Nicholas Ramsammy

Experience

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  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Volunteer

  • Assisted in environmental restoration and rehabilitation• Completed trail and land restoration at Bolton Camp• Conducted bee surveys to monitor their population

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  City of Brampton

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Camp Assistant

  • Being a positive role model and leader• Engaged and led the campers in camp activities and games such as volleyball, soccer, watersports, camp songs and crafts

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  Pedalheads Bike Camps Inc.

  May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Instructor

  • Organised and led groups of 10 children through various biking trails• Thought and improved the biking skills of about 5 children on weekly basis • Conducted weekly cycling skills and safety evaluations

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  Brinkman & Associates Reforestation Ltd.

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Tree Planter

  • Plant as many trees as possible while ensuring appropriate tree quality, location and species• Work through rapidly changing and unfriendly weather conditions

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2022 - now

  Altitude Activity Counsellor

  • Setting up and ensuring safety on climbing tower and climbing wall• Leading and facilitating of group activities to foster teamwork and skill building• Ensuring adherence to the rules and safety procedures

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  Teck Resources Limited

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Microbiology Co-op

  • Developed and conducted biological weathering research project• Maintained various fungal and bacterial cultures• Conducted soil and water sampling for mining microbiome analytics platform• Prepared and processed soil and water samples for DNA extraction and PCR analysis

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  Region of Peel

  May 2024 - Dec 2024

  Restoration Co-op Student

  • Inspected Region of Peel water sites for damage• Ensured Region of Peel water sites were and restored to municipal standards after water repairs.• Scheduling and managing of contractor projects• Data entry and database organization utilizing Hansen and ESRI GIS software• Managed and communicated with community members to address all problems and concerns