Kristian Shears
OTTAWA,ON
Summary
I'm a hands on facility management professional with over 10 years of experience in building operations and property support. Skilled in supervising maintenance staff, managing outside contractors, and resolving tenant concerns. Strong focus on inspections, safety, and reliable service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Manager
Metcalfe Realty Company Limited
OTTAWA, ON
11.2020 - 09.2026
- Managed daily operations for Metcalfe Realty Company Limited properties.
- Coordinated tenant inquiries, complaints, and service work requests.
- Supervised maintenance staff and outside contractors.
- Contract management
- Monthly building inspections & Health and Safety inspections
Day Porter
GDI
Ottawa, ON
03.2014 - 11.2020
- Maintained lobbies, hallways, and restrooms under contract to Metcalfe Realty Company Limited
- Emptied trash and recycling from common areas and workspaces
- Restocked soap, paper towels, and restroom supplies
- Cleaned spills and removed debris from floors and entryways
- Monitored building conditions and reported maintenance issues to supervisors
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces following GDI cleaning procedures
- Assisted tenants and visitors with directions and service requests
- Maintained inventory of necessary supplies.
- Report any damages found during routine inspections to manager immediately.
Meat Department Clerk
Farmboy Distribution
Ottawa, Ontario
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Pack, label, and date meat items following Farm Boy Distribution standards.
- Cut, trim, and portion meat products for Farm Boy Distribution orders.
- Prepare ground meat and specialty cuts for Farm Boy Distribution customers.
- Follow cold chain procedures during receiving, storage, and handling.
- Prepped, packaged and shipped to stores on a daily bases.
Labourer
Taurus Construction
Ottawa, Ontario
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Assisted team with site setup and daily cleanup.
- Loaded and unloaded forms and tools, and any construction materials
- Used packer to level gravel before concrete pouring
Floor Care/Cleaner Helper
Crothall Services Canada Inc.
Halifax, Pennsylvania
03.1996 - 07.1998
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning products and safety procedures
- Mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and polished surfaces in healthcare facilities
- Reported maintenance issues and safety concerns to supervisors promptly
- Cleaned bathrooms, emptied trash bins, restocked supplies.
Salesperson
Athletes World
Ottawa, Ohio
05.2002 - 01.2004
- Assisted customers with athletic footwear, apparel, and sports accessory selection.
- Operated point-of-sale system for sales, returns, and exchanges.
- Fitted customers with shoes and apparel using store sizing standards.
- Answered product questions about brands, features, and performance wear.
- Supported team sales goals through attentive customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick's High School
Halifax, NS06-1999
Skills
- Building inspections
- Contract management
- Maintenance coordination
- Health & Safety inspections
- Vendor coordination
- Tenant relations
- Problem solving
- Common Sense
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Building Automation
- Yardi
- Work order management
Certification
- Fall Protection
- C.P.R
- Asbestos Awareness
Timeline
Building Manager
Metcalfe Realty Company Limited
11.2020 - 09.2026
Day Porter
GDI
03.2014 - 11.2020
Meat Department Clerk
Farmboy Distribution
04.2008 - 07.2010
Labourer
Taurus Construction
03.2003 - 10.2007
Salesperson
Athletes World
05.2002 - 01.2004
Floor Care/Cleaner Helper
Crothall Services Canada Inc.
03.1996 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick's High School