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Harry Van Beest

Surrey,BC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Apprentice Instructor

British Columbia Institute Of Technology
04.2015 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Project Manager

Architek Sustainable Building Products
11.2012 - 03.2015
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Assistant Business Manager

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
07.2002 - 05.2012
  • Liaised between Employers & Employees on the interpretation & implementation of personnel policies, benefit programs, OH& S programs, as well as Collective Agreements.
  • Negotiated Collective Agreements, mediated labour disputes & grievances and prepared for and attend arbitrations.
  • Developed and Facilitated training programs, supervised staff.
  • Provided Industry representation on various Committees, Councils and to all levels of Government.

Electrician

Various Contractors
01.1998 - 08.2002
  • Electrical equipment installations in the Residential, Commercial & Industrial markets.
  • Foreman & General Foreman Millennium Skytrain Line Project.

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal - Electrician - Construction

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
08.1992

No Degree - Criminology

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
05.1988

Skills

  • Experienced in various aspects of Human Resources & Unionized, Multi-trade environments
  • Experienced in negotiations, Arbitrations, Mediations & Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team player
  • Committed to being discrete, tactful, diplomatic & fair
  • Facilitate & develop training programs

Affiliations

Technical Safety BC, formerly know as British Columbia Safety Authority. Chairperson 2009 - 2012.

BC Electrical Association. Board of Directors, Executive Board & Chairperson 2007 - 2012.

Canadian Labour Congress. Facilitator at CLC Winter School 2003 - 2012.

IBEW/ECABC Joint Training Committee. Chairperson 2002 - 2012.

Timeline

Electrical Apprentice Instructor

British Columbia Institute Of Technology
04.2015 - Current

Project Manager

Architek Sustainable Building Products
11.2012 - 03.2015

Assistant Business Manager

International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
07.2002 - 05.2012

Electrician

Various Contractors
01.1998 - 08.2002

Interprovincial Red Seal - Electrician - Construction

British Columbia Institute of Technology

No Degree - Criminology

Simon Fraser University
Harry Van Beest