Find a Non-Logging Chainsaw Trainer

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: 

  1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in chainsaw operation
  2. Successful completion of the Introduction to Professional Chainsaw Operation (IPCO) training;
  3. Successful completion of IPCO Train-the-Trainer Program;
  4. 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
 
Coleman Boomhour
Trees & Beyond Ltd. 
Clayne, ON
613-848-0752
 
Bob Burke
Smith Falls, ON
613-264-4420
oldguyspeaks@gmail.com
   
Dean Buttici
Magnetawan
(705)-783-5649
 
Kyle Chalmers
Toronto, ON
905-999-4331
 
Blair Devolin
Devolin Services
Corbeil, ON P0H 1K0
705-498-8837
 
Ryan Dewell
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Aurora, ON
647-216-9797
ryan.dewel@trca.ca
 
Jeff Dickie
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Oakville, ON
647-232-8650
jeff.dickie@trca.ca
  
Philip Duncan
Cornwall, ON
613-551-1042
 
Ryan Gagnon
Richmond, ON
613-489-2100
 
Gerald Guenkel
South Hampton, ON
519-378-6486
 
Mike Hayes
MSH Training and Consulting
Elmira, ON
519-635-1243
 
Jamie Healy
Barrie, ON
705-794-8733
 
David Jennings
Evolugen
Wawa, ON
705-856-5634
 
Michael Kane
Pheonix Fire Services
705-987-6171
 
Kevin King
Tulloch Geomotics
705-254-9549
 
Brian Kington
Aylmer, ON
519-773-5707
 
Shawn Landry
Rideau Valley Tree Service
Kemptville, ON
613-790-6010
 
Samuel Little
TLDSB
Haliburton, ON
705-457-0509
samuel.little@tldsb.on.ca
 
Jacob Outram 
Outram Tree Solutions
IPCO non logging
705-457-7087
 
Joe Pouliot
Sir Sanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
705-435-5610
  
Joe Pouliot
Greenstone Tree Service
Scugog, ON
905-986-5283
  
Bernie Stockermans HBScF CRSP
North Bay, ON
705-498-4406
 
Sault College - School of Natural Environment
Sault Ste. Marie
705-759-2554
 
Scott Summers
Summerwood Tree Care
Blue Mountains, ON
705-351-8478
 
David Tarini
Specialty Services Agency
Dryden, ON
807-937-5490
 
Graham Underwood
Belwood, ON 
519-831-6094