Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Certification
References
Timeline
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Evan Comeau

Halifax,NS

Summary

Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds.

Demonstrated success in monitoring operations, documenting data and submitting timely reports. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures. Familiar with completing routine inspections and correcting abnormalities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

EC Contracting
Beaver Bank, NS
09.2022 - Current
  • Supervised staff, managed payroll and ensured compliance with labor regulations.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction contracts and agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
  • Managed projects with large labor, equipment and material budgets.
  • Maintained composure and productivity in high-pressure environments to facilitate client satisfaction.

Power Engineer

HRM
Dartmouth, NS
06.2015 - 07.2022
  • Performed facility inspections on consistent basis and inputted all important data into thorough reports.
  • Handled variety of building maintenance responsibilities, including pool and rink maintenance, repair of heating and air conditioning systems.
  • Monitor and operate building controls system (Enteliweb)
  • Supervised removal of snow and ice from outdoor areas, building entrances, exits and parking lots.
  • Monitored, ran, and maintained refrigeration and boiler plants. Oversaw contractors when specialized repairs were needed.
  • Worked individually and with other team members on various tasks, reporting to the Chief Engineer and General Manager
  • Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
  • Inspected grounds, facilities and equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs.

Warehouse Lead

Nothin Fancy Furniture Warehouse
Halifax, NS
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
  • Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing and labeling.
  • Assembled customer orders from stock and staged completed orders on pallets or shelves.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.

Referee, Shop Hand

Hypersports Paintball
Mount Uniacke, NS
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • Managed behavior of players, coaches and crowd to facilitate gameplay.
  • Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
  • Administered emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance.
  • Assembled and disassembled equipment and tools to clean and maintain all shop materials.
  • Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
  • Installed, inspected and maintained equipment components.

Camp Counselor

HRM
Dartmouth, NS
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
  • Arranged decorations, equipment, and site resources to facilitate various entertaining activities for campers.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

Shop Assistant

Juds Truck Sales
Bridgewater, NS
06.2009 - 09.2014
  • Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
  • Helped shop personnel complete assignments.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and consumables in need of replenishment.
  • Completed basic and semi-skilled work using available tools and facilities.

Printing Press Operator

Bounty Print
Halifax, NS
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
  • Examined and produced specific job orders.
  • Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.

Education

Power Engineering (4th Class)

NSCC Akerly Campus
Dartmouth, NS
2016

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

NSCC Waterfront Campus
Dartmouth, NS
2015

Real Estate Salesperson

NSREC
Halifax, NS

High School Diploma -

AVHS
Windsor N.S

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Management
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Policies and Procedures Adherence
  • Time Management

Volunteer Work

Board of Trustees UBC - 2019-Current

Summer Camp Volunteer UBC - 2008-2009

Certification

  • Real Estate Salesperson - Enrolled 2022
  • Confined Space Entry Certification - 2019 (Current)
  • Licensed Forklift Operator- 2016
  • Licensed Power engineer (2nd Class Refrigeration) - 2016 (Current)
  • Licensed Gas Operator - 2016
  • Certified Pool/Spa Operator - 2016
  • Certified Propane pump attendant - 2016
  • Licensed Mechanical Engineering Technologist - 2015
  • Fall Protection Certification - 2014 (Current)
  • Elevated Work Platform Certification - 2014 (Current)
  • WHIMIS Certification - 2013 (Current)
  • OHS Certification - 2013 (Current)
  • First Aid AED CPR "C" - 2012 (Current)
  • NS Divers License
  • Excel Driver Training

References

Tim Sibbins - Engineer

Trade Center Limited

902-456-9485

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

EC Contracting
09.2022 - Current

Power Engineer

HRM
06.2015 - 07.2022

Referee, Shop Hand

Hypersports Paintball
06.2012 - 09.2014

Warehouse Lead

Nothin Fancy Furniture Warehouse
01.2011 - 01.2016

Camp Counselor

HRM
06.2010 - 09.2014

Shop Assistant

Juds Truck Sales
06.2009 - 09.2014

Printing Press Operator

Bounty Print
06.2009 - 09.2010

Power Engineering (4th Class)

NSCC Akerly Campus

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

NSCC Waterfront Campus

Real Estate Salesperson

NSREC

High School Diploma -

AVHS
Evan Comeau