Experience

QUEST Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Lead, Projects and Advisory Services

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  As Senior Lead, Projects and Advisory Services, I provide support on key projects and advisory services to meet the needs of Smart Energy Communities across Canada. As Senior Lead, Projects and Advisory Services, I provide support on key projects and advisory services to meet the needs of Smart Energy Communities across Canada.



Spatial Quest Solutions

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services

• Owner / Principal

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Spatial Quest builds healthier, resilient, smart energy communities, using map based approaches. Responsible for all aspects of the business: executive oversight, contracts, partnerships, research, database and map production, web/media and event coordination, communications, and other consulting services. Spatial Quest provides professional services to a variety of customers, from municipal associations, to private sector, national non-profits, and government. We use and deploy geospatial solutions as needed. We completed research on energy mapping to meet requirements of utilities and municipalities (with funding from NRCan) and we completed research on national / international climate and health indices and web resources, particularly on methods to develop, validate, and spatialize indicator data to inform health policy, planning, and response efforts (Health Canada). In addition, we have assisted with the production of two health magazines; and maps for a report on the implementation of VistA by US Veteran's Affairs Hospitals and Clinics. Our Principal introduced a Charter for a global OGC Health Domain Working Group which he co-chaired (2012-2018), the OGC Energy & Utilities Domain Working Group, which he co-chairs (2012-ongoing), and contributed to the Charter of the OGC Smart Cities DWG.



NB Climate Change Hub

• Director

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2013

  A national network of Hubs was created in 2001 with funding from federal and provincial governments. As Director of the NB Hub (hosted at the New Brunswick Lung Association), duties included: facilitation of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee, delivery of public education programs, development of online resources and capacity building at the community level (e.g. council presentations, GHG emissions reduction strategy, fleet & energy management workshops, champion recognition, multimedia exhibits, tools/resources, public education material). Member, National and Atlantic Climate Change Hub Advisory Teams 2001-05; Provincial Advisor for Partners for Climate Protection 2001-12. Conducted feasibility study for national portal for climate and health adaptation resources, Health Canada (2011-12). I liaised with local Hub stakeholders, provincial Hubs across Canada, members of the Atlantic regional adaptation collaborative, municipal councils/associations, and various other agencies, to build support for mitigation and adaptation measures. Duties also included: developing project proposals, building partnerships, coordinating project staff and volunteers, preparing quarterly reports, facilitation of committees, coordinating events, surveys, community engagement, participatory research, database, web, and network development. Recipient of National IT Day prize by Dell and Intel Systems, for the idea of a National Geospatial Atlas to support public health adaptation to climate change.



New Brunswick Lung Association

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Mar 2012

  Coordinated design, development, implementation, evaluation of web-based geospatial mapping application (with funding from GeoConnections, USGS, Environment Canada), OGC compliant web map services, and published 1,600 map layers pertaining to climate change, air quality, respiratory health, community sustainability, pandemic preparedness. This included chronic respiratory illness in Canada and a 2-day cross-border pandemic table top exercise (NB + Maine) simulation of 35% infection (weighted across demographics / population), absenteeism, drug sales, availability of food/fuel/supplies, and impacts to critical infrastructure, thematically rendered in web-based interactive map viewer + mobile app. Research published in various peer-reviewed journals, shortlisted for BioMed Central Medicine Prize 2009 and nominated for ITAC Ingenious Awards 2011. I coordinated research contracts, working closely in research teams, with UNB Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, Computer Science Faculty, and Policy Studies Centre, as well as CARIS, Cox-Palmer, U.of Southern Maine, NB Emergency Measures, GeoConnections (4 contracts), and health partners. We produced a 150 page report for advancing the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure in support of Public Health. Migrated our geoportal to ESRI Flex and .net viewers in 2008-09, prior to completion of the program.



RBC

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mutual Funds and RRSP Transfer Officer, Research Distribution Officer

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

  Database entry (MFRP), Microfilm handling (mortgages), branch request processing, processing RRSP and mutual fund transfers, mail sorting & filing. Worked with the Social Committee to examine green workplace, environmental education, community mapping and plaza event. Database entry (MFRP), Microfilm handling (mortgages), branch request processing, processing RRSP and mutual fund transfers, mail sorting & filing. Worked with the Social Committee to examine green workplace, environmental education, community mapping and plaza event.



Earth Central Inc.; Multimedia Productions

• Founder; Partner

  • Jun 1995 - Dec 1999

  Earth Central was formed as a non-profit to conduct public education and build support for environmental technologies and services in the City of Montreal. I was also a partner in two Multimedia Production start-ups which conducted numerous musical and artistic events in Montreal. We organized an event post Ice-Storm 1998 (which wreaked havoc in the City of Montreal and Quebec's electric power grid), featuring 12 environmental exhibitors, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicle (Zenn Van), green mapping, etc. The event also featured 20 performers and was covered by 3 TV networks + 1 journal. We organized the launch of an independent film called 'The Earth Changes' and toured the exhibit through 3 High Schools, 2 Colleges, 2 Universities. We helped researchers at McGill School of Urban Planning / Architecture, with development of the first Municipal Green Map in Canada, and built a 8x8 foot 3D model of Montreal for interactive Canada Day Exhibit. Based on this model, I built an 8x8 foot model of NB for community engagement work.



