Candidates Seeking Employment

The OCA posts resumes of candidates seeking employment in the construction industry.

Resumes are posted for a period of six months.

Meryem El Moutaouakkil

Ottawa ON

Engineering student at the University of Ottawa combining chemical engineering fundamentals with computing skills in data analysis, databases, and process optimization. Seeking internships/co-op roles in engineering, operations, analytics, or technical project support.

Karl Ambroise

Ottawa ON

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented construction professional with Ottawa Construction Association (OCA) certifications in Introduction to Estimating and Project Management. Strong foundation in cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, budgeting, scheduling support, and project coordination, supported by hands-on experience in operations, resource tracking, and team collaboration. Proficient in Excel, AutoCAD, and construction documentation, with the ability to support projects from preconstruction through execution. Bilingual in English and French with strong communication and organizational skills.

Brianna Wrightman

Ottawa ON

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I’m a customer-focused professional with 9+ years of experience in hospitality, retail, and leadership roles. I enjoy building strong relationships with customers and coworkers, creating positive team environments, and supporting daily operations in fast-paced workplaces. Experienced in team leadership, customer service, conflict resolution, and operations, with a strong passion for creating great customer experiences.

Moatez Bellah Mezerdi

Ottawa ON

Professional Summary Bilingual sales professional with 13+ years of pharmaceutical sales and client relations experience. Skilled in exceeding targets, building strong healthcare partnerships, and applying strategic planning and market insights to drive growth in the healthcare sector.

Axelle Savadogo

Ottawa ON

Policy Advisor with a Bachelor of Social Science (minors in Political Science and Economics; coursework in Anthropology) from the University of Ottawa, combining policy rigor with the cultural competency required for Indigenous affairs work. Skilled in policy research, options analysis, and evidence-based recommendations for senior leadership. Experienced in drafting Cabinet documents, briefing notes, and Memoranda to Cabinet within machinery of government processes. Knowledgeable of the federal policy cycle, intergovernmental and Crown-Indigenous relations, and stakeholder engagement. Fully bilingual in English and French.

Dhruvkumar Patel

Ottawa ON

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Civil Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on construction site experience and a Postgraduate Certificate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) from Algonquin College, Ottawa. Proficient in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, Synchro 4D, Revizto, Reality Capture, ReCap, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam. Experienced in 3D and 4D BIM modeling, clash detection, model coordination, and construction documentation. Combines strong field knowledge with digital modeling skills to bridge design and construction effectively.

Niko Lehtonen

Ottawa ON

Longer Term Goals: Seeking to apply my knowledge and expertise to attain long term employment Professional Achievements: • Performed labour on a secure site for a contract exceeding $1B. • Trusted and selected by industry to perform renovations of two Federal Ministers’ offices (i.e. Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister). • Assembled a delay claim for a project delayed more than 4 years. • Successfully recovered $2M in delay claims.

Jiju John

Ottawa ON

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior Health, Safety & Risk Management Professional with 18+ years of experience in large-scale industrial, oil & gas, utilities, and infrastructure environments. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) with extensive expertise in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, construction safety, compliance auditing, incident investigation, contractor safety management, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to lead high-risk operations, implement effective safety programs, and collaborate with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to achieve zero-incident performance. Strong background in regulatory compliance, safety leadership, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement. Approved by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) to write the CRSP examination in October 2026, demonstrating commitment to Canadian health and safety standards and professional excellence.