Laura Stepney

Experience

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  Shad Valley International

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Alumnus
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  BCIT Student Association

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Councilor representing the School of Construction

  • Represented my classmates in the School of Construction by voting on changes to tuition fees, new clubs, campus improvements, Student Association budget, etc.• Served on the Student Spaces Committee. The committee worked with architects and builders to realize physical improvements to all of BCIT’s campuses. Projects included an outdoor covered area at the Aerospace campus, renovations to the Student Association building and improvements to the Guichon Creek walkway at the Burnaby Campus, and renovations to the main building at the new Annacis Island campus. Show less

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  Garland Canada

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Engineering Technologist

  • Assisted sales representatives with the execution of low-slope and metal roofing project design, as well as metal cladding projects, from tender to completion.• Prepared roof plans and details for shop drawing sets in AutoCAD.• Assembled specification and tender packages.• Inspected roof installations in progress and prepared progress reports.• Inspected existing roofs to prepare maintenance schedules.

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  Freelance

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Residential Drafter/Designer

  • Designed small residential projects under Part 9 of the BCBC and prepared drawing sets for building permit application.• Prepared drawing sets for custom homes for building permit application.

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  CoDesign Architecture

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Architecture Coop Student

  • Generated digital concept model iterations and performed design development for residential projects. • Prepared permit drawings and elevations for a townhouse development. • Prepared demolition and renovation drawings for commercial tenant improvements and residential renovations.

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  CoDesign Architecture

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Junior Architectural Designer

  • Involved at all stages of projects, from design to construction, for small residential, commercial and industrial renovations. • Designed concept for a 4-storey residential building at UBC and produced development permit drawings.• Worked closely with a developer and a small team to produce development permit drawings for a 50-storey multi-use project under tight deadlines.

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  MEC™

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

  Advisor / Run Crew Leader / Event Support Team

  -Used in-depth product knowledge and outdoors experience to help members choose the best gear for their adventures. -Footwear Area of Specialty: Trained new hires on general footwear knowledge and procedures. Developed, implemented and maintained a new system for storing footwear to streamline member service and stock replenishment.-Retail Accounting Clerk: Performed opening and closing procedures including counting and balancing tills, making deposits, and ensuring that the store is ready to open for the day.-Run Crew Leader (2018): Led 5-8km weekly group road and trail runs.-Event Support Team (2018): Assisted with all aspects of race day for running, cycling and triathlon races, including race registration and package pick-up, event set up and take down, course marshaling and aid stations. Show less

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  Climate Guides 2018

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Mentee

  One of 10 mentees working with professional mentors to generate optimistic and action-driven solutions to benefit our community and our planet. Focus: Architecture and Urban Design, specifically light pollution abatement. Developed a comprehensive knowledge of the state of light pollution and lighting bylaws/guidelines/strategies in Metro Vancouver. Explored the possibility of forming Dark Skies Metro Vancouver, a light pollution mitigation advocacy group.

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  UNBC Students for a Green University

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  President
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  Langley Environmental Partners Society

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  Wetlands Workforce Coordinator

  • Coordinated projects with Metro Vancouver Parks and volunteers• Wetland Enhancement Services Protocol training and fieldwork in Sechelt, BC for BC Wildlife Federation: soil sampling, water testing, vegetation surveys• Habitat restoration: planting and invasive species removal, eDNA sampling• Coho salmon salvage in the Little Campbell River• Live staking with willow and dogwood, including erosion control along the Fraser River • Maintenance of previous restoration sites

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  Cedar Rim Nursery Ltd

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Perennials Greenhouse Sales Associate

  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate plants for their garden based on site conditions and aesthetic preferences• Advised customers in vegetable/herb gardening• Cared for perennials, annuals, vegetables and tropicals in retail greenhouse including pruning, cleanup and watering

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  Port Kells Nurseries

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Perennials/Trees&Shrubs Associate
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  Gateway Architecture & The Creative Designworks

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  Architectural Technologist
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  City of Maple Ridge

  Jul 2024 - now

  Parks Planning Technician