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Amy Hill, BSc, MMM

Amy Hill, BSc, MMM

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biologist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Education

    • Dalhousie University

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Marine Management Marine policy and management

      Activities and Societies: Sustainable Ocean Management and Development Conference 2012 Graduate Project: Evaluating the role and designation of critical habitat for the conservation of Canadian marine species at risk.

    • University of New Brunswick

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Society Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French

    • Dalhousie University

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science Marine Biology and Oceanography Co-op Honours

      Activities and Societies: Dalhousie Association of Marine Biology Students Studied marine biology and oceanography.

  • Experience

    • Dalhousie University

      May 2008 - Sept 2011

      I worked on and off in the Fisheries Oceanography Lab at Dalhousie University under the supervision of Dr. Christopher Taggart. I began as a co-op student in 2008, returned as an honour's student in 2009/2010, and then worked as the lab manager from January 2011 until September 2011. My main duties were: processed biological samples (species identification, abundance, gravimetrics, and digital analysis). Digital image analysis of magnetic tracer particles. Established, maintained, and catalogued sample collections. Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment. Assisted in data analysis. Prepared honour’s thesis for publication. Show less

      • Lab Manager

        May 2008 - Sept 2011

      • Research Assistant

        May 2009 - Jul 2009

      • Research Assistant

        Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

      • Research Assistant

        May 2008 - Aug 2008

    • Government of Nova Scotia

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Student Fisheries Technician

      Assisted in conducting a mark-recapture study to assess the spring trout fishery in the River Denys, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Captured, tagged, and processed sea-run brook trout. Conducted creel surveys. Prepared the data for publication of the 2010 interim report.

    • Canadian Wildlife Federation

      Apr 2012 - Nov 2012
      Student Intern

      Examined the role of critical habitat for the protection of marine species at risk in Canada.Prepared report and presentation of analysis results.Prepared submission of research on the marine critical habitats of marine species at risk in Canada for peer-review publication. Completed text for a CWF publishable report on the research and recommendations for protecting critical habitat for marine species at risk.

    • Dalhousie University

      Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
      Laboratory Technician

      I prepare samples for fatty acid analysis (thin layer chromatography and acid-catalyzed transesterification) and summarize chromatographic data. In addition, I am responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, as well as ordering and purchasing laboratory materials, and general administrative duties.

    • Ocean Tracking Network

      Oct 2014 - Aug 2018
      Network Program Officer

      Reporting to the Scientific Director, I serve as a point of contact for other OTN Canada network members. I am responsible for reviewing, editing, and the assembly of the annual scientific progress reports; arranging logistics, agendas, and documentation for the Scientific Advisory Committee meetings; assisting the Scientific Director to manage budgets and disbursement of funds to partner institutions for individual projects, for approved HQP travel, and for workshops, symposia, advisory and peer review meetings. Additionally, I serve on various other key committees. Show less

    • Ocean Tracking Network, Dalhousie University

      Sept 2018 - Oct 2022
      Project Manager

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

      Jul 2023 - now
      Species at Risk Biologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pleasure Craft Operator Card

      BoaterExam.com; Transport Canada

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Jul 2009

    • Standard First Aid &CPR-C

      Canadian Red Cross
      Mar 2010

    • WHMIS

      Sept 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fish Husbandry Volunteer

      Issued by Dalhousie University
      Dalhousie UniversityAssociated with Amy Hill, BSc, MMM