CFCF 12, CTV (Montreal)

• Host of weekly segment/episode

  • Jun 1996 - Jun 1998

  I hosted a segment in a weekly series focused on news and activities of interest to youth and young adults. This involved on-site interviews, studio work (broadcast, audio, editing, videography, story planning), and promotional work. I covered a couple of events focused on arts/music, public policy, social justice, film production, business entrepreneurs, environmental awareness and later acquired the Biosphere's (on Expo 67 islands) "Climate Warning!" exhibit to tour across NB during community engagement workshops.



8Track Mind

• Pianist (ongoing)

  • Jun 1995 - Jul 1995

  From 2005 to present, I am the pianist for 8Track Mind, a retro cover band with 9 members. We perform covers from 70s, 80s, and today. Visit us at: http://www.8trackmind.ca Previously, I played piano with Sabor Latino (winning CBC Rising Star showcase), and Flashback which featured oldies and an Elvis set. From 2005 to present, I am the pianist for 8Track Mind, a retro cover band with 9 members. We perform covers from 70s, 80s, and today. Visit us at: http://www.8trackmind.ca Previously, I played piano with Sabor Latino (winning CBC Rising Star showcase), and Flashback which featured oldies and an Elvis set.



Jukebox Live

• Pianist

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 1995

  From 2015 to 2018, performed music from Icons of the 1960s, for homecomings, reunions, festivals, dances, and other corporate events. For more information or to book: https://www.jukeboxlive.name From 2015 to 2018, performed music from Icons of the 1960s, for homecomings, reunions, festivals, dances, and other corporate events. For more information or to book: https://www.jukeboxlive.name



Fast Ed and the Fembots

• Pianist / Manager (ongoing)

  • May 1995 - May 1995

  2015 till present, this talented group performs vocal classics, soultrified Jazz, rock and pop, and bilingual jive. Performed at Cabarets, festivals (eg. Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival), special events, etc. flexible to function. 2015 till present, this talented group performs vocal classics, soultrified Jazz, rock and pop, and bilingual jive. Performed at Cabarets, festivals (eg. Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival), special events, etc. flexible to function.



Eddie Oldfield

• Workshops, Conferences, Presentations - Abbreviated

  • Jan 1995 - Feb 1995

  • Coordinator, OGC Energy & Utilities Summits, 2017, 2018• Coordinator, 50+ resiliency/energy planning workshops 2014-19• Coordinator, OGC Health Summit, June, 2016• Coordinator, Community Energy Planning Workshops, 2015-17• Participant, "Building Community Resiliency" workshop, JIBC 2014 • Speaker/Moderator, FCM Sustainable Communities Conference 2014 • Speaker, Tecterra-OGC Event 2013• Speaker/Moderator, QUEST 2010-15 • Host, PIEVC Infastructure Climate Risk Assessment Workshop w/ Engineers Canada, 2012• Speaker, "Building Resilient Communities" GBC, 4 Cities• Exercise Participant, Extreme Heat & Public Health Alert System 2010• Speaker: “Creating a Common Operating Picture” ESRI Health Leadership Forum, 2010• Organizer, 2-day Provincial Conference: Energy Management, Sustainable Planning & Subdivision Design, 2010• Participant, CEC Review & Five Year Strategy: priorities for a low carbon economy, greening the economy, healthy communities & ecosystems, 2009• Speaker: “Using GIS for Public Health & Epidemiology”, Disease Surveillance Think Tank Forum, NB, 2008• Speaker: Union of New Brunswick Municipalities AGM, 2008, 11, 13, 15, 16• Speaker: “Mapping North American Pollutant Data using Interoperable Standards-Based Technology”, Commission for Environmental Cooperation, 2007 • Speaker: “Mapping Disease & Environmental Surveillance Data, Canada-US Disease Surveillance Workshop”, Queen’s University, 2007• Speaker: “Mapping National & Provincial Respiratory Health Data”, Respiratory Health Summit, Ottawa, 2007• Delegate, National Pandemic Preparedness Workshop 2006• Coordinator, workshop: "Geomatics in the 21st Century: Applications in Environment, Health, & Public Safety" 2005; 2004; at NRC• Keynote, Climate Change Action, Canadian Museum of Nature, Learning for a Sustainable Future, 2004• Developed National Framework for Engaging Youth on Climate Change, 2003• Keynote, Regional Community of Practice for Climate Change, Environment Canada, 2003