Director, Infrastructure Delivery

• Feb 2023 - Present

Manager, Infrastructure Habitat Development

• Mar 2014 - Feb 2023

The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest, supporting trade with more than 170 economies around the world. With ~$200 billion in goods traded annually, the Port of Vancouver is an important facilitator of economic development in Canada. Geographically, the Port of Vancouver includes more than 16,000 hectares of water, more than 1,500 hectares of land and hundreds of kilometres of shoreline, bordering 16 municipalities and intersecting the traditional territories and treaty lands of… Show more The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest, supporting trade with more than 170 economies around the world. With ~$200 billion in goods traded annually, the Port of Vancouver is an important facilitator of economic development in Canada. Geographically, the Port of Vancouver includes more than 16,000 hectares of water, more than 1,500 hectares of land and hundreds of kilometres of shoreline, bordering 16 municipalities and intersecting the traditional territories and treaty lands of several Coast Salish First Nations. In this position I led a multidisciplinary team in delivering a large-scale (~$100M) portfolio of habitat enhancement and restoration projects across port jurisdiction.

Manager, Environment

• Feb 2009 - Mar 2014

Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deep sea marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. In this role I was responsible for: > Company wide implementation, program management, and continual improvement of Seaspan's corporate Environmental Management System (certified to ISO 14001:2004) – successfully implemented across three shipyards and two marine… Show more Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deep sea marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. In this role I was responsible for: > Company wide implementation, program management, and continual improvement of Seaspan's corporate Environmental Management System (certified to ISO 14001:2004) – successfully implemented across three shipyards and two marine transportation business units. > Project Management lead responsible for Seaspan’s performance in the national Green Marine Program: delivering on strategic initiatives to protect B.C. coastlines and improve environmental performance of the company (including vessel fleet emissions reduction activities, waste management improvement programs, habitat restoration and marine acoustics studies). > Owner’s Environmental Management representative for Seaspan working with Project Management firm (SNC Lavalin) to deliver the $200 million Vancouver Shipyards Modernization Project (VSMP). Show less Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deep sea marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. In this role I was responsible for: > Company wide implementation, program management, and continual improvement of Seaspan's corporate Environmental Management System (certified to ISO 14001:2004) – successfully implemented across three shipyards and two marine… Show more Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deep sea marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. In this role I was responsible for: > Company wide implementation, program management, and continual improvement of Seaspan's corporate Environmental Management System (certified to ISO 14001:2004) – successfully implemented across three shipyards and two marine transportation business units. > Project Management lead responsible for Seaspan’s performance in the national Green Marine Program: delivering on strategic initiatives to protect B.C. coastlines and improve environmental performance of the company (including vessel fleet emissions reduction activities, waste management improvement programs, habitat restoration and marine acoustics studies). > Owner’s Environmental Management representative for Seaspan working with Project Management firm (SNC Lavalin) to deliver the $200 million Vancouver Shipyards Modernization Project (VSMP). Show less

Project Geoscientist

• Mar 2004 - Feb 2009

SNC-Lavalin has one of the most comprehensive environmental and water engineering consulting teams in the global market. In this role I was accountable for: > Coordination and management of all activities involved in environmental consulting services for clients on contaminated sites for SNC Lavalin Environment Inc. (SLEI). > Completion of environmental site assessments for Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI), Detailed Site Investigations (DSI)… Show more SNC-Lavalin has one of the most comprehensive environmental and water engineering consulting teams in the global market. In this role I was accountable for: > Coordination and management of all activities involved in environmental consulting services for clients on contaminated sites for SNC Lavalin Environment Inc. (SLEI). > Completion of environmental site assessments for Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI), Detailed Site Investigations (DSI), environmental monitoring during decommissioning activities, remedial excavations, hydrogeologic assessments, and post-excavation monitoring. > Management of multiple upstream oil and gas investigation and/or remediation projects – proficient with scope development, management of project schedules in challenging conditions, and collaboration with project teams to deliver effective solutions. > Project work experience throughout BC and YT including downstream service stations, upstream oil and gas sites, rail-yards, port lands, terminals, refineries, and various other industrial, commercial, and residential properties. Show less SNC-Lavalin has one of the most comprehensive environmental and water engineering consulting teams in the global market. In this role I was accountable for: > Coordination and management of all activities involved in environmental consulting services for clients on contaminated sites for SNC Lavalin Environment Inc. (SLEI). > Completion of environmental site assessments for Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI), Detailed Site Investigations (DSI)… Show more SNC-Lavalin has one of the most comprehensive environmental and water engineering consulting teams in the global market. In this role I was accountable for: > Coordination and management of all activities involved in environmental consulting services for clients on contaminated sites for SNC Lavalin Environment Inc. (SLEI). > Completion of environmental site assessments for Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI), Detailed Site Investigations (DSI), environmental monitoring during decommissioning activities, remedial excavations, hydrogeologic assessments, and post-excavation monitoring. > Management of multiple upstream oil and gas investigation and/or remediation projects – proficient with scope development, management of project schedules in challenging conditions, and collaboration with project teams to deliver effective solutions. > Project work experience throughout BC and YT including downstream service stations, upstream oil and gas sites, rail-yards, port lands, terminals, refineries, and various other industrial, commercial, and residential properties. Show less

Crew Leader, Forest Technician - Rapattack

• May 2001 - Sep 2006

The BC Forest Service, Wildfire Management Branch has been responding to wildfires since it was formed in 1912 and is internationally recognized as a leader in wildfire management. > Crew Lead responsibilities included leading a Type 1 wildfire helicopter Rappel Crew in suppression of wildfires for the province of BC; difficult work in remote locations with limited access to resources. > Out of province and international deployments to aid in fire suppression in… Show more The BC Forest Service, Wildfire Management Branch has been responding to wildfires since it was formed in 1912 and is internationally recognized as a leader in wildfire management. > Crew Lead responsibilities included leading a Type 1 wildfire helicopter Rappel Crew in suppression of wildfires for the province of BC; difficult work in remote locations with limited access to resources. > Out of province and international deployments to aid in fire suppression in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon Territories, and in the State of Victoria, Australia. > Consistently demonstrated teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to safety through extremely arduous and potentially life threatening environmental conditions. Show less The BC Forest Service, Wildfire Management Branch has been responding to wildfires since it was formed in 1912 and is internationally recognized as a leader in wildfire management. > Crew Lead responsibilities included leading a Type 1 wildfire helicopter Rappel Crew in suppression of wildfires for the province of BC; difficult work in remote locations with limited access to resources. > Out of province and international deployments to aid in fire suppression in… Show more The BC Forest Service, Wildfire Management Branch has been responding to wildfires since it was formed in 1912 and is internationally recognized as a leader in wildfire management. > Crew Lead responsibilities included leading a Type 1 wildfire helicopter Rappel Crew in suppression of wildfires for the province of BC; difficult work in remote locations with limited access to resources. > Out of province and international deployments to aid in fire suppression in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon Territories, and in the State of Victoria, Australia. > Consistently demonstrated teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to safety through extremely arduous and potentially life threatening environmental conditions. Show less