Cameron Oswald
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
As a dedicated professional in the HVAC industry with a solid record and significant background, I continuously look for opportunities to learn and expand my skills to facilitate company growth.
I am confident and trustworthy with a positive attitude to finding solutions, listening to the customers needs and concerns and acting in good faith to drive sales and to meet or surpass targets.
My goal is focused on developing long term relationships for future sales and assure customer satisfaction.
My recent roll as Supervisor and Manager gave me and the company great satisfaction in helping the customer and our technicians with exceptional service. and installations.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor - New Homes Manager
Neda Heating & Cooling
Winnipeg, Manitoba
07.2023 - Current
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
President/Owner - HVAC Company
Cameron’s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd
Winnipeg, MB
05.2004 - 04.2023
- Drive New Product and Equipment Sales for long term Customer Relationships to both the Commercial and Residential Industry
- Attend Technical Equipment Communicating Services Training
- Attend Dealership training as new products come to market
- Receive and respond to calls for Sales and Emergency Service
- Provide all Department of Labour Permits as needed
- Collaborated with Customers, General Contractors, Representatives, Supervisors, Co-workers and Sub-Contractors
- Provide Manitoba Hydro Financing Contracts to Customer
- Provide Free Estimates and Warranty to the Customer
- Troubleshooting on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, boilers, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements of local building, Gas Codes and safety codes.
- Design and Fabricate and Installs with General Contractor (Currently Roost Custom Builders and Oak Bluff Estates)
- Sales and Installation to Residential and small Commercial jobs (eg) Ledcor, Pcl and other General Contractors
- HRV Installs and balancing
Supervisor/Forman/Service
Reliable Heating and Air Conditioner
Winnipeg, MB
05.2002 - 06.2004
- Supervised projects to uphold scheduled requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Sales of equipment/ventilation needs to commercial and Residential Geothermal and Heat Pumps
- Fabrication and Installation of ductwork commercial and residential
- Air Conditioning and Heating Technician to Wendy’s Restaurants, Bars/Lounges City Wide including Residential Customers
Sheet Metal Worker
Quality Air Control
Winnipeg, MB
09.2001 - 03.2002
- Fabricate and install duct work to Commercial and Industrial Buildings
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement, VAV boxes Controls and fire dampers
- Address ventilation, air conditioning and heating system issues.
- Installed, altered and repaired sheet metal products and equipment - adjusted and balance /VAV boxes to corporate buildings to meet CFM system design.
- Bristol Air - MUA Units and large high to medium pressure Paint Booth Installation. Blow pipe/dust collection, pluma vent installations and maintenance
HVAC Installer/Fabricator/Sales/Service Tech
Johnson Plumbing and Heating Ltd
Estevan, SK
05.1982 - 08.2001
- HVAC - Air Conditioning/Heat pumps, Geothermal, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Sales and Installations, Gas Piping
- Commercial and Residential flashing etc.
- Service and Install Commercial RTU Units, MUA Units.
- Service Technician to Residential and Commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Plumbing/Pipe-fitting, Boilers, Chillers Sheetmetal, fabricate - duct work for large commercial jobs.
- Ventilation Installations - paint booths, dust collectors, exhaust hoods etc
- Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment.
- Supervisor/Forman on large jobs including Schools, Oil field compressor sites, Natural Gas Plants, Coal (Boundry Dam) and Shand Power Plant. Producers Pipeline (now EnBridge) Control Room Maintenance
- Attend employee meetings and training to learn about new techniques, trends and technologies.
- Work with Plumbing Mechanical Drawings and Duct Work along with the Mechanical Engineer and Architects, Testing and Air Balancing
- Estimate and takeoff
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board
Saskatchewan Department of Labour
Saskatoon, SK
03.1996 - 07.1996
- Permission from my employer Johnson Plumbing and Heating to attend: Meetings and workshops as a group of like trades to help write the residential ventilation code
Education
Lennox - Air Condition Controls - Charging SH And SubCool
Lennox
Winnipeg, MB03.2017
Certificate - Business Leads And Organizational Skills
Lennox Training
Winnipeg, MB02.2014
Controls Tech - HVAC Commercial Controls And Testing
Lennox
Winnipeg, MB02.2009
Mopia - Ozone - Freon Gas Licensing - Freon Recovery, Safety And Containment
Mopia
Winnipeg, MB04.2005
Heat Pump - Geothermal Installation Certification
Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB04.2004
Manitoba Department of Labour Gas License - Natural Gas And Propane
Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB02.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Gas License
Department of Labour
Saskatoon, SK01.1996
Board Member - Apprenticeship Board For Ventilation Code
Saskatchewan Department of Labour
Saskatoon, SK01.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Sheet Metal Worker Red Seal Certified
Kelsey Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Saskatoon, SK06.1994
Distinguished Graduate of The Year - HVAC
Kelsey Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Saskatoon, SK06.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Plumbing And Piping Trades
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB04.1980
High School Diploma -
William Morton Collegiate
Gladstone, MB10.1979
Skills
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Sales, Service and Installation
- Sheet Metal Fabrication - Ductwork
- Design/takeoff and Pricing
- Reading and Interpreting mechanical drawings
- Equipment/Product Quotes and Finalizing Contracts
- Excellent Sales Skills and Customer Relations Management
- Fast Decision Making
- Sales Tracking
- Great Communication Skills
- Strive for 100% Customer Satisfaction
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Excellent Focus and Follow-Through
- Team Player and also work great as an Individual
- Problem Solving, Anticipation and Resolution skills
- Daily Planning and Organizational Skills
- High Drive to Meet Sales Quota
- Originality and Creativity
- Eager to help others and a good listener
- Experienced and Dedicated to Company Goals
- Committed to the highest Customer Relationships
- Supervisory/Management Skills
- Computer Office Skills
- Quoting new projects and Retro
Heat Pump Training
- Gree Heat Pump training - controls and sizing - Installation 2024
Lennox Training
- 454a Freon - Controls, Tools and Installation. Safety Precautions - 2025
Timeline
Supervisor - New Homes Manager
Neda Heating & Cooling
07.2023 - Current
President/Owner - HVAC Company
Cameron’s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd
05.2004 - 04.2023
Supervisor/Forman/Service
Reliable Heating and Air Conditioner
05.2002 - 06.2004
Sheet Metal Worker
Quality Air Control
09.2001 - 03.2002
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board
Saskatchewan Department of Labour
03.1996 - 07.1996
HVAC Installer/Fabricator/Sales/Service Tech
Johnson Plumbing and Heating Ltd
05.1982 - 08.2001
Lennox - Air Condition Controls - Charging SH And SubCool
Lennox
Certificate - Business Leads And Organizational Skills
Lennox Training
Controls Tech - HVAC Commercial Controls And Testing
Lennox
Mopia - Ozone - Freon Gas Licensing - Freon Recovery, Safety And Containment
Mopia
Heat Pump - Geothermal Installation Certification
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Department of Labour Gas License - Natural Gas And Propane
Manitoba Hydro
Associate of Applied Science - Gas License
Department of Labour
Board Member - Apprenticeship Board For Ventilation Code
Saskatchewan Department of Labour
Associate of Applied Science - Sheet Metal Worker Red Seal Certified
Kelsey Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Distinguished Graduate of The Year - HVAC
Kelsey Institute of Applied Science And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Plumbing And Piping Trades
Assiniboine Community College
High School Diploma -
William Morton Collegiate