Wayne Sawtell

Experience

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  Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL)

  Dec 1991 - Feb 1992

  Human Resources Assistant

  I revised policies and procedures in the Human Resources Department and trained in Occupational Health and Safety.

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  The Maritime Museum of British Columbia

  Oct 1995 - Apr 1996

  Collections Management Technician

  I catalogued artefacts, assisted with photography of displays, and participated in the Historic Ships Plans Project, a multi-year project to reverse roll, flatten, organize, and catalogue 20,000 historic ships plans dating from the 19th century to the 1980s retrieved from the Yarrows Ltd. Shipyard in Victoria. I also worked on a previous phase of the project from January 1993 to April 1993.

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  Health Canada

  Mar 1998 - May 1998

  Administrative Assistant

  I revised regulations for the agricultural production of hemp as an industrial product. I received and logged applications from agricultural producers.

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  On-Site Archaeology

  Nov 1998 - Jan 1999

  Archaeological Excavator

  I excavated archaeological features on sites dating to the Medieval Period.

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  Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit

  Feb 1999 - Jul 1999

  Archaeological Site Supervisor and Surveyor

  I supervised archaeological excavations at several sites along a proposed highway building scheme across the Isle of Anglesey in northwestern Wales. I also conducted topographical site surveying with a TOPCON theodolite. I downloaded and processed survey data to produce archaeological site maps. The sites excavated dated from the Bronze Age to the late Medieval Period.

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  IR Wilson and Associates

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2000

  Archaeological Surveyor

  I surveyed and recorded archaeological remains in coastal habitats and in forest habitats in the provincial interior. I performed tree coring and plant identification. I recorded culturally modified trees (CMT). Working in the field alongside members of the Secwepemc First Nation and W̱sáneć First Nation in geographically remote areas of British Columbia, I benefited from their traditional knowledge of the local area as we shared relevant skills.

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  University of Delaware, Leiden University, and UCLA

  Dec 2000 - Feb 2001

  Archaeological Excavation Supervisor

  At the Ptolemaic-Roman archaeological site of Berenike (Egypt) located on the Red Sea coast, I trained and supervised up to 15 people, including members of the local Ababda tribe and American university students, in archaeological excavation and recording methods. I was part of an international team of specialists, led by American and Dutch directors. I created stratigraphic matrices of the excavation profiles I excavated and wrote reports on my findings. I also took part in the archaeological field survey in the Red Sea Mountains. The results of my excavation of Trenches BE00-35 and BE00-40 in the Ptolemaic era industrial zone appear in the publication by S.E. Sidebotham and W. Wendrich, 2001-2002. Berenike Archaeological Fieldwork at a Ptolemaic-Roman port on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt 1999-2001. Sahara, 13:23-50. Show less

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  Tafila-Busayra Archaeological Survey, Phase III

  Apr 2001 - Jun 2001

  Archaeological Surveyor and Illustrator

  Phase III of the Tafila-Busayra Archaeological Survey took place in western Jordan in 2001. The goal was to characterize and plot the location of all significant archaeological ruins in the area. My contribution was to create accurate top plans and section drawings of the ruins at each site visited, which are published in the Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan, v. 46 (2002) and in the following book.

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  Oxford Archaeology Limited

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2005

  Geomatics Supervisor

  I worked on archaeological sites in Great Britain leading excavation, surveying, and AUTOCAD computer modelling. I focused on Leica electronic surveying technology. I supervised and trained staff in archaeological field survey, data downloading and AUTOCAD. I developed training materials for new staff. Major projects include: Channel Tunnel Rail Link at Ebbsfleet, Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, and Great Barford Bypass. I briefly worked at Tower of London.

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  Canadian Museum of Nature

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Environmental Monitoring Technician

  I planned and performed biodiversity survey and evaluation of forest types. I identified and collected plant specimens. I created and populated databases for plant specimens and groundwater level measurements. In my fieldwork I used mobile GPS for forest mapping. I downloaded survey data I collected in the field and created a GIS project. I wrote a report summarizing the results of my fieldwork and created a PowerPoint presentation, which I presented to senior management.

