Richard Singhroy

Experience

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  Geological Survey of Canada (GSC)

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Research Assistant, FSWEP

  • Translated, edited, and formatted French to English fact sheets on various Climate Change topics • Wrote blogs on several GSC public outreach programs• Conducted comprehensive literature study on permafrost reports to support GSC Northern Science investigations

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  The Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Ecological Education and Public Outreach Contributor

  Attended various field events, presentations, and interacted with the naturalist community. Wrote the following blogs: Published at https://ofnc.wordpress.com/• Late Fall Birding• Butterfly Hunting in the National Capital Region• Fossil Hunting at Macoun Marsh• The changing world of birds in the Ottawa- Gatineau District- a 50- year perspective

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  University of Ottawa

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Conducted environmental impact assessments for the renovations of student housing. • Conducted a campus land use study by collecting documents and interviewing university officials and students. • Preformed a needs analysis to assess campus land use for a diverse community while considering the university’s budget and reputation. • Researched and evaluated best practices and industry standards on sustainable land use to provide recommendations to university officials. • Being a student leader• Event planning• Meeting discussing the further of the department. • Communicating with students and professors. • Surveyed coastal habitats and fauna using geolocated transects, half-meter quadrats, and drones. The collected data was used to make a satellite classification map in R Studio to study the effects of mangroves on seagrass ecosystem. • Identified and geolocated fish species and seafloor types from snorkelling techniques. • Researched and presented on fish population sampling techniques and basic fish anatomy. • Studied disease prevalence and habitat change effects on fish predation by relocating Pumpkin Seed fish to various habitats. • Collected and analyzed data with R studio to understand the impact of climate change on lake ecology and fish health. • Implanted trackers in sedated fish for data collection.• Preformed a comprehensive literature review on habitat change effects on predation • Scuba dived up to 50ft twice a day• Gathered data on coral, sponge, and algae populations using field quadrats• Used data analysis techniques such as t-test, diversity index etc.

  • Consulting Associate

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Undergraduate Student association for Geography: Volunteer as vice president, University affairs

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Student Researcher

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Student Researcher

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

  • Ontario field biology course: Module 28 Coral Reef Community Ecology- Scuba Diving on Bahamian Coral

    Dec 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Ecology Ottawa

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Office administrator and Canvasser

  • Community outreach• Event planning• Costumer service experiences• Conducted door to door canvassing to raise awareness and funds for Ecology Ottawa. • Helped plan and manage the Earth day Celebration with stakeholders.

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  IJC - International Joint Commission

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Communications Officer

  • Created the lake Saint Lawrence’s Wikipedia page through research and information gathering. • Uploaded information to the IJC website and created watershed maps. • Helped managed public relations by reaching out to reporters and various stakeholders. • Preformed daily media monitoring exercises while managing social media presence and engagement.• Take minutes of directors board meetings with Canadian and US directors.

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Communications Officer

  • Organized internal online training to ensure proper stewardship of employee training records. • Worked as part of a team to organize the Oceans Protections Plan by creating pamphlets, translating outreach materials, and acting as a representative of Canadian Hydrological Services (CHS) with DFO. • Created presentation materials on the functions of the International Joint Commission for DFO Directors.

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  LAGOSTA

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Project Intern

  • Made promotional video to educate people about Lagosta’s marine conservation efforts. • Conducted literature review and provide recommendations to improve spiny lobster conservation. • Outlined how GIS techniques can help lobster conservation efforts.

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  Indo-Pacific Seagrass Network

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Master’s thesis

  • Conducted a study where I produced satellite classification maps of intertidal zones and interpreted cleaning habits from field surveys and data collected across the Indo Pacific. • Conducted background research on conservation efforts to inform policy and intertidal resources management.• Analysed field data and produced graphs using Excel.

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  Seastorian

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Freelance science communication writer

  •Produced engaging and informative blogs on topics such as coral reef conservation and other scientific issues.•Leveraged research and writing skills to present complex concepts in an accessible way.•Created visually appealing infographics to enhance the impact of the content and facilitate understanding.•Demonstrated strong communication and collaboration abilities while working with clients and other professionals.

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  EOSPATIAL Inc

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Environmental and remote sensing officer

  • Led the development and submission of a project proposal, showcasing strong research, analytical, and writing skills.• Employed InSAR image processing techniques to monitor and identify geohazards, such as ground deformation and subsidence, contributing to improved safety and risk management.• Created and delivered accurate and informative GIS maps of mining properties to clients and stakeholders, using advanced spatial analysis tools to visualize and interpret complex data.

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  MDA Space

  Sept 2023 - now

  Geospatial Analyst