Adam Vint
@adamvint
Experienced electrical trades instructor and journeyperson electrician.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic instructor and journeyperson electrician with over four years of teaching experience in electrical trades and skilled technologies, and a lengthy background in hands-on electrical work and technical support. I develop curricula, formal evaluations, and mentor students to succeed in both classroom and competition settings.
My practical experience includes owning and operating a residential and commercial electrical business, journeyperson roles on major projects, and network/technical support positions that broadened my technical skill set. I have trained apprentices, supported NS Skills teams, and implemented safety and QA/QC practices on complex jobs.
I hold a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Information Systems, Red Seal certification as a construction electrician, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Education in Administration & Policy. I am committed to fostering positive, inclusive learning environments and bringing real-world trade expertise to educational programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Journeyman Electrician
Waterford Energy Services Inc.
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
I was a Journeyperson Electrician, installing and repairing electrical systems
Construction Electrical Instructor
Cape Breton Victoria Centre for Education
Feb 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Developed curricula and evaluations for Construction Electrical 11 & 12, mentored students and the NS Skills Competition Team, and enforced safety and workplace mentoring practices to improve student performance and competitive outcomes.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Cape Breton Victoria Centre for Education
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)
Delivered instruction for Construction Electrical and related skilled trades subjects, facilitated workplace mentoring and safety training, and adapted lessons to diverse learner needs.
Substitute Teacher
Cape Breton Victoria Centre for Education
Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)
Instructed Skilled Trades 10, Construction Technology 10, and Technology 9, adapting lessons across subjects to ensure continuity of learning for diverse students.
Substitute Teacher (Various)
Cape Breton Victoria Centre for Education
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)
Provided short-term instruction across Math, English, Gym, Guidance, and Resource, maintaining curriculum continuity and classroom management.
Owner/Operator Journeyperson
Adam Vint Electrical
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Managed residential and commercial electrical projects including wind and solar installations, mentored apprentice electricians, and ensured compliance with industry safety standards.
Journeyperson Electrician
Walker Electrical
Oct 2017 - Dec 2017 (2 months)
Installed and upgraded electrical systems and performed troubleshooting to maintain operational reliability on residential and commercial projects.
Journeyperson Electrician
Cahill - NCCL
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 (3 months)
Performed electrical installations on the Maritime Link Project, ensuring adherence to safety and industry standards.
Sales Consultant
Breton Toyota
Nov 2016 - May 2017 (6 months)
Managed leasing and sales of new and used vehicles, provided front-end customer service, and guided customers to suitable vehicle choices.
Journeyperson Electrician / Foreman
Houle Electric Limited
Aug 2014 - May 2015 (9 months)
Oversaw QA/QC inspectors and implemented safety procedures while managing electrical installation quality on industrial projects.
Network Engineering Technologist
IBM Canada / TES Global
Jan 2002 - Dec 2014 (12 years 11 months)
Performed network diagnostics and repairs, improved operational efficiency, and installed and supported point-of-sale systems across sites.
Provided enterprise server and device support for Blackberry, Apple and other platforms, and performed limited reverse engineering under NDA to resolve complex issues.
Microsoft Windows Support Engineer
Convergys / Microsoft
Aug 2003 - Aug 2006 (3 years)
Supported multiple Microsoft Windows and Office platforms and assisted other technical support agents in resolving customer issues.
Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces
Apr 1999 - Nov 2001 (2 years 7 months)
Trained in welding, electrical installations, bridge and airfield construction, heavy equipment operation, mine warfare, and ordnance disposal to support engineering operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Francis Xavier University
Master of Education, Education Administration & Policy
2024 -
Enrolled in a Master of Education in Administration & Policy with coursework in administration and policy (open cohort).
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education
2020 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Secondary Education and teachable subjects including English, History, Technology, and Trades.
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Arts, History
2016 - 2020
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Education and Information Systems Technology.
Nova Scotia Community College
Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate, Construction Electrical
2009 - 2014
Completed Red Seal journeyperson training in Construction Electrician, including Blocks A–D and over 8,000 hours of practical experience.
CompuCollege Atlantic
Diploma, Information Systems Administrator, Information Systems
2001 - 2002
Completed an Information Systems Administrator diploma program with Cisco training and certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, and Novell NetWare.
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