Negin Tousi, P.Eng.

Experience

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  Cactus Club Cafe

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2016

  Server and Shift Leader

  In my role as a server, I provided exceptional service to costumers to ensure an outstanding dining experience. I also performed in the role of a shift leader to ensure completion of opening and closing duties by staff

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  Engineers for a Sustainable World

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2014

  Biodiesel Project Assistant, Building Sustainability Officer

  As a member of the Engineers for a Sustainability World - UBC Chapter (formerly Chemical and Biological Engineering Sustainability Club), I assisted the biodiesel project, where campus waste-oil is reacted to produce biodiesel. I assisted in training new additions to the team and ran lab sessions throughout the year. In my roe as building sustainability officer, I coordinated the departmental E-waste collection and collaborated with the department on the composting and recycling program.

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  Microbiology and Immunology Department, UBC

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

  Researcher, Policy and Practices Director - UBC iGEM

  Selected, for two consecutive years, as one of the 12 undergraduate team members to take part in the iGEM (international Genetically Engineered Machine) world championships. Achieved Gold Medal Standing, awarded top modelling prize at the North American Jamboree and competed at World Championships at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts. This experience encompassed a 4-month UBC work-learn term as well.

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  Chemical and Biological Engineering Undergraduate Council

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  President

  Student Representative from the Chemical and Biological Engineering to the department, the faculty of Applied Science, the Engineering Undergraduate Society, the Alma Mater Society, and UBC. Member of Student Advisory Committee, Industry Advisory Committee and Professional Activity Committee.

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  Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, UBC

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Clean Energy Researcher - Undergraduate Academic Assistant

  Conducted a summer internships designing and carrying out experiments involving the production of Biodiesel from waste vegetable oil, production of soap from the byproduct Glycerol and the optimization of the processes involved. I continued on to complete a Directed Studies Course under the supervision of Dr. Naoko Ellis in biodiesel glycerol quantification using Gas Chromatography to allow for comparison of the produced Biodiesel to ASTM Standards.

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  UBC Engineering Undergraduate Society

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Vice President of External Affairs

  Responsible for hiring, advising and overseeing 5 directors in completion of their respective duties within the external affairs portfolio. Coordinated with fellow executives, faculty, university, external partners and professional affiliations in organizing seminars, conferences, competitions, alumni and professional development events for over 4000 engineering students.

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  AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Chair - Pacific Northwest Regional Conference

  Oversaw the planning committee in organizing the AIChE Pacific Northwest Regional Conference: a conference for 100 engineering students from 6 American and Canadian universities in April 2015

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  Opus International Consultants Limited

  Jun 2016 - Apr 2018

  Water and Wastewater Engineer - EIT
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  Canadian Water Network (CWN)

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  Pacific Representative - Student and Young Professional Committee

  Canadian Water Network's Student and Young Professional Committee (SYPC) is comprised of emerging water leaders from across the country who facilitate networking and collaboration on municipal water issues.

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  BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA)

  Apr 2017 - now

  Appointed as the Vice-President for the Board of Directors, leading the Governance Committee and working alongside the President on all Board matters. Appointed as the Secretary Treasurer for the Board of Directors in the second year of my 3-year term. Elected by the membership, providing strategic direction for the organization, based on input from members and other stakeholders in the water sector. Oversee management of the organization by monitoring compliance with written policies that describe the organization’s ends (goals), governance, executive limitations and Board-CEO relationship. Working alongside fellow co-chair and BCWWA staff to lead the young professionals committee in achieving the strategic goals set out by the board. Collaborating with staff to develop education programs for professionals in the industry. Responsible for understanding the BCWWA and relationship with other organizations and associations within the water and waste industry. Communicate with and research other organizations and seek opportunities to collaborate on events.

  • President

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Vice-President

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Secretary Treasurer

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Member Board Of Directors

    May 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Co-Chair and Education Lead, Young Professionals Committee

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Inter-Association Lead, Young Professionals Committee

    Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
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  WSP in Canada

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2022

  Water and Wastewater Engineer - EIT

  Formerly Opus International Consultants (Canada) Ltd.

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  David Nairne + Associates Ltd.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Project Manager - Water and Wastewater