Experience

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Development Inspector

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Provide information regarding regulations and development restrictions. Liaise with contractors. Undertake inspections of potential violations on regulated sites. Regularly inspect for compliance with approved permits. Resolve minor infractions in cooperation with the landowner. Resolve violations through discussions, removal, restoration and/or the permit process where possible. Process legal proceedings when necessary to ensure compliance. Provide information regarding regulations and development restrictions. Liaise with contractors. Undertake inspections of potential violations on regulated sites. Regularly inspect for compliance with approved permits. Resolve minor infractions in cooperation with the landowner. Resolve violations through discussions, removal, restoration and/or the permit process where possible. Process legal proceedings when necessary to ensure compliance.



Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Compliance Officer

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2019

  An Environmental Compliance Officer is responsible for the enforcement of the regulations of the Conservation Authority adopted under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act under the direction of the Manager, Planning, Regulations and Enforcement and in coordination with Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officers and Provincial Conservation Officers. -Investigate complaints and violations of Ontario Regulation 179/06 made under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. - Negotiate with property owners on remediation plans to resolve violations of Ontario Regulation 179/06. - Inspect works in progress or completed, to ensure works are in compliance with permits granted by the LSRCA under Ontario Regulation 179/06. - Issue Notice of Violations to document unauthorized development/works. - Determine appropriate measures/recommend the course of action required to bring work into compliance with LSRCA requirements. - Represent the LSRCA at legal proceedings related to violations under Ontario Regulation 179/06, as necessary. Show less



Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

• Environmental Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Assist district staff with inspections, monitoring and abatement to ensure compliance of environmental laws Respond to public inquiries, complaints and provide support for outreach and education initiatives Perform analysis and evaluation of information and data to produce reports Conduct field and technical investigations Collect, review, verify and enter information to support the delivery of environmental programs Assist district staff with inspections, monitoring and abatement to ensure compliance of environmental laws Respond to public inquiries, complaints and provide support for outreach and education initiatives Perform analysis and evaluation of information and data to produce reports Conduct field and technical investigations Collect, review, verify and enter information to support the delivery of environmental programs



Cedar Grove Organic Farm

• Agricultural Worker

  • Sep 2013 - 2014

  • Planting, harvesting, sorting garlic and other crops. • Tilling fields • Repairing and cleaning infrastructure • Tending to animals • Planting, harvesting, sorting garlic and other crops. • Tilling fields • Repairing and cleaning infrastructure • Tending to animals



Ministry of Natural Resources

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• • May 2011 - Sep 2013

  Responsibilities Included:• Dealing with the public in a professional and friendly manner and providing quality customer service • Enforcing federal and provincial legislation• Issuing provincial offense notices for park violations • Writing detailed notes for future use in legal proceedings• Ensuring citizen safety, park maintenance, producing reports, and operating the park after 5pm. • Conveying information efficiently to various ethnic groups• Identifying complex problems and solutions• Managing confrontational situations using conflict avoidance skills• Understanding, interpreting and communicating to the public, provincial legislation and associated regulations in addition to Ministry/Park procedures and policies• Educating and encouraging the public about the necessity to protect parks, biodiversity and conservation reserves in Ontario. Show less

• • May 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Keeping campers safe as well as camp sites and facilities clean • Following all policies and procedures relating to health and safety• In the summer of 2010 I was recognized as the most improved employee, which eventually led to being hired on as a park warden.



The Planning Partnership (B.E.F. Planning International)

• Ireland
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trent Lands Plan Information Booth Attendant

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Educating the student body on various topics • Receiving feedback from students • Writing and summarizing reports for The Planning Partnership • Attending public meetings and engaging with the community • Educating the student body on various topics • Receiving feedback from students • Writing and summarizing reports for The Planning Partnership • Attending public meetings and engaging with the community