Jenna Siu

Experience

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  Queen's University

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Research Assistant

  • Helped build fences along the Thousand Island Parkway as part of a graduate student's project on roadkill ecology• Learned about the geography and ecology of the Kluane region of the southwestern Yukon • Field work included hiking to and above tree-line to take standard tree measurements; acquiring tree discs; and quickly and efficiently learning to identify plants

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  Outland

  May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Tree Planter
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  Desert Lake Gardens

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  Farming Intern
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  Western University

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  Teaching assistant

  • Taught and led tutorials and labs• Marked assignments and exams• Addressed students’ concerns with course material or assignments

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  Ontario Badger Project

  May 2014 - Nov 2014

  Field Technician

  • Used radio telemetry to track day time burrows of badgers in southern Ontario• Frequently talked to landowners to build a relationship and gain permission to access property• Collected roadkill specimens, sampled and helped prepare muscle tissue for dietary analyses• Helped with nine badger necropsies

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  Long Point Basin Land Trust

  May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Stewardship Coordinator

  • Monitor constructed reptile habitats, collect reptile sighting reports, and liaise with landowners about reptile conservation• Organize nature outreach events, create outreach material, give presentations, and help steward the land trust's nature reserves

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  Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Conservation Technician

  • Manage invasive species using herbicides and manual techniques• Monitor trails, species at risk and nature reserves• Prepare and lead public guided hikes, help coordinate NCC events

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  Ontario Nature

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Conservation Assistant

  • Assist with writing grants for stewardship and management plans for nature reserves using Open Standards and Miradi software• Assist with outreach events and easement monitoring • Assist with Ontario and Reptile and Amphibian Atlas publication

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  Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2022

  Coordinator, Conservation Biology

  • Developed, planned, and implemented land stewardship programs and connect people to nature through visitor and trail management (e.g., $250K accessible trail project)• Conducted project planning and implementation of species recovery (e.g., Jefferson Salamander) • Authored management plans using Conservation Standards• Liaised with many landowners, donors, volunteers, partner groups to build and manage positive relationships and coordinate stewardship efforts• Conducted over 60 presentations, public hikes, and conservation volunteer events with positive feedback received regarding presentation style • Participated in organizational committees to improve workplace culture (e.g., Staff Council)• Hired and supervised 1–2 conservation technicians annually and received positive feedback managed volunteer group of 10+ people• Helped raised >$200K for land stewardship programs Show less

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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  May 2022 - now

  • Worked to ensure National Wildlife Areas (NWAs) were in compliance with the Canada Wildlife Act and the Wildlife Area Regulations• Contributed to resolving complex legacy issues on NWAs (e.g., issues related to property boundary, leases and community relations) by working with multiple internal and external groups, and preparing Briefing Notes, Ministers Memos and communication materials• Led strategic planning of Connecting Canadians to Nature Program, led related $10K contracts and liaised with partners to advance program Show less

  • Wildlife Habitat Biologist

    May 2023 - now

  • Protected Areas Officer

    May 2022 - May 2023