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  Canadian Museum of Nature

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Environmental Monitoring Technician

  I planned and performed biodiversity survey and evaluation of forest types. I identified and collected plant specimens. I created and populated databases for plant specimens and groundwater level measurements. In my fieldwork I used mobile GPS for forest mapping. I downloaded survey data I collected in the field and created a GIS project. I wrote a report summarizing the results of my fieldwork and created a PowerPoint presentation, which I presented to senior management.

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  University of Ottawa

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  I demonstrated lab and field procedures to students and graded exams and assignments for the Plant Biodiversity and Systematics course.

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  University of Ottawa

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  I demonstrated lab and field procedures to students and graded exams and assignments for the Freshwater Ecology course. I also guided student groups at weekend field trips to a biological research station. I demonstrated the use of water sampling equipment and laboratory equipment.

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  Health Canada | Santé Canada

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer (Biologist)

  I reviewed applications by businesses to cultivate medical marihuana commercially as per the former Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (now the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations) and the Narcotics Control Act. This work included corresponding with applicants either in French or English by letter, e-mail and phone. Part of my lasting contribution to the Licences and Permits Division were the standard lines I constructed for use in correspondence with clients, and the survey, which I formulated, of plant varieties to be produced by applicants. I also established collaboration with other divisions to ensure adherence to such legislation as the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act. Show less

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  Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Internal Auditor

  At the Office of Energy Efficiency, I audited the previous 5 years of the Dollars to Sense program promoting energy efficiency in buildings across Canada. The program offered workshops to businesses, government agencies, and industries. I also examined contracts between NR Can and its clients.

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  Green Party of Canada

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Information Officer

  I wrote correspondence to voters during the federal election campaign. I responded to queries by voters by phone. I explained in detail the Green Party's platform to voters.

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  Environment and Climate Change Canada

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Data Management Technician

  At the National Environmental Effects Monitoring Office (NEEMO), I brought together in one database all national EEM data. I checked completeness of data files and completed high level Quality Assurance/Quality Control of all data files submitted under the EEM program. I prepared data for statistical analysis using SAT to determine significant effects of mine and pulp and paper mill effluent on fish and benthic invertebrates in Canadian water bodies. My work fell under the rubric of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) and the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (PPER). Show less

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  Statistics Canada

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Census Information Officer

  Working on the 2016 Census, I helped people complete their census form over the phone. I received calls and made outbound calls to households all across the country. I successfully navigated the new, custom-designed software tool developed by Statistics Canada to enable queries to be made and data entered in their system.

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  Service Canada

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Information Officer

  I served clients' needs over the phone at Service Canada. I directed callers to relevant information on Canada Summer Jobs Program, Apprenticeship Incentive Grants Program, Wage Earner Protection Program and Federal Labour Program. I efficiently connected people to the government services they needed.

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  Courts Administration Service

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2023

  Registry Officer

  I acted as a link between the Federal Court and litigants seeking judicial review of decisions by over 100 federal tribunals, commissions and regulatory bodies in Canada. I listened to and broke down clients' concerns and inform them about the relevant rules and procedures that allow them to access justice in the Federal Court. A central part of my job involved filing documents submitted by parties to legal proceedings in accordance with a complex set of rules created by the Court. In advance of hearings, I prepared legal dossiers for judges and then I attended court to register new evidence and run the audiovisual recording system. I worked on-site, hybrid, and remotely in this role. Show less

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  Impact Assessment Agency of Canada / Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada

  Jul 2023 - now

  Impact Assessment Officer

  The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is a federal body accountable to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. The IAAC provides high quality, evidence-based assessments of both the positive and negative effects of potential projects, considering economic, environmental, social, and health factors, particularly the potential impact on the rights of indigenous peoples. The IAAC contributes significantly to informed government decision-making on projects with the aim of mitigating effects while reducing uncertainty and supporting sustainable development. My Physical Sciences role supports these efforts regionally and nationally. Show less