C. Jason Harris, PMP

Experience

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  Diana's Country Kitchen

  Sept 1983 - Jun 1984

  Kitchen Worker

  Dish washing, prep cooking, serving tables.

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  Uplander Hotel

  Oct 1988 - Jun 1989

  Dishwasher

  Dish washing, cleaning.

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  Sunshine Cafe

  Sept 1989 - Jul 1990

  Kitchen Worker

  Dish washing, prep cooking, painting.

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  City of Rossland

  Jul 1990 - Sept 1990

  Labourer

  Bush cutting, painting, paving, sport field maintenance and landscaping.

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  Red Mountain Ski Shop

  Nov 1990 - Apr 1991

  Binding Technician

  Set bindings, fit equipment, customer service, retail and service sales, and repairs.

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  City of Rossland

  Nov 1990 - Mar 1991

  Contract Snow Removal

  Independent snow removal, and salting or sanding the public stairways.

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  Potted Parrot Restaurant

  Apr 1991 - Aug 1991

  Kitchen Manager

  Cooking, ordering, cleanup, hiring, training.

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  Luzzu Restaurant Inc.

  May 1992 - Jul 1992

  Head Waiter

  Serving tables, tending cash.

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  T.G. Bright & Co. Ltd.

  May 1992 - Jul 1992

  Tour and Tasting Guide

  Conducting tours of winery and bottling plant, tastings and sales.

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  City of Rossland

  Jul 1992 - Sept 1992

  Labourer

  Bush cutting, painting, paving, sewer maintenance, and general maintenance of grounds.

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  Malibu Grand Prix

  May 1993 - May 1994

  Kitchen Manager, Supervisor

  Cooking, ordering, cleanup, supervising front end staff and pit crew, various duties required in running a tourist attraction.

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  Similco Mines Ltd.

  Jun 1994 - Aug 1995

  Geological Exploration Assistant

  Mapping, grid line blazing, organisation of equipment, materials and personnel, general assistance to the project geologist were all part of my regular duties. I directed the salvage, removal, identification and cataloging project of the extensive core collection in danger of being lost due to neglect and age; removed the collection to a safer location away from the active mining area; located and remarked old grid lines; extended outdated grid lines to cover areas of immediate interest. I was responsible for splitting core, general assistance to the project geologist, organisation of equipment and materials. I assisted in an extensive survey program producing a digital map database of stockpiles and areas of immediate interest; reorganised and stored recent core acquisition; developed, organised and conducted program for processing core produced by the drilling program. Show less

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  Okanagan University College

  Sept 1995 - Aug 1996

  Open and close the lab, assist students with computer related problems, maintain photocopier supplies and collect money for printing and sundry items. Duties included organisation, maintenance and recording of lab equipment and artifacts; computer assisted map drawing, preparation of government forms and documents. I developed a computerised B.C. Government Archaeological Inventory Site Form for the use of the department chair; cataloged and labeled two field seasons of collected artifacts; produced the first inventory catalogue of physical anthropology teaching materials and archaeology field equipment.

  • Computer Lab Monitor

    Apr 1996 - Aug 1996

  • Anthropology Lab Assistant

    Sept 1995 - Apr 1996
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  Altamira Consulting Company

  Jun 1996 - Oct 1996

  Archaeologist

  Working in the Williams Lake, B.C. area, I assisted in conducting several Archaeological Impact Assessments and artifact analyses. This work included mapping in the field and preparing maps with the computer for inclusion in reports; preparing government documents and assisting in preparing related reports for clients; Identifying, cataloging and analysing collected artifacts. I located four prehistoric archaeological sites and assisted in the location of seven archaeological and one historic site. My work led me to develop a computerised artifact cataloging system and a computerised B.C. Government Site Inventory Form for the use of Altamira and their employees. Show less

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  Western Saws Ltd.

  May 1997 - Aug 1997

  Production Assistant

  As a Production Assistant I prepared saws for servicing, assisted in the maintenance of surface grinding equipment, assisted in the shipping and receiving of products and supplies, general minor repairs of equipment and the building.

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  Bison Historical Services Ltd.

  Mar 1998 - Sept 1998

  Archaeologist

  As a part of the field crew I worked on two major excavations West of Calgary, one of which was a deep Paleoindian site. I was also part of several archaeological surveys of areas marked for development.

