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Colin Taylor

Colin Taylor

Junior Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Engineering Student at UBC

  • Education

    • Prince of Wales Secondary School

      2014 - 2019

    • The University of British Columbia

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Environmental Engineering

      4.5 years with UBC Environmental Engineering along with 20 months of co-op experience has provided me with a very strong base from which to launch my career. My degree has led me to a focus on hydraulics, water resources, and hydrology and the effects of climate change across these sectors.

  • Experience

    • MacSailing

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2016
      Junior Instructor

      I taught children aged 7-16 in sailing and canoeing.

    • Skookum Yacht Services

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2018
      Boat Operator/Labourer

      Piloted and operated a sewage waste pump out boat around False Creek, often on my own. Performed basic maintenance on yachts such as buffing, polishing, scraping and waxing.

    • MacSailing

      May 2017 - Apr 2022

      As Head Instructor, I cover day-to-day management with situation response, staff communication, instructor training and safety planning for a staff of nearly 25 instructors. I also perform the majority of maintenance operations. Instructed and assisted students of all ages in many different sailboats and skill ranges.

      • Head Instructor

        May 2021 - Apr 2022

      • Senior Instructor

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

      • Sailing Instructor

        May 2017 - Aug 2019

    • City of Vancouver

      May 2022 - Dec 2022
      Engineering Assistant II

      8-month co-op position with the City of Vancouver’s Integrated Sewer and Drainage Planning team, focusing on analyzing rainfall, outfall and flow data and system modelling. Worked on mapping catchments and flow monitors in ArcGIS. Was also able to gain valuable field experience in soil analysis, infiltration testing and green infrastructure maintenance. Completed a solo project outlining the trends, knowledge gaps and contributing factors of water quality data in False Creek.

    • Hatfield

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
      Environmental Specialist

      4 month co-op with Hatfield’s Construction monitoring group gaining experience in environmental assessment in the field along with soil and water sampling, permitting, investigating and reporting.Environmental Monitoring performed for the following projects:Burnaby North Interceptor Tunnel - Metro Vancouver and Pomerleau Bessac Annacis Island WWTP Outfall Installation - Metro Vancouver and RuskinRichardson Railyard Expansion - Richardson and B&B Contracting GroupAnnacis Water Supply Tunnel - Traylor-AECON GPEnvironmental Impact Assessment - Global Container Terminals Expansion Show less

    • WSP in Canada

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Environmental Engineer Co-op Student, Water & Wastewater

      Four month co-op term with WSP in Vancouver, in their Water and Wastewater division.Project Experience:Cypress Village Water Supply Strategy - Modelling and Design review for District of West VancouverWater Metering Feasibility Study - Report for Township of LangleySanitary Asset Management Plan - Report, Condition Assessment and Mapping for City of ChilliwackScott Road Sewer Options Assessment - Report on replacement/rehabilitation options for Metro VancouverRegional Water Transmission Schematics - Creating schematic figures for Metro VancouverSquamish Water Master Plan Update - Creating hydrant test plan maps and procedure and updating WaterGEMs model for demands and fire flows for District of SquamishProposals - Working on various proposals and business development initiatives Show less

    • Northwest Hydraulic Consultants

      May 2024 - now
      Engineering Assistant - Technologist

      As an Engineering Assistant for NHC, I will prepare proposals for various clients, collect hydraulic and hydrological data in the field, provide engineering analysis and modelling services, and report my results to clients.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pleasure Craft Operator Card

      Canadian Yachting Association
      Sept 2015

    • CANSail 1-2 Instructor

      Sail Canada | Voile Canada
      May 2017

    • Serving It Right

      Government of British Columbia
      Nov 2021

    • Class 5 Driver's License

      ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)
      Mar 2021

    • WHMIS 2015

      Hatfield
      Jan 2023

    • ROC(M)

      Government of Canada
      Sept 2020

    • Coaching Fundamentals

      Sail Canada | Voile Canada
      Apr 2017

    • Food Safe Level One

      Canadian Health Food Association
      Jun 2016

    • Standard First Aid with CPR-C

      Vancouver First Aid
      Nov 2022

    • Coachboat Saftey

      Sail Canada | Voile Canada
      Mar 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Colin Taylor
      1st Place Overall Capstone Project Award UBC Environmental Engineering May 2024 After 8 months of hard work with a great capstone team, it was great to receive recognition of our efforts and achieve first overall in the Environmental Engineering capstone projects. Our project was designing a new capture, conveyance, treatment and reuse system for stormwater, located on the Carleton Campus. It was an amazing learning experience and allowed me to refine nearly all the engineering skills I’ve learnt across my entire degree.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • 4th Year/Grad Rep

      Issued by UBC Environmental Engineering Club on May 2023
      UBC Environmental Engineering ClubAssociated with Colin Taylor

    • Volunteer Rescue Team Member

      Issued by Jericho Sailing Centre Association on Jun 2020
      Jericho Sailing Centre AssociationAssociated with Colin Taylor

    • Student Life Coordinator

      Issued by UBC Environmental Engineering Club on Apr 2021
      UBC Environmental Engineering ClubAssociated with Colin Taylor

    • Invasive Species Removal Volunteer

      Issued by Jericho Stewardship Group on Nov 2018
      Jericho Stewardship GroupAssociated with Colin Taylor

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Pacific Spirit Park Society on Sept 2016
      Pacific Spirit Park SocietyAssociated with Colin Taylor

    • Reading Buddy

      Issued by Vancouver Public Library on Oct 2016
      Vancouver Public LibraryAssociated with Colin Taylor