Sustainability Advisor: Environment

• Sep 2021 - Present

Working in the environmental pillar of sustainability helping our members with science-based targets, understanding their carbon footprint and moving to a zero carbon future for all. I enjoy the challenge in tackling scope 3 emissions and sustainability disclosures. I co-lead our Low Carbon Pledge for over 70 of our members. Working in the environmental pillar of sustainability helping our members with science-based targets, understanding their carbon footprint and moving to a zero carbon future for all. I enjoy the challenge in tackling scope 3 emissions and sustainability disclosures. I co-lead our Low Carbon Pledge for over 70 of our members.

Environmental Health Officer (temp contract)

• May 2021 - Sep 2021

Senior Sustainability, Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor

• Apr 2018 - May 2021

I oversee all the environmental and sustainability requirements for our Real Estate portfolio across Canada.This includes working on the below programs:-Corporate Social Responsibility-Asbestos Management Program-Biodiversity initiatives-Halocarbon Management Plan-Waste Diversion-Resource management and reduction-Environmental Management System compliance-Federal and Provincial Environmental compliance-Indoor Air Quality Monitoring-Site Decommissioning-Health and Safety -Buiding Condition Assessments Show less

Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist (Maternity Cover-March 18)

• Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

As the Senior Environmental Specialist (Maternity Cover), I was responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and sustainability of CBC/Radio-Canada's Environment Management Systems and Program. I lead and managed projects related to the integration of sustainable environmental initiatives within the corporation. I participated in and influenced legislative and regulatory changes respecting the environment that apply to and may affect the CBC/Radio-Canada. Responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies and maintaining working relationships with internal and external parties dealing with similar issues.Additional responsibilities included:Overseeing in the short and medium term all activities related to environmental and sustainable issues and risks, ensuring consistency between corporate strategic environmental and sustainable planning and other services. Responsible for developing the CBC/Radio-Canada annual environmental plan and report, including guidelines, strategies, projects and activities related to CBC/Radio-Canada's environmental policy.Identifying the required resources, deliverables and timetables related to project management.Assessing environmental impacts and improvement opportunities, taking the appropriate action to achieve optimal performance.With the team, we assessed, analyzed, evaluated and responded to environmental incidents, hazards and risks. We also developed sustainable programs aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues linked to activities. Show less

Senior Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

In this role I was responsible for : • General reception, customer service and mail duties; • Entering payments/information from donors; • Managing office phones & cell phones and other company equipment ; • Assisting with various fundraising programs and ; • Cross training with other staff members in the office to be able to fill in for vacation time or time off days; • Manage and order office supplies as required; In this role I was responsible for : • General reception, customer service and mail duties; • Entering payments/information from donors; • Managing office phones & cell phones and other company equipment ; • Assisting with various fundraising programs and ; • Cross training with other staff members in the office to be able to fill in for vacation time or time off days; • Manage and order office supplies as required;

Group Environmental Coordinator.

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

I coordinated all aspects of the Group’s environmental systems including; Carbon footprinting, IPPC licenses, sustainability performance, energy management projects etc. I was the nominated person responsible for Bord Bias Origin Green Charter. This involved writing up and submitting a comprehensive sustainability plan for the group and individual sites.I conducted monthly site environmental audits.One of my achieved targets was zero waste to landfill by 2015 which involved waste mapping and redirection according to the waste hierarchy. On a weekly basis I generated a detailed energy KPI for the group to create awareness and encourage efficiency around electricity, water, gas, oil and waste.I utilised both SiCa and ResourceKraft software for live energy monitoring and reporting.Monthly projects were designed by myself for each site to improve our environmental performance and general sustainability. Examples of these projects include consumable reduction, supplier mapping and refrigeration efficiency regimes. I was directly involved in waste permitting more recently in the use of the Anaerobic digestor plant at Foyle Proteins.Part of my role wass to create an environmentally aware workforce where all staff levels were constantly updated and encouraged to adopt more efficient and sustainable practices throughout. I was involved in environmental related aspects of supplier approval and procurement.I completed quarterly and annual environmental audits to third parties e.g. SEAI, NIEA, EPA.I monitored ISO 14001 compliance onsite. In 2016 I updated all 6 sites Environmental Management Systems in line with the new ISO 14001 standard and regained certification. In Foyle Donegal, I drafted, implemented and managed ISO 50001 a comprehensive Energy Management System for the site. In the UK sites I was the responsible person for ESOS compliance and energy data for the energy review. I was responsible fro climate change agreements across the group. Show less

Food Technical Assistant/Supervisor

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2014

• Conducting Quality Control checks on work in progress, chilled, and finished products. • Quality checks included temperature and pH of Beef Carcases, on-line inspections of products ensuring compliance in accordance with customer specifications.• Carrying out ad-hoc audits and ensuring good housekeeping practices throughout the plant including auditing the quality management system and food safety management (HACCP).• Induction, meat safety and HACCP training to all new staff through presentations and examinations. • Ordering supplies for the technical department and ensuring full cleaning chemical safety.• Micro-biology testing/analyses and hygiene inspections.• Validation and verification of the HACCP system both hard copy and on ileader.• Calibration and maintenance of legal measuring devices.• Engineering, maintenance and glass and plastic audits.• Chemical concentration analysis.• Water chlorine monitoring.• Animal welfare audits and lairage checks.• Animal by-products audits and container inspections.• Metal detection checks, operational pre-requisite checks.• Customer supplier approval and relations.• Product traces from farm to fork.• Food safety and labelling legislation review and implementation.• Working alongside environmental and health and safety departments.• Canteen Audits.• Pest control review of system, inspections, control measures and ongoing changes.• Helped update HACCP plan and manual including hazard analysis, risk assessment and justification.• Investigating and responding to customer complaints.• Reporting and being a member of the Health and Safety committee.• Product mass balance and mock recalls. Show less

Admin Assistant

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

• Responsible for the administration department in a Jewish nursing home. • Responsible for data entry, updating staff/patient files, faxing, emailing, answering phones to doctors/labs and all other departments, delivering/sorting mail, ordering stationary, dealing with complaints, writing memos/letters, organising appointments, occupational health and safety manuals, audits and taking minutes. • Responsible for the administration department in a Jewish nursing home. • Responsible for data entry, updating staff/patient files, faxing, emailing, answering phones to doctors/labs and all other departments, delivering/sorting mail, ordering stationary, dealing with complaints, writing memos/letters, organising appointments, occupational health and safety manuals, audits and taking minutes.

Commis Chef

• May 2008 - Oct 2010

• Preparing food on time and to a high standard. • Keeping my designated work area clean, tidy and in a safe working order. • Management of stock. HACCP checks • Preparing food on time and to a high standard. • Keeping my designated work area clean, tidy and in a safe working order. • Management of stock. HACCP checks

Commis Chef

• May 2006 - May 2008

• Preparing food on time and to a high standard. • Keeping my designated work area clean, tidy and in a safe working order. • Management of stock. HACCP checks • Preparing food on time and to a high standard. • Keeping my designated work area clean, tidy and in a safe working order. • Management of stock. HACCP checks