Paulina Pisarek

Experience

• 

  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Natural Heritage Educator

  Developed and led hikes and programs relating to park ecosystems for 10-1,000 visitors.

• 

  Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Junior Environmental Officer

  Provided waste management services to National Defence sites in the National Capital Region.Produced an environmental assessment for a building construction project.Acted as Chair of the Student-Employees Network.

• 

  Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Project Support Coordinator, National Youth Network

  Organized and provided support for career development events for young professionals working in the National Capital Region.

• 

  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Regulatory Researcher

  Prepared a research project about the use of designated ports to enforce specific wildlife law.Researched and analyzed documents and situations related to legislation, regulation, and compliance measures on environmental enforcement.

• 

  City of Ottawa

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Environmental Monitoring Assistant

  Assisted field technicians with activities under the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP) and the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) while abiding by the appropriate health and safety standards.Worked in laboratory conditions to identify benthic macroinvertebrates at a family level.Produced a 28-page-long literature review about the effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) on aquatic ecosystems, and how their management can be improved.

• 

  Parks Canada

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2017

  Produced and updated terms of reference for three governance committees, two of which were new to Parks Canada.Supported the committees by managing multiple committee memberships, meeting schedules, and a forward calendar of agenda items simultaneously. Analyze executive correspondence and ministerial documents, such as briefing notes, letters from the public and organizations, etc. Provide assistance and advice on environmental management (e.g., contaminated sites, fleet management, waste management, asbestos, etc.).Organized and led a week-long series of Environment Week events for all Gatineau staff.

  • A/Corporate Governance Strategist

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Correspondence Analyst

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Environmental Program Coordinator

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
• 

  Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Environmental Officer

  Managed and coordinated Legionella and potable water quality assessments for federal government buildings in the National Capital Region, by liaising with consultants and clients (property/facility managers).

• 

  Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

  Jan 2019 - now

  Sustainable Buildings Advisor

  Facilitate the implementation of the Government of Canada’s Greening Government Strategy commitments at Canada’s 178 missions abroad.Lead data collection and analysis on energy and water consumption, and waste diversion.Support the production of policy documents.Manage and track contracts and procurement processes.Provide technical and financial supports to missions for sustainability initiatives.Produce communications and lead awareness activities.Led the BOMA BEST Gold certification of the Embassy of Canada to Poland in Warsaw, and other ongoing green building certifications. Show less