Kyla Roorda

Experience

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  Invasive Species Council of BC

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Student

  • Scheduled, planned and attended outreach events to educate the public about preventing the spread of invasive species• Compiled information on invasive species and wrote species specific website sections• Aided team members to test Cariboo lakes for invasive mussels

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  BC Parks

  May 2019 - Aug 2020

  Student Ranger Crew Lead

  • Utilized maps, handheld radios, truck radios, and GPS units to operate safely and efficiently in remote locations• Coordinated with members of the BC Parks team to complete long term ecological monitoring projects, put on public outreach events, maintain trails, and install signage• Supervised a crew of 3 people to plan and execute projects in a safe and timely fashion

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  British Columbia Conservation Foundation

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Riparian Assessment Technician

  • Used modified FREP protocols to asses riparian habitats, quantify their value as fish habitat, and determine human impacts on the stream• Used a 4x4 truck, UTV, and travelled by foot to safely reach remote locations in the field• Digitally entered and organized field data with attention to detail

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  DWB Consulting Services Ltd.

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Environmental Technician

  • Worked as a team to complete fish salvages using minnow traps, electrofishing, and seine netting to safely and efficiently relocate fish• Completed species at risk habitat assessments for fish and wildlife in proposed forestry blocks• Worked independently to prepare concise technical reports for client use• Completed wildlife sweeps prior to construction activities.

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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  Stock Assessment Technician
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  Black Fly Environmental

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Environmental Scientist
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  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Sept 2023 - now

  Stock Assessment Technician