Eric Shoesmith (He/him)

Experience

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  Ministry of Natural Resources

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Ontario Stewardship Ranger

  Collaborated within a five person team on numerous environmental protection tasks including: aquatic planting, invasive species removal, forest maintenance, trail making, and the construction of bridges, boardwalks, and gabion baskets.Our team's summer work summary presentation was chosen from among more than ten other groups to present to the Minister of Natural Resources.

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  Windfall Centre

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Energy Conservation Intern

  Conducted community outreach at local festivals to promote investment interest in the Pukwis Community Wind Park. Data organization of solar assessments, energy efficiency audits, and water protection results on Microsoft Excel.Developed a report on the Windfall Centre’s energy consumption to determine the office’s carbon dioxide output before and after its energy-efficiency retrofit.

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  Queen's Backing Action against Climate Change

  Sept 2011 - May 2013

  Director of Operations

  Responsible for strategic campaign planning that successfully convinced Queen’s administration to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) and to install solar panels on campus property.Experience engaging stakeholders such as Queen's Students, the Queen’s Sustainability Manager, and senior provosts of the Queen’s administration while helping to develop the Queen’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).

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  Arts and Science Undergraduate Society

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Operations Chair

  Supervised the Arts and Science Orientation Committee to plan and implement leadership training for 400 Orientation week leaders and events for 2000 incoming Queen's students.Managed a $250,000 budget in addition to accessibility, sustainability, and sponsorship portfolios for the 2012 Arts and Science Orientation Committee.Problem solved issues such as supply deficiencies, extreme weather, and interpersonal conflict to successfully maintain event operations.

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  Queen's Biology Department

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Field Technician

  Conducted plant identification at field sites to determine species specific plant productivity trends within Southern Ontario.Dispersed water and nutrients in field plant plots to further academic research on the impacts of climate change on Ontario field plant biology.

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  Freshsight Queen's

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Consulting Team Leader

  Led a multidisciplinary team composed of commerce, sociology, and science students to consult for the Kingston Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Researched the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Big Bike Campaign to develop cost-effective recommendations for the obtainment of greater team participation and donations for the event.

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  Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Seasonal Park Interpreter

  Developed wildlife protection, storm water management, and plant identification education programs for the North Western provincial park system of Alberta.Presented theatrical bear awareness shows, wetland management talks, and guided hikes to audiences of 10 to 150 people.

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  Dalhousie School for Resource and Environmental Studies Student Society

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  Planned and executed an environmental professional speaker series to provide career advice for students interested in the fields of environmental consulting, municipal government sustainability, and green energy development.Designed and launched a mentorship program for the School of Resource and Environmental Studies to connect students and alumni working in the environmental management sector.Responsible for leading meetings in which the society planned community building, professional development, and social activities for the school's student body. Show less

  • Student Society Co-Chair

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Supported the development of a multi-jurisdiction program that was designed to train and empower Indigenous environmental monitoring experts. Responsibilities included:-Preparation of presentations and guiding questions to facilitate dialogues with Indigenous communities, federal and provincial governments, and academia-Grants and contributions research to inform the design of funding mechanisms Developed a change management plan for the implementation of web-based public/stakeholder engagement tools and services at Environment and Climate Change Canada. This work built upon my past experience as a co-op student with the department's stakeholder relations team and deepened my expertise in change management and strategic advice. Wrote correspondence letters, briefing requests, and recommendation letters on topics relevant to the Aboriginal, Northern and Stakeholder Affairs Division mandate.Prepared weekly media scan reports on northern and Indigenous issues to inform briefing notes for departmental officials.Managed the department's Consultations Community of Practice.

  • Policy Analyst - Strategic Partnerships Initiative Environmental Monitoring Program

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Independent Consultant - Change Management Strategy for ECCC Public Engagement

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Junior Policy Analyst - Aboriginal, Northern and Stakeholder Affairs

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  Policy Analyst - Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, Youth Policy, & Public Engagement

  Past responsibilities included:Researching, reviewing, and briefing on youth, public/stakeholder engagement, and Indigenous affairs/reconciliation policy across the Government of Canada, including supporting DM committees, and developing department-wide policy frameworks.Planning training events and providing advice for departmental officials on the use of new tools and resources to enhance the Department's capacity to implement public/youth/Indigenous engagement activities.Co-led a Youth Ambassador Program for Canada's 2016 host role of World Environment Day, including the Government of Canada's first use of micro-grant funding.Promoting the use of collaborative Web 2.0 technologies such as GCconnex, Google Apps, and Twitter, as well as the implementation of the Department's Mental Health Strategy and approach to Diversity/Inclusion. ADM Dragon's Den pitch led to the opening of new collaborative tools for use at ECCC. Show less

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  Canada's Free Agents

  Aug 2018 - May 2024

  -Net-zero policy analysis and engagement to support the work of Canada's Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB).-Led research/expert engagement on transportation sector decarbonization to support NZAB's advice for Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.-Secretariat lead for NZAB's 2022-2023 What We Heard Engagement Report.-Program design for net-zero grants and contributions engagement funding & technical review of net-zero research projects.-Stakeholder engagement, including round table planning and delivery to inform NZAB advice on transportation, oil and gas, buildings, industrial policy, and energy systems.-Procurement of web/engagement tools to support NZAB communications and public engagement.-Relationship building with leading climate change think tanks and advisory bodies.-Communications/engagement strategy & implementation for the NZAB's participation and net-zero knowledge sharing events at COP27 and COP28. -Planning/delivery of joint NZAB/Canadian Climate Institute 2022 conference "Getting the Next Decade Right on Net-Zero" and 2023 conference 'Building Momentum Towards Net-Zero'-Engagement lead with provincial and territorial climate change advisory bodies, and for youth engagement, including delivery of 4 youth engagement net-zero design thinking sessions.-Communications and engagement strategy design and delivery for NZAB 2022 Annual Report, leading to increased stakeholder, partner, and citizen awareness, and media coverage.-GBA+, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Communications Annex experience for MC & budget submissions. -Coordination and successful delivery of a Treasury Board submission.-Student hiring/mentorship. Show less - Supported Natural Resources Canada-Indigenous relations/partnership building.- Responsible for building relationships with National Indigenous Organizations, facilitating engagement with NRCan programs, and advising on Indigenous engagement strategy design.- Developed medium term planning policy narratives and advice following the 2019 election for the incoming government.- Developed new governance structures to support coordinated senior management policy discussions on Indigenous priorities and engagement and supported transition planning/Indigenous relations advice for the incoming Minister after the 2019 election. Show less

  • Policy and Engagement Advisor, Environment and Climate Change Canada - Climate Change Branch

    Mar 2020 - May 2024

  • Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada - Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Sector

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada - International Clean Energy Policy and Engagement

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Canada's Free Agents

  Sept 2024 - now

  Policy Advisor, Canada Water Agency