Gordon Rhys Watson

Experience

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  Navy League Cadet Corps #48, MICMAC

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Regulating Petty Officer - Petty Officer (First Class)

  As the second most senior cadet I was responsible for leading Navy League Cadets aged nine to 13 in parades, training them on naval knowledge and drill and leading or being a member of other small group activities such as visits to Royal Canadian Navy Vessels through to outdoor weekend camps. I led competition teams at Divisional (Provincial) level meets on Naval Knowledge and Knot Tying and was the person who led the Corps when the most senior cadet was not present. While there I was awarded several competition medals, the Corps Citizenship Trophy for 2011 and earned the second highest Navy League Cadet Award, the Badge of Excellence in March 2013 and was awarded the following medals at Division/Province level competitions: Gold - Naval Knowledge 2013. Näytä vähemmän

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  Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps #305, SACKVILLE

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Bandsman (Alto-Saxophone) - Leading Cadet

  As a new cadet of the formal Department of National Defence Cadet program, I spent time learning new skills and working with other cadets up to the age of 19 on nay leadership and skill building activities including sailing small dinghies.Volunteered over 100 hours to various activities to raise funds for the Cadet Corps.Promoted from Able Cadet to Leading Cadet.Attended General Cadet Training at HMCS ACADIA.Nova Scotia Cadet Detachment Music Competition - Silver

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  Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron #652, Milford and District Lions

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Bandsman (Alto and Baritone Saxophones) - Flight Corporal

  As a junior leader in the Squadron, I worked in small teams including the opportunity to instruct others in aeronautics and music. Volunteered over 100 hours to my community through various activities.Attended the Squadron visit to Ottawa.Promoted from Corporal to Flight Corporal.Awarded the 2013-2014 Citizenship Trophy.Completed he Military Band - Basic Musician course at HMCS ACADIA 15 August 2014.Awarded the Cadet of the Week award at HMCS ACADIA.

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  Soccer Nova Scotia (East Hants)

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Youth Soccer Referee

  My first paid position where I refereed games and tournaments for youth soccer players ages four to fourteen.Attended Referee training and clinic including subjects such as fair play, sports theory and working with sideline judges/referees, coaches, players and parents..

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  Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron #551, Whitehorse Lions

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Squadron Drum Major - Flight Sergeant

  As the senior musician and a senior member of the cadet leadership of the Squadron. I planned the music for parades including the marches and drill including leading almost ten bandspeople. Accomplishments:Awarded the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award from the Commissioner of the Yukon August 2016.Attended the Duke of Edinburgh National LEAD Camp in Manitoba August, 2016.Completed six-week Advanced Aerospace Course awarded 14 August, 2016Awarded Level 3 Musician 31 May 2016.Appointed Squadron Drum Major 31 May 2016.Promoted from Sergeant to Flight Sergeant 31 May 2016.Promoted from Flight Corporal to Sergeant May 2015.Awarded Level 2 Musician May 2015.Awarded the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence June 2015.Awarded the Bronze Level (Territorial) Effective Speaking Medal in January 2015.Awarded the Silver Level (Regional) Effective Speaking Medal on 13 February 2016.Awarded the Gold Level (National) Effective Speaking Medal on 16 June 2016.Won the Regional Effective Speaking Competition 13 February 2016.Awarded the Silver Level (Regional) Biathlon Medal in February 2015.Awarded the Silver Level (Regional) Marksmanship Medal in May 2015.Completed the six-week Airport Operations Course at Candore College, North Bay Ontario 14 August 2015.Completed the WHMIS For Workers Program from Candore College of Applied Arts and Technology 22 July 2015.Completed Restricted Radio Operator's Licence - Aeronautical 25 August 2015. Näytä vähemmän

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  Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps #2685, The Yukon Regiment

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Regimental Sergeant Major - Chief Warrant Officer

  When I was the Regimental Sergeant Major I was responsible for the maintenance, training and well-being of over 25-cadets between the ages of 12 to 19. I had to lead by example, report to the Commanding Officer, maintain communications between leadership and the cadets, and assist planning and executing training. I led the cadets in public parades for events such as Remembrance Day and Annual Ceremonial Reviews (some were televised nationally), help cadets become better leaders and citizens, and seek out opportunities for cadets to participate in other community events to further develop their citizenship skills. I was accountable for the successful completion of the training and meeting the objectives outlined for me in the Corps Training Plan. Accomplishments: - Awarded the Army Cadet Long Service Medal, 26 September 2016- Completed Army Cadet Regional Gold Star Expedition, 21-23 October 2016- Member of the Cadet Complement at the Cadet Regional Biathlon, February 2017- Member of the Cadet Complement representing the North at the Cadet Regional Biathlon in Valcartier, Quebec, March 2017- Yukon Cadet Representative at the Experiences Canada 150&Me Regional conference in Montreal, 9 to 14 April 2017- Appointed Regimnetal Sergeant Major and promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officer, 5 June 2017- Awarded the Major-General Howard Medal, 17 June 2017- Awarded the Corps Citizenship and Top Male Shot Awards, 17 June 2017- Yukon Representative at the Experiences Canada 150&Me National conference in Ottawa, 23 June to 3 July, 2017- Awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Award - Gold Level, 11 July 2017- RCMP's Guest of Honour accepting the opening salute for the 2017 Musical Ride, 13 August 2017- Awarded the first clasp of the Army Cadet Service Medal, 2 October 2017- Appointed Captain of the 2017/18 Marksmanship Team (Placed 2nd in the North)- Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer, 28 May 2018- Awarded the Corps Citizenship and Top Male Shot Awards, 3 June 2018 Näytä vähemmän

