Oliver Davies
[email protected]
613-453-4834
About Me:
Hi, I’m Oliver, but most folks call me Oli. I’m originally from Kingston, Ontario where I spent the majority of my youth between pools and rowing shells, always searching for a new activity to push my mental and physical limits. That search ended in 2018 when a good friend of mine offered me the opportunity to escape into the bush for the summer. I was 18 when I stumbled into my first season. Even though I endured countless bites and stings, some painful tendonitis, and a sneaky broken bone, here I am excited to be looking forward to my fifth. Planting is the best opportunity to explore and flirt with personal limits, you will find yourself constantly exceeding each new goal you set; and that’s why I keep coming back. When not planting, you can find me climbing rocks and surfing kelp beds in Victoria, BC. Planting provides me with the freedom to explore what makes me the happiest each winter. But as the winter goes on, my excitement levels have gone all the way up anticipating another amazing season. I’m looking forward to supporting a group of fun and dedicated planters towards a very successful season. |
Industry Experience:
I’ve spent the last 4 Summers planting, all under the same foreman for Summit. Every season I pushed myself to be better, and finally in the 2021 season I became the top planter in the company. In that time I’ve worn many different hats; I’ve spent the last 2 seasons as a primary driver, 1 season as a camp first aider, and in my last season I was my crew’s assistant crew boss. All of these roles (and plenty of wisdom from some excellent role models) have taught me invaluable skills that will help me in supporting a crew through a successful and fun season.
What I expect from my planters:
First, my overall goal is to build a crew that reflects the same positive characteristics I have been lucky to experience over my career. I want to build a family of planters who actively and honestly communicate their issues to create a positive environment which promotes respect and trust. However cliché as it sounds, the trick to having an easy season is really just to have lots of fun.
What my planters can expect from me:
Respect:
Respect is what I deem most important to having a fun and successful season, and you can trust that I will show utmost respect to all planters for their time investment into planting.
Some ‘pretty decent coaching’:
I know one or two little tricks that might make planting trees a little easier, and I am so excited to share them with a keen group. Also with a fantastic foundation of speedy Vets, each planter will have the opportunity to share each little secret they discover.
Willing to ‘giv’r’:
I will work as hard as I can to ensure those on my crew have the most opportunity to meet their goals. Though there are always a few hiccups, I’ll do what I can to stay positive as I give everything my best effort (prepare to hear me echoing some musicals).
Safety:
Safety never takes a holiday and neither will I. I am absolutely committed to ensure my crew always feels safe, both at work and home in camp. I look forward to using my first aid experience to help planters treat and prevent planting related injuries.
Transparency:
It sucks not understanding what’s going on, or why you’re doing something. I will be transparent, sharing all information I can with planters to ensure their day, shift, and season goes as smoothly as possible.
Lots of musicals:
It’s how I stay super happy everyday on the block, so expect to hear me poorly mimicking Donny Osmond in Mulan. :)
Quote:
“I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.” - George W. Bush (2009)
I’ve spent the last 4 Summers planting, all under the same foreman for Summit. Every season I pushed myself to be better, and finally in the 2021 season I became the top planter in the company. In that time I’ve worn many different hats; I’ve spent the last 2 seasons as a primary driver, 1 season as a camp first aider, and in my last season I was my crew’s assistant crew boss. All of these roles (and plenty of wisdom from some excellent role models) have taught me invaluable skills that will help me in supporting a crew through a successful and fun season.
What I expect from my planters:
First, my overall goal is to build a crew that reflects the same positive characteristics I have been lucky to experience over my career. I want to build a family of planters who actively and honestly communicate their issues to create a positive environment which promotes respect and trust. However cliché as it sounds, the trick to having an easy season is really just to have lots of fun.
What my planters can expect from me:
Respect:
Respect is what I deem most important to having a fun and successful season, and you can trust that I will show utmost respect to all planters for their time investment into planting.
Some ‘pretty decent coaching’:
I know one or two little tricks that might make planting trees a little easier, and I am so excited to share them with a keen group. Also with a fantastic foundation of speedy Vets, each planter will have the opportunity to share each little secret they discover.
Willing to ‘giv’r’:
I will work as hard as I can to ensure those on my crew have the most opportunity to meet their goals. Though there are always a few hiccups, I’ll do what I can to stay positive as I give everything my best effort (prepare to hear me echoing some musicals).
Safety:
Safety never takes a holiday and neither will I. I am absolutely committed to ensure my crew always feels safe, both at work and home in camp. I look forward to using my first aid experience to help planters treat and prevent planting related injuries.
Transparency:
It sucks not understanding what’s going on, or why you’re doing something. I will be transparent, sharing all information I can with planters to ensure their day, shift, and season goes as smoothly as possible.
Lots of musicals:
It’s how I stay super happy everyday on the block, so expect to hear me poorly mimicking Donny Osmond in Mulan. :)
Quote:
“I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.” - George W. Bush (2009)