Aletta Leitch

Experience

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  Northern Climate ExChange

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Climate Change Assistant Analyst

  Developed the Compendium of Yukon Climate Change Science, which summarizes the majority of recent climate change research into a useable document for northern climate change practitioners.

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  Government of Yukon

  May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Was responsible for policy analysis and development, permitting, procedure development, stakeholder communications, and legislative amendments related to complex issues and activities regulated under Yukon’s Environment Act, notably solid and hazardous waste, contaminated sites, and air emissions. Selected to accompany the Yukon contingent of the Canadian delegation to the United Nations climate change conference in Lima, Peru (COP20) as Yukon’s Climate Change Youth Ambassador. Made recommendations for the development of policies related to activities regulated under the Environment Act, processed and issued permits for relevant activities, and participated in the environmental assessment process established under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act.

  • Environmental Protection Analyst, Department of Environment

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Climate Change Youth Ambassador

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Environmental Programs Assistant

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
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  ReefDoctor

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Research Assistant

  Conducted a thorough review of Reef Doctor’s coral reef monitoring program and developed a 12-week English curriculum for students graduating from Reef Doctor’s beginner English program, in addition to day-to-day participation in the organization's alternative livelihood projects and underwater Scuba surveys of the health of the coral reef ecosystem.

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  Pembina Institute

  May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Capitalized on my excellent written and oral communications and research skills to contribute to a variety of projects, ranging from an interactive map of Alberta's clean energy projects to the relationship between renewable energy development and Indigenous reconciliation. Partnered with the Pembina Institute to explore how Alberta’s oil and gas sector could facilitate the development of a geothermal energy industry for my MSc thesis, building on theories of innovation and economic development

  • Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Research Fellow

    May 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Government of Yukon

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Coordinated the implementation of Our Clean Future, the Yukon's climate change, energy and green economy strategy. Established systems for tracking performance and released the first public progress report. Lead the development of Our Clean Future, the Yukon's climate change, energy and green economy strategy. Utilized my strong research and analytical skills to help develop and maintain a robust Yukon economy, working in several areas including climate policy, clean technology, and media. Departmental representative for the development of the new integrated strategy on climate change, energy and green economy for Yukon.

  • Strategy Implementation Manager, Climate Change Secretariat

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Senior Project Manager, Climate Change Secretariat

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Policy Analyst, Department of Economic Development

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
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  Government of Yukon

  Aug 2022 - now

  Manager of Energy Programs, Energy Branch

  Managing the Yukon government's rebate and PACE programs for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable heating system installations in residential and commercial buildings.