Cameron Richardson
Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change at The Corporation of the Town of Ajax- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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General Workplace Specific Hazards - Part 2
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’OntarioJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
General Workplace Specific Hazards - Part 1
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’OntarioSep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Corporation of the Town of Ajax
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change
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Oct 2020 - Present
- Leads the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Division of the Planning Section, coordinates research and project initiatives, supervises staff, and maintains a work plan and budget for the Division. - Oversees data collection and research activities that involve careful and critical analysis and strategic thinking. - Develops, manages and implements key strategic environmental initiatives, plans, policies and guidelines related to climate change, environmental sustainability, natural heritage, water quality, air quality, energy conservation and planning, and waste management. - Updates corporate policies and procedures related to sustainability. - Identifies issues, provides thoughtful critical analysis, and examines input from various technical and scientific sources and all stakeholders to prepare corporate and community-wide programs, research reports, strategies and policies. - Provides technical and policy information and advice to Committees, Council, Department Heads, agencies, and the general public. - Builds and fosters relationships with all levels of government, internal Town departments, local agencies, organizations and businesses to advance environmental, climate change and sustainability programs. - Represents, promotes and initiates Ajax’s environmental priorities at external Regional and Provincial committees. - Represents Ajax and provides technical advice on several committees associated with the Great Lakes including: the St. Lawrence River Adaptive Management Committee, Great Lakes Executive Committee including the Annex 4, 9, and 10 subcommittees, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative including the Advisory Committee on Coastal Resilience. committees. - Leads the review of and input into Provincial, Regional and other municipal policies to identify issues and impacts for the Town. Show less
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Toronto and Durham Watersheds
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
- Lead the planning and management of multi-year projects which support the development and implementation of watershed plans including: formulating management plans, liaison with advisory committees, preparing and managing budgets, coordinating public consultation, other corporate initiatives as required. - Manage the implementation of watershed strategies including stakeholder engagement.- Lead and facilitate the development of partnerships and community based projects in the watersheds.- Facilitate the development and management of governance committees on regional collaboration initiatives, watershed-based citizen committees, task forces, and think-tanks that help TRCA increase its capacity to manage watersheds, influence decisions and pursue new initiatives.- Lead community engagement for the Rouge, Petticoat, Duffins, and Carruthers watersheds based on an understanding of each watershed’s key issues, demographics, and corporate initiatives.- Seek and develop partnerships to achieve watershed management objectives and program goals.-Provide technical/management liaison with internal and external stakeholder groups to recommend policy and procedures for the management of environmental site plans, work plans, budgets and public consultation.-Investigate and prepare proposals for non-traditional funding from multiple sources including all levels of government, corporations, special task forces, foundations and environmental advocacy groups.-Represent TRCA at meetings and on external committees including the Ontario Power Generation Pickering Community Advisory Committee, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Eco Business Advisory Committee and the Region of Durham's Natural Environment Climate Change Collaborative. -Prepare and deliver presentations, communications and reports to senior staff, TRCA and its Board of Directors, municipalities, special groups and funding partners.- Hire, supervise, and evaluate the performance of staff and consultants as required. Show less
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Project Manager, Don & Highland Watersheds
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2019
-Create and lead watershed programs and projects with multiple partners that support the preparation and implementation of watershed strategies-Manage resource planning projects such as watershed management plans and report cards.-Provide technical/management liaison with internal and external stakeholder groups to recommend policy and procedures for the management of environmental site plans, work plans, budgets and public consultation.-Investigate and prepare proposals for non-traditional funding from multiple sources including all levels of government, corporations, special task forces, foundations and environmental advocacy groups.-Develop and maintain successful partnerships and act as liaison with consultants, municipalities, developers, the public, other agencies and project teams.-Lead, develop and manage the development of projects related to community engagement in the watersheds.-Hire, supervise and evaluate the performance of consultants, other team members and summer staff as required.-Represent TRCA at meetings and on external committees-Prepare and deliver presentations, communications and reports to senior staff, TRCA and its Board of Directors, municipalities, special groups and funding partners. Show less
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
-Establish and maintain partnerships with community groups and schools for the delivery of various environmental stewardship and community outreach programs -Collaborate with internal and external clients such as schools, boards of education, charitable organizations, environmental organizations, and council from local and regional municipalities to deliver existing and develop new engagement programs within the community.-Coordinate all aspects of event planning including scheduling, logistics, purchasing of supplies, ensuring health and safety requirements are met, and assigning staff to duties-Developed and launched new Township of King Stewardship program in conjunction with municipal staff and local council members-Manage multiple program budgets including multi-year Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. Track all project accomplishments and their associated costs and prepare quarterly financial reports-Prepare and write funding proposals as required to support ongoing and new stewardship projects-Provide leadership and supervision to TRCA’s multidisciplinary Stewardship team, as required-Work alongside marketing and communications staff to develop and create marketing materials including promotional print materials and handouts-Responsible for establishing social media accounts for TRCA’s Stewardship team, and creating relevant content for the profile/account Show less
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Land Management Technician
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of land management and trail projects. - Assist with the implementation and monitoring of vegetation management plans, including treatment and removal of non-native, invasive species.- Assist with costing and purchasing of equipment and materials as required.- Complete written project summaries for assigned projects and liaise with community stewardship groups, partner organizations and general volunteers as required.
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Environmental Field Labourer
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Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
- Assist with environmental engineering projects within Toronto watershed region - Specialize in erosion control, slope stabilization, stream restoration and park development.- Assist with habitat and ecosystem restoration projects including aquatic planting and construction
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SGS
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Switzerland
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Technologist
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
- Spectrophotometry technologist in analytical geochemistry department - Analysis of base and precious metal ores and industrial minerals. - Interpret and evaluate data to produce reports to be sent to clients. - Monitor, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments - Spectrophotometry technologist in analytical geochemistry department - Analysis of base and precious metal ores and industrial minerals. - Interpret and evaluate data to produce reports to be sent to clients. - Monitor, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments
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University of Guelph
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2011
- Help design lesson plans and teach seminars to second year university students. - Assisted students with laboratory experiments and procedures. - Responsible for the evaluation of student tests and reports - Help design lesson plans and teach seminars to second year university students. - Assisted students with laboratory experiments and procedures. - Responsible for the evaluation of student tests and reports
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Education
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2009 - 2012
University of Guelph
Master of Science (MSc), Integrative Biology -
2005 - 2009
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Zoology
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