James Kanu

James has extensive knowledge and experience in project management, Health and Safety, design, and construction, specifically in managing architectural projects related to commercial developments, airports, train stations, residential, and institutional expansions. His experience extends to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Canada. Additionally, he is highly skilled in the development and management of architectural projects related to commercial and residential buildings, with a particular interest in the construction industry. 

James demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain and develop positive relationships with construction and planning teams. He promotes a culture of success and ensures ongoing adherence to various building regulations. Moreover, he is experienced in commissioning a building, final handover to the client, and facilities management.

James has worked as an Intern Architect for architectural companies across the GTA since 2006 and is currently managing Jaykan Design and Drafting Services. He has participated in numerous voluntary services, including Foreign-Trained Architects meetings at the OAA, Habitat for Humanity, and an outreach ministry of Toronto International Celebration Church (TICC) for the homeless, including sharing the message and distributing food to the less fortunate at Salvation Army for both men and women and Scott mission for over 11 years.

In conclusion, James Kanu is a highly experienced professional with a background in project management and architecture, having graduated with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Tongji University in Shanghai, PR China. He has extensive knowledge and experience in managing architectural projects related to commercial developments, airports, train stations, residential, and institutional expansions. Additionally, he has excellent communication skills and is experienced in commissioning a building, final handover to the client, and facilities management. James is also fluent in English and Mandarin (Chinese).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Joint Health and Safety Coordinator /Team Member

Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. Support Centre                                                                     2011 – 2023 

• Facilitating cooperation between the Team Members and the Management.
• Allowing Team members to instigate, develop, and implement health and safety control measures.
• Formulating, reviewing, and disseminating safety standards and procedures.
• Conducted monthly facility safety inspections and prepared reports for senior management.

Project Manager

Jaykan Design & Drafting Services                                                                                              2010 – 2016(Part-Time)

• Managing and controlling design and drafting works.

Architectural Technician                                                                       

Sievenpiper & Associates Inc.                                                                                                       2008 - 2009 

Project: Sheraton Hotel, 790 Bay Street, (Contract)

• Administrative work, prepared work schedule, developed floor plans, elevations, wall sections, plan sections, foundation plans, roof plans, schedules for doors and windows, prepared construction documents, bidding documents, and planning schedules. 

Architectural Technologist

Beresford Blake Thomas/ Reich + Petch Architect Canada (Contract)                                      2007 - 2008

Project: Cayman Motor Museum, The Schad Gallery, Royal Ontario Museum

• Developed floor plans, elevations, wall sections, plan sections, foundation plans, roof plans,        and schedules for doors and windows.

Architectural Engineer 

ATS Reliance/ Earth Tech CANADA (Contract&)                                                                          2006 - 2007

Project: Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Stage 3 Expansion 

• Prepared working drawings including detail sections, wall sections, plans, and elevations.
•  Coordinated with structural, Mechanical, and Electrical

Construction Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2004-2005

Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan, / China Merchant Heavy Industry Company Limited 

(THSRC C420 & C430). HKD 250m (CA$ 38M) Project Cost                                           2003 - 2005

Project: Taiwan High-Speed Rail Stations and Noise Barrier System = 40KM

• Project management including scope development, contract negotiations, cost control, staff management, and quality control
• Working within traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery models
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a noise barrier system for the Taiwan High-Speed Rail project.

Design Manager                                                                                                                                2000 - 2003

KCRC East Rail Contract LCC300 Curtain Wall System (Glass Panel) Lok Ma Chau, Hong Kong, 35000m3

• Coordinated, planned, monitored, and directed all operations with subcontractors and ensured that procedures were carried out per contract specifications.
• Coordinating design activities, meetings and consensus building between design staff, sub-consultants, stakeholders and clients
• Prepared detailed method statements for the installation of the Curtain Wall System.

Senior Architectural Engineer                                                                                                         1997- 2000

BCJ JV –Cevasa Imagen Hong Kong Branch, Hong Kong International Airport

Project: Hong Kong International Airport. HKD 750m (CA$ 115M) Project Cost 30000m2

• Coordinated interface operations with eight subcontractors involving 70 workers.
• Prepared detailed method statements that attained a statement of no objection in the first submission for all design and

    installation work at the passenger terminal.

• Ensured quality assurances of the project were maintained at the highest level.

EDUCATION

University of Toronto (SCS) Facilities Management Certificate

University of Toronto (SCS) Facilities Management Workshop

Humber College - OBC Part 9 – Health and Safety Course Certificate

Ontario -Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps Certificate

Canada Safety Council - Incident Investigation Certificate

Canada Safety Council - Supervisor H&S Awareness Certificate

1. Toronto Canada EMS - EMS Targeted AED Site Responder, CPR- 1 & 2 Rescuer 
2. Toronto Canada - WHMIS 

Business Development Workshop Component OSEB Program Toronto Canada – Certificate of Completion

1. George Brown College Toronto, Canada - Emergency Management and Security Certificate
2. George Brown College Toronto, Canada - Autodesk Revit Architecture Certificate
3. Toronto Office of Emergency Management – Emergency Communications Certificate
4. Leed NC Workshop – Attendant Certificate                                                                                                                                 
5. Ontario Association of Architects - OAA Admission Course   
6. Ontario Association of Architects - OAA/OBC Part 3/9           
7. Ontario Association of Architects - OAA Mentoring Program
8. Hong Kong Management Association – Certificate Programme on Project Management

Master of Engineering in Architectural Design and Theory     

College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China   

Senior Advance Diploma in Project Management in Construction        

College of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China   

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering                                         

College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, PR China   

Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering / Certificate Course in Construction                                                                                                                          

City & Guilds of London Institute, United Kingdom

CERTIFICATION

1. Procore Certification: Architect
2. Project Management Professional (PMP)®
3. Facility Management Professional (FMP)®

Ministry of Labour – Joint Health and Safety Committees Member (JHSC) Certification

RAIC Syllabus – CACB CCC– Toronto Canada Certification Certificate