Harriet Walker
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Linda Kruus
As fellow managers, working in a team with Harriet was not only a great pleasure but also very motivating. Harriet took her responsibility to her staff, her shop operations, and her environment seriously and undertook decisions with considered balance between them. Environmental integrity is her mantra and her earnest dedication rubs off on those around her. Smart and perceptive, I would recommend Harriet to any position that requires focus and excellent people skills.
Joseph G.
It has been a honour working with Harriet Walker for the past three years in our post-secondary program at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Harriet and I have worked together directly on environmental monitoring projects and reports which have demanded a large amount of time and dedication. Harriet is a great worker in a team environment and expresses communication, collaboration and phenomenal social abilities. Harriet is always eager to help her peers and colleagues with group-related duties and is sure to be a tremendous asset to any work environment in which she is present.
Linda Kruus
As fellow managers, working in a team with Harriet was not only a great pleasure but also very motivating. Harriet took her responsibility to her staff, her shop operations, and her environment seriously and undertook decisions with considered balance between them. Environmental integrity is her mantra and her earnest dedication rubs off on those around her. Smart and perceptive, I would recommend Harriet to any position that requires focus and excellent people skills.
Joseph G.
It has been a honour working with Harriet Walker for the past three years in our post-secondary program at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Harriet and I have worked together directly on environmental monitoring projects and reports which have demanded a large amount of time and dedication. Harriet is a great worker in a team environment and expresses communication, collaboration and phenomenal social abilities. Harriet is always eager to help her peers and colleagues with group-related duties and is sure to be a tremendous asset to any work environment in which she is present.
Linda Kruus
As fellow managers, working in a team with Harriet was not only a great pleasure but also very motivating. Harriet took her responsibility to her staff, her shop operations, and her environment seriously and undertook decisions with considered balance between them. Environmental integrity is her mantra and her earnest dedication rubs off on those around her. Smart and perceptive, I would recommend Harriet to any position that requires focus and excellent people skills.
Joseph G.
It has been a honour working with Harriet Walker for the past three years in our post-secondary program at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Harriet and I have worked together directly on environmental monitoring projects and reports which have demanded a large amount of time and dedication. Harriet is a great worker in a team environment and expresses communication, collaboration and phenomenal social abilities. Harriet is always eager to help her peers and colleagues with group-related duties and is sure to be a tremendous asset to any work environment in which she is present.
Linda Kruus
As fellow managers, working in a team with Harriet was not only a great pleasure but also very motivating. Harriet took her responsibility to her staff, her shop operations, and her environment seriously and undertook decisions with considered balance between them. Environmental integrity is her mantra and her earnest dedication rubs off on those around her. Smart and perceptive, I would recommend Harriet to any position that requires focus and excellent people skills.
Joseph G.
It has been a honour working with Harriet Walker for the past three years in our post-secondary program at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Harriet and I have worked together directly on environmental monitoring projects and reports which have demanded a large amount of time and dedication. Harriet is a great worker in a team environment and expresses communication, collaboration and phenomenal social abilities. Harriet is always eager to help her peers and colleagues with group-related duties and is sure to be a tremendous asset to any work environment in which she is present.
Credentials
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Associate Membership
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)Apr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate of Driver Training for Waste Management Systems
Indicium Compliance Solutions Inc.May, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Traffic Control / Book 7
Construction Workplace Safety Training Ltd.May, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Pleasure Craft Operator
BOATSMARTMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Chainsaw Awareness, Use, and Safety - Level 1
BPF Safety & ConsultingFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Trent University
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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 2022 - Present
Facilitating workshop discussions and practical labs in ERST 3082H Issues in Waste Management (fall) and ERSC-GEOG 2530H Water Resources (winter) courses at Trent University.
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Reseach Assistant
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May 2022 - Sep 2022
Research and field sampling for microplastic contamination in environmental samples.
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D.M. Wills Associates
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Field Technician
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
In this role I provided part-time support as a Qualified Environmental Professional on an intensive construction site, completing water quality monitoring and submitting daily reporting and site inspections to the client. During the spring/summer field season, I provided field support to numerous hydrogeological and water quality projects including in-situ water quality monitoring, surface water and groundwater sample collection, slug tests, pump tests, and infiltration testing. I also supported geotechnical projects through sample collection obtained through split spoon sampling and provided stratigraphic descriptions in the field, as well as created borehole logs using gInt software. In addition to fieldwork, I completed data analysis and drafted a variety of reports supporting numerous hydrogeological, geotechnical, waters supply, and environmental impact studies. Show less
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The County of Peterborough
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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Waste Management Technician
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2020
In my last season (Summer/Fall) in this role I operated a County run Household Hazardous Waste program with on-site duties that included the classification and lab packing of waste and maintaining an inventory to meet the site ECA and TDG shipping requirements. In this position, health and safety was a key concern and I ensured that my operations met all health and safety requirements. Other responsibilities involved the transport of non-hazardous waste and shoreline waste collection in hot spot fishing areas identified by council as areas of concern. I also performed preliminary research and primary data collection for various County projects. In this position I was required to work as a remote member of a team, as well as follow Covid-19 protocols while working directly with staff and the public. Previous season contracts included a broader scope of work and projects. Show less
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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
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Peterborough ON
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Assistant Manager
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2020
In this position I wore several hats, that of an Assistant Market Manager, and that of a Site Manager. Assistant duties included data collection in the form of weekly surveys, maintaining site operations, set up and tear down of facilities, responding to public inquiries and concerns, and the management of market merchandise. Site manager duties were bi weekly and included the collection of sensitive vendor sales data and overseeing daily operations. This required me to report directly to a Board of Directors as well as assist in the coordination of volunteers. In this role I collaborated on the development of Covid-19 protocols for market operations under the guidance of Public Health officials. The resulting protocols were adopted and distributed province wide by Farmer's Market's Ontario as a best management practices reference tool. Show less
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Laboratory Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
As a Laboratory Assistant I was responsible for the daily general maintenance of laboratories as well as the cleaning of laboratory glassware to specific protocol and weekly verification of Autoclave unit. Additional duties included the collection, processing and disposal of water and wastewater samples. Sample processing included measurement of temperature, sample filtration, and dilutions, as well as the preparation of duplicates and blanks. Sample disposal included the classification and labeling of waste to meet regulatory guidelines. Additional tests performed included Jar Tests and measurement of pH, specific conductance, and dissolved oxygen using Hach handheld meters. In addition, I performed general administrative support updating a reference database. Show less
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Bridgehead Coffee
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Canada
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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May 2009 - Aug 2017
Responsible for the hiring, training and management of a team of approximately 15 staff members at several locations in Ottawa ON. Administrative work included employee scheduling, inventory management, submission of daily and weekly sales reports. Additional trainer responsibilities included teaching a monthly class on specialty coffee preparation, with one-on-one follow up sessions, as well as mentoring new Managers and training Manager Apprentices. Responsible for the hiring, training and management of a team of approximately 15 staff members at several locations in Ottawa ON. Administrative work included employee scheduling, inventory management, submission of daily and weekly sales reports. Additional trainer responsibilities included teaching a monthly class on specialty coffee preparation, with one-on-one follow up sessions, as well as mentoring new Managers and training Manager Apprentices.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
Trent University
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Toxicology -
2020 - 2022
Trent University
B.Sc. Honours Environmental & Resource Science, Environmental Science -
2019 - 2020
Fleming College
Advanced Diploma, Environmental Technology, 4.0 GPA -
2017 - 2019
Fleming College
Diploma, Environmental Technician
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