Electrician in Calgary, Alberta

Brad Minor 3131 Edenwold Hts., NW, Calgary, T3A 3Y8 (587)... [email protected] Objective: To gain full-time career experience with a company that will teach me the required skills to become a certified journeyman electrician. Summary of Qualifications • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Eager to learn new skills • Highly organized and self-motivated • Effective problem solving skills • ‘G’ Class Licensed Driver (access to own vehicle) Certifications ?• WHMIS CERTIFICATE ?Worksite Safety Compliance Centre, License XhRPDmLcYo May 2013 – Present ??• Fall Arrest Protection Awareness Certificate ?Worksite Safety Compliance Centre, License vO9f4BZvYT May 2013 – Present ??• Standard First Aid with CPR C AED ?St. John Ambulance, License 1-4C9IFO May 2013 – May 2016 ?Additional Skills • Familiar with computers and networking • Experience working with AutoCAD and sophisticated applications • English fluency Education • Currently enrolled as a part-time Master of Arts student with Athabasca University • Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario) - Major: Political Science (Honours Program) Full-time student from Sept. 2007-Apr. 2012 Work Experience Promotional Representative at SDI Marketing, Toronto, Ontario (June 2013 – Present) • Individually responsible for implementing programs in various stores across Ontario • Produced written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations • Responsible for raising brand awareness in a fast paced environment CDW Canada- Position: Corporate Account Manager (May 2012- Apr. 2013) Mississauga, ON • Worked with small to medium, as well as Enterprise businesses to deliver efficient IT solutions • Maintained relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met while keeping performance measures • Developed organizational skills by utilizing Microsoft Outlook, archiving purchase orders, and arranging enterprise accounts using Microsoft Excel • Interacted with clients using a variety of written and oral methods to further develop communication and interpersonal skills Taboo Golf and Spa Resort- Position: Front Desk Agent, Bellman (May-Sept. 2012) Gravenhurst, ON • Accountable for check-in and checkout transactions • Developed and executed marketing and sales strategies • Kept financial records and balanced floats • Handled heavy baggage and performed maintenance duties • Maintained a clean atmosphere using WHMIS standards • Gained knowledge in many departments and became Smart Serve Certified Niagara Traffic Services - Position: Flagman (May 2009-Sept. 2010) Niagara Falls, ON • Directed traffic under the guidelines of the Ministry of Transportation • Endured long labour hours still being fully capable of ensuring safe driving conditions • Working in various settings acquiring technique and awareness skills Volunteer Experience Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association, St. Catharines – Thorold & District, Ontario, Canada, Big Brother (Oct. 2011-May 2012) • Assisting children in early development • Mediating in uncomfortable situations sometimes between child and parent • Helping students develop study skills specifically tailored to the their needs Hobbies/Interests: - Basketball, Football, Ball Hockey, Politics, Astronomy, Information Technology, Electronics, Yoga, Weight lifting, Music Reference Available Upon Request ? Brad Minor 3131 Edenwold Hts. NW Calgary, AB T3A 3Y8 Cell phone: (58... Email: [email protected] Cover letter for the open position of ‘Electrical Apprenticeship’ To Whom It May Concern, Through the Niagara Peninsula Electrical Contractors Association Inc., I’ve learned a lot about the apprenticeship program and the career opportunities. I feel as though my experience and education both outline my skills and ability to learn. I hope to further discuss apprenticeship opportunities with the hiring manager of your company. I do realize the position may require the following skills; long hours, labour, heavy lifting, problem solving, math, and strong communication skills. I’ve developed the following traits that further qualify myself for the position; hard work ethics, self-motivated, physical capabilities, university mathematical skills, and customer service related work experience. I do appreciate your time and consideration of my application. I hope to meet and further discuss my interest in learning the practical skill set required in the electrical power industry. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. Best Regards, Brad Minor ??? Incentive for Employers §? Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC): non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the eligible salaries and wages to a maximum of $2000 per year for each eligible apprentice in a Red Seal trade §? Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit (ATTC): refundable tax credit available to employers or sponsors who hire an train apprentices in certain skilled trades. The maximum credit available to employers is $10,000 per qualifying apprentice per taxation year. Employers and sponsors are eligible to receive the credit for up to four years. §? Apprenticeship Completion Employer Bonus: is a taxable grant of $1000 to employers or sponsors whose apprentices complete an apprenticeship program in any trade. §? Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training: The annual Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training celebrate employers that show leadership in training apprentices, support the apprenticeship training system, and promote careers in skilled trades.