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  Kaska Dena Northern Rockies Archaeological Project

  Jul 1999 - Mar 2001

  Project Director

  • Project Management - I directed field investigations in the Kaska Dena Traditional Territory of central Northern British Columbia, to develop and test the validity of archaeological site location predictive modelling and to build and refine a predictive model appropriate for the Northern Rockies using a GIS.• Engagement and Communication - The work included engaging with the First Nation community during meetings and in the field, to understand past and current relationships with the land and resources. Show less

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  Golder Associates

  May 2001 - Aug 2014

  • Project Management - I led the successful completion of projects such as: regulatory approval applications for oil sands in situ and mining projects, regulatory compliance programs, and several engineering design and construction earthworks projects. My regulatory compliance program experience includes leading a comprehensive, multi-year, multi-discipline, environmental regulatory compliance and monitoring program for a sour gas facility, including numerous pipelines. My development application and operating approval renewal projects regularly included providing support for internal and external stakeholders.•Communication - My experience includes writing strategy-briefing documents and presenting strategy positions to clients and senior managers. I provided support and leadership during the development of operational guidelines and procedures. Stakeholder consultation included meeting with, and responding to First Nations comments and concerns.• Analysis and Advice - During regulatory action proceedings, I conducted or led the research and analysis of technical and regulatory documentation to provide strategic advice, and a basis to negotiate mitigation actions acceptable to the regulator. • Health and Safety - I led the development or modification, as needed, of Health and Safety (H&S) programs required to meet legislation and client requirements. Keeping up to date on changes in H&S legislation and regulation was essential to ensuring project H&S programs remained compliant. Developing and maintaining site-specific Emergency Response Plans was a regular activity of my H&S leadership responsibilities. My role included leading and conducting investigations of H&S incidents, and regulatory compliance incidents; providing causal analyses and response recommendations to senior management and clients. Show less • Archaeology - I assisted in all aspects of Heritage Resource Impact Assessments, including working with Aboriginal partners in First Nations communities and territories. As a specialist in applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to archaeological problems, I developed site location predictive models for forested environments.• Geomatics – I have years of experience creating environmental thematic atlases and alignment sheets for the Alaska Gas Producers Pipeline Project, and the Mackenzie Gas (pipeline) Project. I also provided support for GIS-based business planning projects, and developed and maintained several spatial databases for clients, and for internal use.• Health and Safety - My experience included acting as the Group H&S Coordinator, helping to develop and implement the corporate H&S program. My H&S Coordinator role included leading and supporting incident investigations. I acted as the group expert on H&S legislation and regulation; keeping up to date on legislation and regulatory changes. • Analysis and Advice - My other work consisted of in-depth research and analysis of historic documentation and data to provide an accurate picture of the current status of historic resources, for appropriate mitigation strategy proposals to the regulator, clients, and senior staff. Show less

  • Project Coordinator/Project Manager

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2014

  • Archaeologist/Geomatics Analyst

    May 2001 - Jun 2008
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  Nickpoint Environmental Services

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2015

  Project Management Team Lead

  • Leadership - I led the Project Management Team in delivering multidisciplinary projects, and fostered the professional development of the team through mentorship and training.• Engagement - I engaged with stakeholders and regulators regarding oil and gas development on First Nations land, particularly for pipelines and related facilities.• Communication - I presented at meetings with regulators and concerned First Nations to gather, address, and respond to concerns raised during the development applications.• Consultation - I provided strategic analysis, and advice on future applications, and regulatory compliance during construction and operation. Show less

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  City of Calgary

  Nov 2016 - now

  I leverage strong working relationships to collaborate with both Corporate, and Corporate Analytics and Innovation (CAI), and stakeholders to deliver project management services across multiple businessunits. Primary duties include:• Manage a diverse project portfolio and leverage partnering opportunities to further CAI customer objectives.• Plan and lead projects and objectives to achieve goals for the customer and the business unit.• Ensure alignment of internal resources including staff resources and budget resources.• Provide leadership to project team members.• Assess multiple stakeholder needs and balance them against one another and then propose a course of action.• Plan, coordinate, and communicate, and administer to contractors and consultants.• Conduct research and provide analyses for new project management practices and procedures focusing on continuous improvement opportunities.• Manage project integration including: project plan development, project plan execution, overall change control, integration, alignment and project cost management. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Community Shuttle Operator, Transit

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2019