Kris Wadey

Experience

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  The Matcom Group

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Student

  - Assisted in the process of applying to specific divisions within the Technical Standards and Service Authority (TSSA). - Worked directly under the supervision of the Vice President of Operations, as well as the Head Project Managers in the Major Projects Department.- Completed inspections, attended client meetings, and revised the Quality Control Manual. I also assisted project managers in completing important tasks, such as the application for the inspection of boilers and pressure vessels based on TSSA standards and codes.- Trained other members of the Matcom Team on using the Customer Relationship Management software (CRM). Show less

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  Candevcon Limited

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Site Engineer Summer Intern

  - Assisted the project manager in delegating tasks relating to the earth works, underground works, and road works for the subdivisions being built.- Worked on-site with the civil consulting engineer during the final months of a subdivision being developed in Brampton, Ontario. I also oversaw the start of two new subdivision projects that began in August (Brampton and Vaughan).- Gained experience in surveying, managing site crews, site inspections, and communicating within the project team, including: the office (head engineer), the on-site consultant engineer, the region inspector, the city inspector, the supervisors, foreman and on-site tradespeople. - These interactions enhanced my professional skills, resilience, and ability to handle fast paced, conflict guaranteed situations. Show less

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  Queen's University - Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Teaching Assistant

  - Teaching Assistant (TA) for Modules 1 & 3 for APSC 100 which is the project-based course run at Queen’s University. These two modules focus on the development of professional and technical skills required to excel in the engineering work force.- For Module 1, I assisted in guiding students through multiple open-ended engineering situations in order to develop models and solve complex problems. - Module 3 is a semester long project-based course, where students work with a real client to solve a complex and practical engineering problems. For Module 3, I acted as a Project Manager and main point of contact between the student and clients, for several groups, to help lead each group through the different phases of a project. Show less

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  Hatch

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Highways and Bridges Summer Engineering Intern

  - Assisted Project Managers and Engineers-in-Training with the preliminary and detail design of bridges and culverts.- Attended meetings with clients, completed design calculations using excel and other civil programs (such as BIM), conducted quantity and cost estimates, helped update drawings on AutoCAD, compiled Requests for Proposals / Qualifications, and performed site investigations.- Successfully completed and won one Request for Proposal, including the design for rehabilitation or replacement of several culverts and bridges. I also completed the remaining updates and necessary documentation for the preliminary 60% submission design of several culverts, under tight deadlines. - Worked in a professional setting where I learned how to communicate between multiple disciplines to ensure that project deadlines were met. Show less

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  WSP in Canada

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2019

  Building Science Project Coordinator

  - Successfully managed 8-12 construction projects, concurrently.- Developed and managed project budgets ranging from $10,000 to $2-3M.- Effectively navigated unforeseen challenges, maintaining project timelines and objectives.- Remained calm in high-intensity environments. - Being proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, MP and other project management tools, was necessary for this role.- Other aspects of this role included completing investigations and developing reports, understanding a problem and determining strategic solutions to meet client constraints. Developing repair designs, specifications, and completing construction review and contract administration.- Maintaining a construction project included being able to manage sudden changes or issues that would arise and threaten the outcome of the project. Being able to properly communicate and mitigate these interruptions was a critical aspect of the job.- Attention to detail, time management, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with clients and other stakeholders were thoroughly developed during my time at WSP.- Learned to thrive in fast paced, high stressed situations, for example, strict time constraints given by the client and managing multiple active construction sites at a time. Show less

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  Society Cafe

  Jan 2023 - May 2024

  General Manager

  - Streamlined daily operations, including reorganizing staffing schedules, resulting in a 18-30% increase in daily takings.- Successfully manage a team of 16, through creating individual meaningful relationships and a valued team environment. - Organized 3 coffee events per quarter to maintain relationships with roasteries and foster team engagement. - Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable wholesale pricing.- Hired, trained and developed a high-performing team, reducing daily staffing budget hours by 2-3.Ensured compliance with health and safety, and contributed to the development and management of risk assessments. Show less

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  Resource Futures

  Jun 2024 - now

  Consultant