Experience

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  Honda of canada mfg.

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Student assembly worker

  I worked on the assembly line over three summer's at Honda. Through this experience I became proficient at detail oriented task and accomplished tasks in a fast-paced working environment. Through this position I strengthened my work ethic, dedication, initiative, and organization skills that are applicable in all positions.

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  Nottawasaga valley conservation authority (nvca)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Invasive species technician

  I was an invasive species technician for a two week contract with NVCA to complete invasive phragmites work. This work consisted of species monitoring, data collection, and removal along the Collingwood shoreline. I assisted in planning and running a conservation volunteer event with the general public.

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  The nature conservancy of canada

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Conservation technician

  As a Conservation Technician that assisted in the implementation of a stewardship and management program for significant natural lands protected by NCC. I conducted wildlife surveys including reptile visual encounter surveys, salamander cover board surveys, breeding bird surveys, and insect community monitoring. I assisted in botanical surveys using the Ecological Land Classification (ELC) protocol from MNR and completed ecological restoration on private and public lands with the goal of creating wildlife habitat. I coordinated and ran citizen science events such as butterfly and dragonfly counts, stream restoration, tree planting, and invasive species removal. Exibir menos

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  Rare charitable research reserve

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Terrestrial monitoring intern

  As the Terrestrial Monitoring Intern I Performed a multiplicity of ecological monitoring activities including forest health surveys, butterfly monitoring, amphibian surveys, soil sampling, and avian monitoring. Conducted benthic macroinverebrate sampling and family level identification. Completed literature reviews, data entry, and statistical analyses to produce reports on various long term monitoring projects. Performed habitat restoration through herbaceous species and tree plantings, invasive species removal, creating fish habitat, and erosion control. In addition, I assisted in multiple conservation volunteer events to educate the public on invasive species best management practices. Exibir menos

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  Nature conservancy of canada/conservation de la nature canada

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Invasive species technician

  This position consisted of completing invasive species surveys, mapping, and removals to protect species at risk and significant wildlife habitats on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula. During this position I compiled and analyzed field data for inclusion in the Invasive Species Program and prepared recommendation on mitigation and safety measures. Led a field crew to conduct field surveys and removed invasive species through manual and chemical methods. Through this position I Educated external groups about environmental issues and promoted environmental protection strategies at individual and organizational levels. Exibir menos

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  Azimuth environmental consulting inc.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Terrestrial ecologist

  This position involves an assortment of tasks, including, the completion of site assessments for natural heritage inventories to document existing conditions and identify constraints, for Environmental Impact Studies, and Natural Heritage Evaluations. Develop proposals and budgets, complete records reviews, agency and client consultation, development of field programs, data collection, and synthesis of technical reports. Complete Species at Risk Assessments in compliance with Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) in consultation with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and other regulatory agencies. I perform wildlife surveys for mammals, herpetofauna, and other fauna to identify habitat for Species at Risk and Significant Wildlife Habitat associated with proposed development sites throughout Ontario. Conduct passive and active acoustic monitoring surveys for bats, including: deployment planning, setup and maintenance of ultrasonic acoustic recording equipment, and data management. Completed transect aerial surveys to assess population size, distribution, and trends for mammals; including moose, wolves, Red Fox, and Canada Lynx. Conduct Ecological Land Classification including vegetation community delineation for proposed developments throughout Southern Ontario. Complete Butternut Health Assessments to determine tree retention status under the ESA. In addition, I assist with aquatic and wetland salvage operations, including fish and herpetofauna salvage and relocation efforts. Exibir menos