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Cadet Instructor - General Training Courses - Army (Sergeant) Summer 2017

  I was hired as an instructor (course Sergeant)for the summer teaching on the Cadet General Training Course with two other instructors, a course Warrant Officer and a Course Officer at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre. Throughout the summer we trained new cadets the knowledge, skills and abilities that they need to be successful in the Army Cadet program. We had three separate two-week courses of approximately 25 cadets on each (total of approximately 75 pictured below) that we trained. As they neared the completion of their course we observed the increased confidence that they had, applying their newfound skills and enjoying the companionship with their newfound friends who were sharing these new experiences with them. Cadets came primarily from Nunavut, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon. During my time there I was asked to be the RCMP's guest of honour to accept the opening Salute from the Commander of the Musical Ride at the performance in Whitehorse on August 13th.The General Training Course (Army) provides cadets who have recently joined the Cadet Program an introductory training experience where they will participate in a variety of activities from each specialty, to include Drill and Ceremonial, Music, Marksmanship and Expedition. Cadets applying for this course should have successfully completed the Green Star. Näytä vähemmän

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  Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps #272, North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Amherst)

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Regimental Sergeant Major - Chief Warrant Officer

  As the Regimental Sergeant Major I am responsible for the maintenance, training and well-being of Army Cadets between the ages of 12 to 19. I have to lead by example, report to the Commanding Officer, maintain communications between leadership and the cadets, and assist in the delivery of the annual training plan. I led the cadets in public parades for events such as Remembrance Day and help cadets work towards becoming better leaders and citizens.

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Cadet Instructor - Basic Drill and Ceremony - Army (Sergeant) Summer 2018

  I was hired as an instructor (course Sergeant)for the summer teaching on the Cadet Basic Drill and Ceremony Course with two other instructors, a course Warrant Officer and a Course Officer at the Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre. Throughout the summer we will train cadets the knowledge, skills and abilities that they need to be proficient in Drill and Ceremony. We have two separate three-week courses of approximately 31 cadets on each (total of approximately 62 cadets) that we will train. As they near the completion of their course we hope to observe increased confidence, apply their newfound skills and enjoy the companionship with their newfound friends who were sharing these new experiences with them. Cadets come primarily from Nunavut, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon. The Basic Drill and Ceremonial (Army) course provides cadets an opportunity to build on drill learned at their respective Corps, participate in advanced drill and ceremonial activities, and to develop leadership skills and knowledge while performing the role of a team leader. Activities include commanding a section on parade, drill with arms, flag drill, and marksmanship training. Näytä vähemmän

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  Mount Allison University

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  During my final summer and year at Mount Allison University, I conducted my honours research into nanoparticle and cellular membrane interactions, writing and defending my thesis, which is currently on route to a formal publication. Graduated May 2022, B.Sc (Hons) in biochemistry, minors in chemistry and biology

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Student - Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry Major with Honors)

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  Civilian Instructor
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  Yukon Fish and Game

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Supervisor

  Our fish ladder and near-by fish hatchery are helping to ensure the survival of the Yukon River's Chinook salmon run. The world’s longest wooden fish ladder helps migrating chinook (aka king) salmon on the final leg of their epic journey. As young smolts, they migrate downstream to the Bering Sea. After three to five years, they reenter the Yukon River and begin the two-month 3,200-kilometer (nearly 2,000-mile) swim back to their home waters. The lucky ones—a tiny percentage—will make it to spawn and die there. This 366-meter (1,200-foot) chute allows the salmon to skirt the Whitehorse Dam and avoid its turbines.I work as a supervisor at the interpretation centre in the fish ladder, where visitors can view fish through the underwater window and learn more about the salmon and other species from displays inside the building and the viewing platforms above the Yukon River. We have underwater cameras and TV monitors so that people can view the migrating salmon and freshwater fish at the centre or even via their home or office computer.I also had the opportunity to work at the Fish Hatchery, located just downstream from the fishladder. The hatchery accommodates the rearing of fresh water species including chinook salmon, arctic char, kokanee salmon, and lake, rainbow and bull trout. The freshwater fish are used to stock pothole lakes in the southern Yukon.Each year, about 60 female and 120 male Chinook are removed from the fishway. Eggs and sperm are collected and mixed. The fertilized eggs are incubated over the winter and the young fish (fry) are released the following spring into streams such as Michie and Wolf Creeks in the Yukon River system.Before the fish are set free, I ensure that they have their adipose fin clipped so that a tiny coded wire could be inserted into their nose cartilage. This procedure identifies the stock, date and location of release and helps biologists track the number of salmon that return to the spawning grounds as adults. Näytä vähemmän

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  Oceanview Home and Garden

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sales Attendant
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  Trinity College Dublin

  Jan 2023 - now

  Medical Student