Connor Ward

I am a mechanical engineering student looking for the opportunity to work with local communities while I am home for summer break. I have experience with facility maintenance in the past and I am able to operate a variety of equipment.

Facility Maintenance Labourer at Calgary Board of Education (2021-04 – 2022-09)

Performed facility maintenance operations including equipment operation and tool utilization

• Operated light equipment such as Toro Groundsmaster 4010, Toro Z master 7500-D, and occasionally Bobcat S650
• Utilized a variety of hand held power tools, backpack blowers, 2 stroke string trimmers, hedge trimmers, power trowels etc.
• Experienced truck and trailer operations, including loading and unloading

Student Engineer at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (2020-04 – 2020-09)

Worked under a multidisciplinary engineering team in SAGD operations with focus on data collection and engineering communication

• Worked under a multidisciplinary engineering team in SAGD operations
• Managed data collection and presentation in regards to drilling operations
• Interpreted engineering drawings for data collection
• Worked both remote and in person to complete deliverables on time
• Gained experience in critical engineering communication while observing and participating in critical steam orders

Site Supervisor / Labourer at Scholars Edge Painting (2025-04 – 2025-09)

Led site preparation and project completion with focus on interpersonal communication and inventory management

• Lead crews in site preparation, assisted labour, and project completion
• Applied interpersonal skills to find solutions to meet clients requirements and standards
• Used inventory management knowledge to ensure crews had necessary supplies

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (2023)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Lakehead University (current)