Ryan E. Barfoot (M.Ed)

Experience

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  Student Conservation Association

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  International Recruiter/Liaison & Crew Supervisor

  In conjunction with the National Parks Service (USA) and The National Forest Service (USA) as well as BC Parks delivering experiential programs to youth employed by the Student Conservation Association (USA)Entirely responsible for the safety and well-being of all participants for five 32 day programs in remote locationsFacilitated the design and implementation of Career Counseling, as well as Life Skills and Environmental Education Programs for youth (ages 14-19) in the States of Mississippi, Tennessee, Washington and Alaska Responsible for marketing programs and presenting workshops to youth in Canadian high schoolsResponsible for recruiting Canadian students to work domestically and abroad on Conservation-based project Show less

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  Federal Government of Canada

  May 2003 - Aug 2004

  Parks Canada Supervisor

  Oversaw the on-site daily operation of Georgian Bay Islands National Park (Canada)Responsible for 8 youth (ages 15-19) for a period of 2 month employment programActed as a program liaison between Georgian Bay Islands National Park and the Anishinabe peopleDuties included training and management of staff, meeting public concerns, designing programs (Environmental Education, Career Counseling and Life Skills based.) and wildlife management

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  School District 47, Powell River

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2017

  Coordinator: Outdoor & Ecological Education Programs

  Hire, train and supervise all summer program staff Management of all program budgets Developing and articulating clear standards and protocols for all programs to ensure that best-practices are adequately implemented.Oversee the Community Caretakers Conference (C3); Development, Strategic Planning, Events Coordination and Documentation in the areas of Ecological Education and Sustainability.

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  Simon Fraser University

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Faculty Associate
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  Vancouver Island University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Instructor
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  Qathet School District (SD47)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Sustainability Coordinator