projects including kearl lake, CNRL Horizon, Suncor Firebag, Agrium Potash mines, and many more. Recognized for superior craftsmanship, strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork while consistently completing projects on schedule and to the highest standards.

Concrete Finisher / Cement Mason / Foreman / General Foreman - Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Local 222 - Fort McMurray, Alberta

(2012-03 - 2024-01)

• Completed large-scale industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects throughout Alberta.
• Worked on oil sands facilities, mines, potash plants, mills, schools, recreation centres, arenas, water parks, skateboard parks, commercial buildings, and municipal infrastructure.
• Specialized in concrete placement, finishing, restoration, epoxy systems, grinding, coring, cutting, decorative finishes, and repairs.
• Advanced into multiple leadership roles including Foreman, General Foreman, Fireproofer, and Epoxy Flooring Specialist.
• Supervised crews of up to 20 tradespeople while maintaining exceptional production, quality, and safety standards.
• Earned a reputation for delivering premium-quality workmanship on complex, high-profile projects.

Owner / Operator - HD Concrete Services Ltd. - Vernon, British Columbia

(2015-03 - 2021-11)

• Founded and operated a successful residential and commercial concrete contracting company.
• Managed estimating, scheduling, customer relations, project planning, quality control, and employee supervision.
• Led a crew of five full-time employees while completing projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Specialized in custom driveways, garages, basements, patios, sidewalks, pool decks, stairs, and structural slabs.
• Produced premium decorative finishes including polished concrete, stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, acid stain, broom finishes, swirl finishes, and epoxy flooring.

Concrete Finisher / Landscaper - P-Ban Concrete - Fort McMurray, Alberta

(2009-02 - 2012-03)

Placed and Finished Large Commercial and industrial slabs Gained a strong understanding of safety protocol on sites that are extremely safety oriented. Worked extremely long hours anywhere from 10-18 hour days Gained a strong understanding in the importance of timing when it comes to finishing from load to load on large floors.

Concrete Finisher Foreman - Kirton's Concrete - Vernon, British Columbia

(2002-06 - 2008-12)

• Began working in the family concrete business, developing extensive hands-on experience from an early age.
• Operated power trowels independently by age 15.
• Promoted to Foreman by age 17.
• Managed crews, ordered materials, coordinated projects, and ensured quality workmanship on residential and commercial projects.

College Certificate - Sociology - Vancouver Island University