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Steven Smith

Steven Smith

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Animal Care Professional 1 at Assiniboine Park Conservancy

  • Education

    • University of Manitoba

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      Bachelor of Environmental Science Conservation Biology

    • University of Manitoba

      2007 - 2013
      Bachelor of Environmental Science-Honours Wildlife Managment/Toxicology 3.59

      Activities and Societies: Bat Conservation International Supporter. Volunteer at Parkland Mews Falconry and Bird of Prey Education Centre. Volunteer researcher for Operation Wallacea in Honduras. Presented research at North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR) symposium 2011. The experiences I had during in-class, volunteer, and employment based field work have contributed to some of my most valuable skills as an environmental researcher. I am a skilled writer due to the many term papers, and two independent research based theses I wrote during my education. I currently have a publication with the University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Website, this publication was a term paper that I followed up on and was able to get published. I am also currently working on… Show more The experiences I had during in-class, volunteer, and employment based field work have contributed to some of my most valuable skills as an environmental researcher. I am a skilled writer due to the many term papers, and two independent research based theses I wrote during my education. I currently have a publication with the University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Website, this publication was a term paper that I followed up on and was able to get published. I am also currently working on getting my honours thesis published. The many presentations I have given throughout my academic career, both formal and informal, have contributed to my oral communication and presentation development skills. Due to the large amounts of environmental sampling, independent research, and communication and presentation experience my education has provided me with several skills which would make me an asset to any environmental consulting firm, or environmental research based organization. Show less

  • Experience

    • St. Vital Bowl

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2012
      Supervisor

      Supervised staff ensuring high levels of teamwork in order to guarantee optimal customer service and satisfaction. Recorded and tracked inventory to maintain stock levels. Followed an enforced health and food safety regulations. Also cooked, cleaned, waited tables, dealt with cash and safe, and locked up the business when closed.

    • The University of Winnipeg

      May 2011 - May 2011
      Research Assistant

      Captured bats using harp traps and mist nets, handled and cared for bats, obtained caputure data from bats, built scientific monitoring set ups around caves in order to record movement data. Conducted research independently in order to formulate a thesis project. Followed strict decontamination protocol due to spread of white nose syndrome.

    • Parkland Mews Falconry and Bird of Prey Education Centre

      May 2013 - May 2014
      Coordinator

      I managed the tame hack program designed to raise young peregrines for successful release onto human altered landscapes. Animal husbandry and hygiene are essential to our efforts and are therefore a large part of my responsibilities. We are currently working to modify the tame hack program in order to encompass the natural development of peregrine falcons and cater to their individual progress through the program. My duties therefore also include researching background material and consulting with wildlife researchers from the University of Manitoba. Show less

    • Winnipeg Humane Society

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Animal Care Supervisor

      Tasked with assuring all resident animals at the Winnipeg Humane Society receive optimal care during their stay at in the shelter. The day to day activities of animal care supervisor include administering all medications prescribed to wounded or ill animals, updating vaccinations for resident cats and dogs, supervising and aiding staff to assure all animals are cleaned and fed following specific feeding requirements in a timely fashion, and monitoring animals for any signs off illness or injury. Communication was an extremely vital part of my position at the humane society as I was responsible for relaying information within my department between staff as well as informing alternating supervisors of any special cases that require attention or special care. I also communicate relevant information between departments and to higher management in order to assure everyone is on the same page and operations are running smoothly. Show less

    • City of Winnipeg Insect Control Branch

      Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
      Technical Assistant

    • Assiniboine Park Conservancy

      May 2016 - now

      • Zookeeper 1

        Aug 2018 - now

      • Zoo Attendant

        May 2016 - Aug 2018

    • Assiniboine Park Zoo

      May 2016 - Oct 2016
      Zoo Attendant

    • Centennial Animal Hospital

      Dec 2017 - now
      Doggy Daycare/Kennel Attendant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biting Insect Pesticide Applicator License

      PMRA

    • Core Pesticide Applicator License

      PMRA

    • WHMIS

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Animal Husbandry, maintenance of mews, and falcon training

      Issued by Parkland Mews Falconry and Bird of Prey Education Centre Inc. on Feb 2013
      Parkland Mews Falconry and Bird of Prey Education Centre Inc.Associated with Steven Smith