Resume / CV
Antoine Cardinal
Location: Downtown Ottawa, ON
Email: antoine@cardinalhvac.ca |
Phone: +1 873-355-2532
Education
- Collège Catholique Samuel-Genest — Graduate (2012)
- Algonquin College — Computer Programming (2015)
- HiMark Trades College — Gas 2 License (TSSA), February 2025
- 313d Refrigeration apprenticeship — enrolled with Skills Trade Ontario (application pending)
Professional Experience
Francis Plumbing Heating and Cooling — Service Technician – Installer (May 2025–Apr 2026)
- Started on May 14th, 2025, as an installer, installing a wide range of HVAC units from heat pumps to boilers progressing to a service technician within 2 months.
- Advanced from installer to service technician; strong KPI performance in maintenance, troubleshooting, cross-selling, and equipment/plan sales.
- Resolved complex geothermal heat pump and hydronic boiler issues; rapidly developing technical depth.
- Toward the end of tenure, regularly dispatched to manage recall work and high-conflict customer situations due to strong problem-solving skills and professionalism.
Advanced Capital Heating, Ottawa, ON — Apprentice G2 & G3 Co-op (Sep 2024–Feb 2025); Subcontractor (Feb 2025–Aug 2025)
- Installed and serviced commercial and residential laundry machines; handled emergency calls and venting work.
Additional Roles
- HVAC Service Technician — Francis Plumbing Heating and Cooling
- Co-op Laundry Tech — Advanced Capital Heating
- Cook — Anthony’s Pizza; Eldorado Taco; Milestones; Patate Loulou; Joey’s; Med Supper Club; Mati Steak House; Plenty of stages.
- Sales Associate — The Source Bayshore Mall
- Website Creator — Popovic Routhier.ca
- Co-founder — Global7Hosting (online server manager and customer service)
Career Objective
Seeking a position focused on trouble shooting and advanced energy management systems, leveraging programming background to collaborate with a team dedicated to innovation and knowledge sharing in the trade.
What I’m Looking For
I believe in the efficiency and future of heat pumps and modern energy management systems with advanced sequencing and diagnostics. I want to apply my programming knowledge in the field, continue learning, and work alongside like-minded peers who share knowledge and push the trade forward.
Chef Carrere Highlight
Mr. Norm’s Chip Truck and Catering, Carleton Place — Co-founder (Jul 2019–Sep 2024)
- Built out a 28-foot trailer, passed inspections, and secured the first seasonal business license (City of Carleton Place, Jul 2019).
- Scaled from a one-person operation to a fully staffed business with expanded menu, structured schedules, and trained manager.
- Managed a fixed location plus event trailer and hot dog carts for fairs, markets, events, and catering.
Employment History (chronology)
- Service Technician — Francis Plumbing Heating and Cooling (Jul 14 2025–Apr 1st 2026)
- Installer — Francis Plumbing Heating and Cooling (May 14–July 14 2025)
- Co-op Laundry Tech — Advanced Capital Heating (Sep 30–Feb 14 2025)
- Cook — Med Supper Club (Winter 2023–2024)
- Cook — Anthony’s Pizza Wellington (Winter 2022–2023)
- Cook — Eldorado Taco Preston St (Winter 2020–2021)
- Oyster Specialist / Baker / Pans Cook — Mati Charcoal Steak House (Oct 2018–Mar 2019)
- Prep / Service — Local Public Eatery Lansdowne (Jul 2018–Oct 2018)
- Shift Leader (training) — Joey’s Lansdowne (Nov 2017–Sep 2018)
- Lead Prep — Milestones Lansdowne (Jan 2016–Nov 2017)
- Sales Associate — The Source Bayshore Mall (Oct 2015–Jan 2016)
- Cook — Patate Loulou (2015)
- Website Creator — Popovic Routhier.ca (2012)
- Co-founder — Global7Hosting (2010–2014)
References
Vitalii — Advanced Capital Heating (Laundry Tech) · 613-795-2501
Leo Pilon — Service Manager at Francis
Josh — Install Manager at Francis
