Experience

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  Dalhousie university

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Teaching assistant/course administrator

  - Became the head Teaching Assistant in my second year of teaching Economic Botany, earning the responsibility of overseeing conflicts between the other assistants and their students.- Prepared and delivered weekly tutorial sessions for the following third year courses: Nature Conservation, Plants in the Human Landscape, Economic Botany- Introduced and graded assignments including various essays, presentations and identification projects.- Led students in lively discussions on a variety of topics, encouraging the exchange of opinions and thoughts on current controversial issues in the field of natural sciences- Created and presented 45-75 minute lectures on behalf of the professor as a substitute teacher. Show less

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  Nova eel

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Lab technician

  - Operated and monitored the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), ensuring that the flow of water remained constant and filtered between the specimens' tanks and the sump.- Performed water quality testing twice weekly in order to monitor levels of NO2, NO3 and NH3 within the eels tanks- Assisted in bi-monthly weigh-out operations by putting the specimens under anaesthesia using MS222, and recorded the dry weights of the eels on a spreadsheet.- Performed morning and evening checks, feeding the eels and measuring their dissolved oxygen (DO) flow and concentrations. Show less

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  Canadian coast guard/garde côtière canadienne

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  Medical and security assistant, atlantic canada

  - Promoted from contract to indeterminate government status within one month of employment.- Ensured compliance with the Treasury Board Health and Security Policies, Health Canada Sea-going Medical standards, International Safety Management Code and Transport Canada Regulations by reviewing medical and security assessments.- Provided administrative support by validating/updating/disseminating crew-change information, as well as preparation and distribution of correspondence on behalf of Marine Superintendent, to ensure fleet employees are advised of medical and security procedures.- Initiated, validated and updated security information for all Fleet employees, including administration of pre-employment security clearances for potential new employees and upgrading and re-assessing of security levels for fleet personnel. Show less

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  Dwellworks

  Aug 2019 - now

  Regional destination services consultant - atlantic canada

  - Provided guidance on acquiring new provincial documentation such as health, license, and car registration for clients relocating to Atlantic Canada.- Nominated National Difference Maker of the Year - 2022.- Scheduled showings and reviewed all leasing documentation for clients, ensuring contracts aligned with provincial regulations. - Created relocation timelines and goals alongside the client to ensure all of their needs would be met over the duration of our program.

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  Royal canadian mounted police | gendarmerie royale du canada

  Nov 2019 - Oct 2023

  Environmental analyst

  - Tripled the total annual environmental programs value through the development and management of new contracts and projects, including the annual potable water, radon, and vulnerability assessment programs for Atlantic Canada.- Worked alongside Environmental Consultants as a Project Authority to assess air and drinking water quality within government assets.- Acted as a Regional Environmental Specialist for Atlantic Canada, contributing to the development of National environmental policy. - Developed the RCMP Radon Mitigation Plan.- Reviewed raw lab data and provided guidance on mitigation strategies to Property Management for properties exceeding Health Canada's Guidelines for safe air and drinking water.- Travelled to remote communities to perform environmental site assessments, water testing and radon testing. Show less

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  Environment and climate change canada

  Oct 2023 - now

  - Fostered and strengthened private/public sector relations as a sector lead, executing regular working group meetings with industry stakeholders to discuss nationally regulated toxic substances,- Acted as a Project Authority for literature reviews examining various eco-toxic compounds,- Represented a key stakeholder in G7 Expert Meetings outlining actions on lead pollution,- Provided guidance and feedback to co-op engineering students on their research papers, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively on scientific topics. Show less

  • Senior Physical Sciences Program Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Physical Sciences Program Officer

    Oct 2023 - Feb 2024