Experience

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  Seasonal work

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Other work experience

  Seasonal Work (2005-2011)Ticket and Deli Agent: Sunshine Meadows (White Mountain Adventures), Banff, AB (Summers 2008-2011); Dishwasher and Cook: Iron Goat Pub and Grill, Canmore, AB (Winter/Spring 2011); Labourer: Positive People Placement, Canmore, AB (2010-2011); College Pro Painters, Canmore, AB (2007); Harvest labour, Australia (2005-2006)- Developed communication skills and ensured customer satisfaction- Trusted to work independently and unsupervised

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  Alberta environment and sutainable resource development

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Air quality data technician

  This was a summer student position.Duties Included:- Guiding industrial facilities on how to meet the air monitoring reporting requirements in their EPEA approvals - Carefully reviewing monthly industrial air monitoring reports for completeness, and documenting potential non-compliance for further investigation- Utilizing data management practices and principles when entering data from reports- Researching ways to improve air quality monitoring in Alberta and presenting my findings- Analyzing data regarding the changes in the number of ambient continuous air monitoring stations in Alberta over time and presenting the results in a graph רוצה לראות פחות

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  Alberta biodiversity monitoring institute/ alberta innovates technology futures

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Terrestrial vegetation field technician

  This was a contract position for the 2013 and 2014 Field Seasons. In this position I honed a wide variety of skills that I learned in college, such as plant ID, ecosite classification, and environmental sampling. I used aerial-photos/satellite imagery and maps to plan site access and navigate to sites, and a Trimble GPS and/or compass to establish sites.Duties involved:- Diligently conducting grassland, parkland, and cropland vegetation inventories, and foliar cover estimates across Southern Alberta- Collecting and pressing vascular plant voucher specimens- Recording migratory bird songs and determining the ecological land classification for each bird song recording point- Properly collecting and preparing soil samples for shipping to the lab for analysis- Carefully collecting lichen and moss specimens, and later identifying them in the lab- Successfully navigating the Range and Township road system in the dark at 3 am while sleep deprived רוצה לראות פחות

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  Lakeland college canada

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Environmental sciences peer tutor

  - Taught vegetation spot identification (including grasses) one-on-one- On an individual basis tutored statistics, mapping skills, Range and Township Road navigation, and Rural Address determination - Led theory based group tutorials on mapping, aerial photography, remote sensing, GIS, and the Dominion Land Survey system- Successfully helped students transition from failing to passing their courses

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  University of alberta

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  A position with the University of Alberta's Ecosystem Management Emulating Natural Disturbance (EMEND) forestry research project. I surveyed bryophytes for a long term study researching how variable retention harvesting impacts forest bryophyte biodiversity.Work Included:- Training technicians in bryophyte identification and survey methods- Updating and clarifying the EMEND bryophyte survey protocol- Surveying bryophyte cover in 2x2m permanent sample plots- Ensuring the EMEND Health and Safety Plan is being followed- Assisting with shrub surveys as needed רוצה לראות פחות A contract position involving research related to a wet areas mapping (WAM) studying looking at the feasibility of LiDAR to predict areas of high biodiversity in the boreal forest at the Ecosystem Management Emulating Natural Disturbance (EMEND) forestry research project near Peace River, AB.Work has included:- Learning about LiDAR and Wet Areas Mapping- Field and lab identification, and cover surveys of bryophytes and vascular plants- Forest structure assessment- Using a deferentially corrected GPS unit (SX-Blue II) to record geographic coordinates of study sites- Data entry and verification רוצה לראות פחות

  • Lead Bryophyte Technician-EMEND Project

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  • Forest Ecology Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
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  University of alberta

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Supervisor - emend project

  A contract position with the University of Alberta's Ecosystem Management Emulating Natural Disturbance (EMEND) forestry research project. I surveyed shrub biomass, coarse woody debris, and snags for a long term study researching how variable retention harvesting impacts forest health.Work Included:- Training technicians in survey methods- Ensuring the EMEND Health and Safety Plan was being followed

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  Parks canada

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Student fire and vegetation management technician

  - Controlled and surveyed introduced species- Conducted Whitebark Pine health surveys and rangeland health assessments- Implemented ecological restoration projects (riparian and grassland)

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  Alberta conservation association

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Seasonal rangeland agrology technician

  Conducted Rangeland Health Assessments for the Multiple Species at Risk (MULTISAR) program. Working with landowners and leaseholders to find grazing solutions that benefit species at risk, wildlife, plants, and livestock.

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  Natural resources canada | ressources naturelles canada

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Silvicutrure/afforestation program technologist

  I work on projects researching short rotation woody crops for biomass and bioenergy, use of short rotation woody crops for phytoremediation of wastewater and soils, and forest reclamation. Work with partners in mining, oil and gas, forestry, reclamation, and provincial and municipal government sectors. I also am also learning two-eyed seeing as a member of our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Program Working Group, where I help coordinate actives and events to further this important work in forestry research. רוצה לראות פחות

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  University of alberta

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  Lichen identification technician

  Identification of lichen samples in the genus Peltigera from the Northwest Territories.

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  Agroforestry & woodlot extension society

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  Intermediate environmental technician

  Coordinated the planting of 70,000 seedlings on 10 sites. Assessed sites for restoration potential and wrote planting proposals. Designed restoration projects.

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  Innotech alberta

  Jan 2024 - now

  Intermediate technologist - environmental impacts

  Coordinating and assisting on various research projects related to environmental impacts on soil, water, vegetation, and wildlife.