1. Joe MacDonald, 51 Jacob Lane, Apt. 908, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B3M-0H7,
Ph: (902) 457-5354 – (506) 262-3549, Email: joe.macdonald15@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications & Skills:
o Extensive experience with Computer Aided Drafting Applications:
o Revit Suite and Revit Architecture/ Structure, Bentley Architecture, Bentley Aecosim
Suite, AutoCad 2000-2013, Architectural Desktop 2007, Micro Station 2008, Sketch up.
o Excellent knowledge of Building Codes and related standards:
o National Building Code of Canada.
o National Fire Code of Canada
o National Model Construction Code of Canada.
o Bermuda National Building Code.
o Municipal Bylaws of Halifax regional Municipality, City of Moncton, City of
Fredericton.
o Determined to execute tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
o Effectively coordinate between design disciplines to deliver a complete, Quality design and
construction drawing package.
o Proficient use of Microsoft and Citrix applications. Word, Excel, Power point, Data entry and
management.
o Efficient Coordinating of drawings and specification documents.
o Politely communicate and negotiate with clients in reaching acceptable design solutions.
o Resourcefully communicate with people to determine best case solutions for client requirements.
o Effectively analyze situations and develop and communicate acceptable solutions.
Education & Professional Development:
o Diploma Received – Nova Scotia Community College – Architectural Drafting
Technician.
o Completed - Active Fire Safety Systems For Buildings – Design, Code Compliance
Requirements.
o Revit Training - Revit Fundamentals, Fredericton , New Brunswick
o WHIMIS Certified - NBCSA
o Fall Arrest Certified - NBCSA.
o PLH – Power Line Hazards safety training.
o Achieved Certification AutoCad Levels 1 & 2, Technical University of Nova
Scotia.
o Current Saint John Ambulance Certification: Workplace Standard First Aid
With CPR C & AED.
o Current valid CRC by RCMP for Employment purposes.
o Experienced in Accessible and Barrier Free Design for buildings.

2. Joe MacDonald, 51 Jacob Lane, Apt. 908, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B3M-0H7,
Ph: (902) 457-5354 – (506) 262-3549, Email: joe.macdonald15@gmail.com
Professional Experience:
August-2015 - Present
250 Baker Drive, Suite 210
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Interim Construction Site Supervisor
Cadd Technologist
o Monitor construction activities and progress on a Hydro Dam refurbishing project.
o Perform concrete air-entrainment tests and take concrete cylinder samples to be
tested for strength and quality.
o Participate in daily safety meetings and daily tail board meetings to determine injury
risk potential and ensure that plans are in place to prevent accidents on site.
o Complete daily progress reports to be submitted to the clients’ construction manager.
08-Jan-2014- 04-Nov-2014 Astaldi Canada Inc.,
Muskrat Falls, Lower Churchill Project
Newfoundland and Labrador
Senior Engineering Technologist
o Develop detailed Civil and Structural drawings for temporary structures and
infrastructure for a Hydro Generation Project.
o Developed detailed structural drawings for steel and pre-fab metal buildings.
o Set-up and manage CADD Standards related to the project.
o Organize and maintain company drawings folders on server for all electronic files
related to the Hydro Generation Project.
o Coordinate with Safety and Environmental divisions to develop comprehensive
“Emergency Evacuation Plans” for the on-site office complexes and for the various
site construction areas.
28-Mar.-2012- 22-Apr.-2013 Advanced Cad Services, Fredericton, New Brunswick,
Senior Drafting Technologist
o Developed Fire Safety drawings for Point Lepreau Generating Station.
o Developed 3D Design Models using Revit Architecture and Revit Suite, Bentley
Architecture, Aecosim.
o Developed detailed structural drawings for steel and wood framed buildings.
o Produced Electrical and Mechanical detailed drawings for Residential, Industrial and
Retail/ Commercial construction projects.

3. Joe MacDonald, 51 Jacob Lane, Apt. 908, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B3M-0H7,
Ph: (902) 457-5354 – (506) 262-3549, Email: joe.macdonald15@gmail.com
03-Jun-2011 –27-Mar-2012 Maple Leaf Homes, Ltd. Fredericton, New Brunswick,
Drafting Technologist
o Proficiently Produce Architectural Drawings for residential, commercial, and Industrial
modular building construction projects.
o Developed and reviewed Fire Prevention drawings for code compliance per National
Building Code and National Fire Code requirements.
o Diligently reviewed drawings for code compliance and completed reports.
o Integrated and developed structural drawings to facilitate architectural design elements.
o Coordinated between Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical disciplines to
facilitate complete integrated drawing package.
01-Aug.-2006 – 16-Aug.-2010 ADI Limited, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Architectural Drafting Technologist
o Proficiently Produced Architectural Drawings for institutional, commercial, and
Industrial construction projects.
o Diligently Executed Facility Condition Assessments and Inspection reports.
o Integrated structural requirements to facilitate architectural design elements.
o Accurately converted drawing file formats between AutoCad and Micro station.
o Assisted R.J. Bartlett Engineering with production of fire prevention and suppression
drawings for Point Lepreau Generating Station, NB Power, Under the supervision of Ben
Coles, P.Eng. And Ritchie D. Fabro, CET, CFEI
o Actively participated in ADI Toastmasters club, (Public Speaking), as Sergeant at Arms.
01-April-2005 – 31-July-2006 MetroCad Computer Aided Drafting Services, Belnan, Nova
Scotia, Drafting Technologist
o Produced Architectural and Structural Drawings for Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial construction projects.
o Effectively coordinated between all design disciplines to deliver coordinated construction
drawing packages to clients on a timely basis.
o Developed and reviewed drawings for fire protection designs.
o Coordinated and developed Structural drawings to facilitate architectural design
elements.
o Coordinated design Reviews with related professionals to develop effective and cost
efficient solutions for the clients.

4. Joe MacDonald, 51 Jacob Lane, Apt. 908, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B3M-0H7,
Ph: (902) 457-5354 – (506) 262-3549, Email: joe.macdonald15@gmail.com
o Developed detailed design and construction drawings for buildings with cisterns and
water retention and reuse systems.
01-Aug.-1988 – 31-Apr.-2005 W.M. Fares & Associates Inc. Halifax, Nova Scotia
Architectural & Structural Drafting Technologist
o Assertively developed Architectural and Structural Drawings for multi-unit residential,
commercial, institutional and industrial complexes.
o Developed and reviewed drawings for fire protection designs in accordance with National
Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code requirements.
o Organized and managed an effective AutoCad design library for more effective drawing
development and execution.
o Resourcefully integrated structural design requirements to facilitate architectural design
elements to deliver efficient design solutions to clients.
o Performed site visits for data collection and for design and code compliance reviews.
o Prepared detailed Site Services and grading drawings for all associated projects.
Community Involvement & Activities:
o Volunteer:
o Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Fredericton, New Brunswick – Security –(House and Stage),
Admissions, Green Team. Ongoing each year.
o Fredericton SPCA – “Team Tiny” – Coordinated fund raising efforts.
o Maritime Country Festival, Fredericton, New Brunswick – Security and Admissions teams.
o Sackville Area Drug Awareness Committee. R.C.M.P. Halifax.
o Halifax Minor Hockey Association – Coaching (5 years).
o Martial arts (Tae-kwon-do).
o Standardbred Canada – Harness Racing – Horse Owner, Groom, Equipment Manager.
References and projects list available upon request.