Hazel Cameron-Inglis

Terrestrial Ecologist at Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Registered Professional Biologist
    College of Applied Biology
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Biologist
    Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.
    • Canada
    • Environmental Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Terrestrial Ecologist
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      • Ongoing terrestrial ecologist lead and field supervisor on multi-year, caribou habitat restoration monitoring project including vegetation assessments, ecosite classifications, remote camera data collection of wildlife, statistical analysis of data and regulatory and technical reporting • Wetland, vegetation and rare plant/community assessments within Alberta (Rocky Mountain, Boreal West-central regions) and British Columbia (Interior and Northern) • Avian and wildlife monitoring including remote camera data collection and pre-disturbance nest and wildlife sweeps - included visual and auditory identification of birds • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - developed maps, delineated wetlands and conducted pre-field planning and plot selection using ArcGIS and QGIS • Construction monitoring - inspected wetland and vegetation containment measures, waste disposal procedures and soil stockpoils and other environmental protection measures to ensure they were in accordance with environmental plans • Water quality monitoring (turbidity, daily discharge and flow measurements) and fish salvage (dip nets and minnow traps) - during watercourse isolation and for horizontal directional drilling Show less

  • University of Calgary
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Field Research Assistant (contract)
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      • Located, identified and collected tidal marine fish along the coasts of British Columbia, Oregon and California using dip nets, minnow traps and beach seine nets. Specimens were preserved for a molecular phylogenetic study. • Located, identified and collected tidal marine fish along the coasts of British Columbia, Oregon and California using dip nets, minnow traps and beach seine nets. Specimens were preserved for a molecular phylogenetic study.

  • University of Calgary
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Student
      • May 2012 - Apr 2016

      • Planned and led field work including pollinator surveys, plant surveys and site mapping• Demonstrated tenacity working in remote and secluded areas during inclement weather• Reviewed resumes, interviewed, trained and supervised research assistant• Evaluated and purchased research equipment and supplies and negotiated with vendors• Researched literature and designed comprehensive experimental protocols• Managed large data sets, manipulated data, and merged data from multiple datasets• Completed statistical analysis of data using R and SAS statistical software• Prepared and presented technical reports for professional and lay audiences• Communicated effectively with leaseholders, the public and other professionals• Genotyped individuals using microsatellites, PCR and capillary electrophoresis • Collected and prepared samples for genetic sequencing and analysed molecular data• Used problem solving skills to troubleshoot software and molecular procedures Show less

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

      • Instructed laboratory classes for introductory ecology and statistics• Trained students in Excel, R statistical software and simulation programs• Coordinated with teaching assistants, lab technicians and course instructors• Ensured students were following U of C plagiarism and lab safety policies• Marked assignments and assessed learning

    • Research Assistant
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Assisted with feeding, care and behavioural observations of live bumblebees• Processed plant tissue for carbon trace analysis• Collected nectar, tissue and seed samples in the field• Worked in remote and secluded areas independently• Set up transects and mapped research plots• Assisted with still frame video monitoring of bumblebees• Gained familiarity with invasive, naturalized and native plant species in southern Alberta

  • Thompson Rivers University
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

      • Designed and implemented research project on an ephemeral spring plant species • Trained other students in experimental protocols • Selected and set up plots including measurement of coordinates, slope and elevation. • Recorded data on insect visitation and the morphology and phenology of plants • Identified unknown plants using the Illustrated Flora of British Columbia key. • Conducted vegetation assessments (distribution and cover class) • Designed and implemented research project on an ephemeral spring plant species • Trained other students in experimental protocols • Selected and set up plots including measurement of coordinates, slope and elevation. • Recorded data on insect visitation and the morphology and phenology of plants • Identified unknown plants using the Illustrated Flora of British Columbia key. • Conducted vegetation assessments (distribution and cover class)

  • eOptimize Advanced Systems Inc.
    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • Junior Quality Assurance Specialist (Co-op)
      • 2003 - 2004

      • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently • Thoroughly tested functionality and user interface of medical scheduling software • Assessed the validity of system responses using a systematic approach • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently • Thoroughly tested functionality and user interface of medical scheduling software • Assessed the validity of system responses using a systematic approach

  • Powernet Communications Inc.
    • Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
    • Web Developer/Programmer (Co-op)
      • May 2002 - Dec 2002

      • Programmed in PHP and MySQL for e-commerce web sites • Prepared client advertisements using Corel DRAW • Tested user interfaces and web site functionality • Programmed in PHP and MySQL for e-commerce web sites • Prepared client advertisements using Corel DRAW • Tested user interfaces and web site functionality

  • Powernet Communications Inc.
    • Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
    • Project Coordinator
      • Jan 1999 - Apr 2001

      • Wrote web site copy and help documentation • Developed information portal and e-commerce audiology web sites • Learned HTML and Javascript programming • Wrote web site copy and help documentation • Developed information portal and e-commerce audiology web sites • Learned HTML and Javascript programming

Education

  • University of Calgary
    Master's degree, Evolutionary Biology
    2012 - 2016
  • Thompson Rivers University
    Bachelor's degree, Ecology and Environmental Biology (Hons.)
    2005 - 2011
  • University College of the Cariboo (now Thompson Rivers University)
    Diploma, Computer Systems: Operations and Management (CSOM)
    2001 - 2004

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