Freddy Chandler-Baas
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613-220-8369
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About me:
My name is Freddy, and I was born and raised in Ottawa. When I was 19, I moved out east to Halifax, where I’ve been studying environmental science at Dalhousie University. Growing up, sports were a big part of my life. I played baseball until I was 13, at which point swimming took over until the end of my varsity career at Dal in 2024. In 2023, I went planting for the first time and have not looked back since. Planting has given me the opportunity to meet some incredible people and learn a lot of valuable skills and lessons, all while giving me an outlet to push myself every single day. Planting has allowed me to see a side of the world I hadn’t, whether that was in my own country during the season or by funding my travels abroad in the winter. I’m really excited to continue this path as a first-year Crewboss in 2026. |
Industry Experience:
In my 2nd and 3rd seasons, I was an Assistant Crewboss (ACB), Primary Driver, and Rookie Trainer. As an ACB, I led various groups of planters on special missions and served in a general leadership role. As a Primary Driver, I was responsible for transporting people and equipment to and from the block safely. As a Rookie Trainer, I spent significant amounts of time coaching people to help them be the best at planting they can be. Additionally, I was camp first aider in my 2nd season. During my 3rd season, I was also given the opportunity to work in a Support Staff role where I was responsible for camp safety and logistics, management of people on the block, and quality control.
What you can expect from me:
Safety: In the absence of safety, nothing else matters. The number one goal is always to make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day.
Respect: Respect is an important part of any relationship, personal or professional. I am committed to creating an environment based on mutual respect.
Work Ethic: If you’re working harder than I am, I’ve done something wrong.
Organization: Organization is key to efficiency in tree planting. I will always make sure to have a comprehensive plan so that all you have to think about is planting trees.
Adaptability: Tree planting is unpredictable; things change quickly. It’s always important to be able to pivot on a dime when the situation calls for it.
Coaching and Support: I want all my planters to be the best they can be on and off the block. Whether it’s a quick tip on how to get a little faster or someone to talk to, I’m always happy to help out however I can.
What I expect from my planters:
Safety: I might be the one in charge, but safety is everyone’s responsibility. I expect my planters to adhere to safe practices and promptly make any concerns known.
Respect: Respect for yourself and everyone else in camp. The pursuit of your goals should never cause disrespect towards someone else.
Work Ethic: The planting season is short; it’s important to make the most out of every day you have. Piecework is the definitive example of “you get out of it what you put in”. Giving it your all every single day is essential to having a fulfilling season, both financially and in general.
Professionalism: Tree planting is one of the most fun jobs in the world, but it’s still a job. This means you need to show up on time, plant good trees, and conduct yourself in a way that is appropriate for a workplace.
Attitude: It takes one person to bring a crew up. It takes one person to bring a crew down. Be the former. There’s nothing wrong with a good rant at the end of a rough day, but it’s always important to find the positives. Your attitude shapes the experiences of yourself and everyone around you.
“Be curious, not judgemental” -Ted Lasso (quoting Walt Whitman)
In my 2nd and 3rd seasons, I was an Assistant Crewboss (ACB), Primary Driver, and Rookie Trainer. As an ACB, I led various groups of planters on special missions and served in a general leadership role. As a Primary Driver, I was responsible for transporting people and equipment to and from the block safely. As a Rookie Trainer, I spent significant amounts of time coaching people to help them be the best at planting they can be. Additionally, I was camp first aider in my 2nd season. During my 3rd season, I was also given the opportunity to work in a Support Staff role where I was responsible for camp safety and logistics, management of people on the block, and quality control.
What you can expect from me:
Safety: In the absence of safety, nothing else matters. The number one goal is always to make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day.
Respect: Respect is an important part of any relationship, personal or professional. I am committed to creating an environment based on mutual respect.
Work Ethic: If you’re working harder than I am, I’ve done something wrong.
Organization: Organization is key to efficiency in tree planting. I will always make sure to have a comprehensive plan so that all you have to think about is planting trees.
Adaptability: Tree planting is unpredictable; things change quickly. It’s always important to be able to pivot on a dime when the situation calls for it.
Coaching and Support: I want all my planters to be the best they can be on and off the block. Whether it’s a quick tip on how to get a little faster or someone to talk to, I’m always happy to help out however I can.
What I expect from my planters:
Safety: I might be the one in charge, but safety is everyone’s responsibility. I expect my planters to adhere to safe practices and promptly make any concerns known.
Respect: Respect for yourself and everyone else in camp. The pursuit of your goals should never cause disrespect towards someone else.
Work Ethic: The planting season is short; it’s important to make the most out of every day you have. Piecework is the definitive example of “you get out of it what you put in”. Giving it your all every single day is essential to having a fulfilling season, both financially and in general.
Professionalism: Tree planting is one of the most fun jobs in the world, but it’s still a job. This means you need to show up on time, plant good trees, and conduct yourself in a way that is appropriate for a workplace.
Attitude: It takes one person to bring a crew up. It takes one person to bring a crew down. Be the former. There’s nothing wrong with a good rant at the end of a rough day, but it’s always important to find the positives. Your attitude shapes the experiences of yourself and everyone around you.
“Be curious, not judgemental” -Ted Lasso (quoting Walt Whitman)
