Madeline Thiffault
madeline@summitreforestation.com
1.905.706.4098

About Me
I am from Courtice, ON and recently graduated from the University of Guelph. I love travelling, renovating/re-purposing, hiking, canoeing, peanut butter, and occasionally all the above at the same time.  I grew up working on a horse farm and quickly learned to appreciate hard work days and being outside. Shortly after starting university, I began looking for a job to help me pay tuition, and I came across tree planting. Planting carried me through university, and I am now pursuing college to become a Paramedic. Tree planting is so hard that you must look within, find your push, find your intensity, and show up with it every day no matter what. This made me realize what I can achieve and how planting can positively influence my life in many ways.
 
Past Adventures
Canoe trip Guiding in Algonquin Park
Backpacking Asia
Camping around Scotland
Road-Tripping Canada
Having seven roommates for three years in University with one bathroom
Experience    
 
This will be my second year running a crew and my fifth year with Summit. I have been a driver with Summit for four years, and I also hold my OFA level 3 first aid. My crew had a successful 2019 season, and I look forward to welcoming new and experienced planters to the crew for the 2020 season!
 
Expectations
  • Push yourself and give 100% every day.
  •  Have long-term and short-term goals.
    •  You need to hold yourself accountable to these goals and strive to achieve them every day.
    • Communicate your goals to me. I am here to help you make them.
  •  Respect the camp and equipment.
  •  Be a part of the team.
    •  Show up on time and don't make others wait!
    •  Support each other and be ready to celebrate each other’s successes.
    •  Communicate and work together to accomplish goals and everyday tasks.
  •  Be a positive force on the crew.
  • Not every day is going to be perfect; you have to be able to see it through with a good attitude.
  •  Have fun!
  • This job is so hard; you have to be able to unwind and have a good time. I want my crew to celebrate and laugh together.
 
What To Expect From Me 
  •   I will always formulate a good plan and communicate it to you.
    • I want you to feel prepared for the day and be ready to work hard.
  •  I will make sure you have all the tools you need to succeed in achieving your goal.
    •  My primary goal is to see you do well and I will always look for ways to help you improve whether it be enhancing technique or pushing past an emotional barrier.
  • I will always put safety first.