Gavin Newall

Experience

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  Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2021

  Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

  Supervised the pool deck and promoted safety through risk management and vigilance.Taught swimming lessons to all ages and experience levels, including 3 year old’s to seniorsand absolute beginners to experienced triathletes.

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  Quattro Constructors

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Engineering Field Intern

  Worked on The Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery project, specifically the fuel tank facility located inRichmond.Was responsible for quality control for all work related to structures, including concrete, prefabricatedbuildings, drainage systems and electrical systems.

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  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Student Research Assistant

  Collaborated with the Westbank First Nation on the Indigenous Food Systems project. The goal of this project was to combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques to better utilize plants such as huckleberries as a food source.Conducted various biology field and lab work to study native plants.

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  BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Project Coordinator

  Assisted in the implementation of the Together for Wildlife strategy.Conducted various biology field and lab work.Conducted self directed scientific study and statistical analysis.

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  W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Engineering Intern

  Used engineering and biological knowledge to assist with the restoration and repatriation of a historic wetland to the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation.

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  Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

  May 2023 - now

  Research Assistant