James Dennis
Arboriculture Lead/Partner at Aboud & Associates Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Butternut Health Assessor
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestrySep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Ecological Land Classification
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestryJun, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
International Society of ArboricultureOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONSULTING ARBORISTSOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Arborist
International Society of ArboricultureApr, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aboud & Associates
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Arboriculture Lead/Partner
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Nov 2012 - Present
As the Arboriculture Lead with Aboud & Associates, I am responsible for managing all our new and ongoing arboriculture-focused projects and provide arboricultural support to our Landscape Architects and Ecologists when required. While that takes a significant amount of my time, I still actively exercise and expand my technical arboriculture skills in tree inventory, tree risk assessment and management planning. During the spring and summer, I also get to do Butternut Health Assessments. I derive immense satisfaction from my job because I can lead and grow concurrently. As a partner in Aboud & Associates, I am involved in maintaining and growing the business and also finding the right people to add to our team. Aboud & Associates has been successful because we have always valued our clients and served them well. In this role, I am most happy about being able to provide stable, fulfilling employment to an increasing number of good people. As a person, I am a husband and father with varied interests. I am really enjoying watching my kids grow into people, with their own personalities, senses of humour and endearing foibles. I also like woodworking (especially with repurposed wood), playing Ultimate and playing music. I am most happy when sharing of my time, experience or knowledge can benefit someone in need.
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Inventory Arborist
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
As a member of the Davey Resource Group, I helped inventory the City of Ottawa's street trees. I used ArcPad software to plot street trees on a GIS layer and collected data for each tree. The data I collected for each tree included species, diameter, condition and additional notes as appropriate. This work was fast-paced and production-oriented, and I met my production goals while working safely and courteously in public spaces. As a member of the Davey Resource Group, I helped inventory the City of Ottawa's street trees. I used ArcPad software to plot street trees on a GIS layer and collected data for each tree. The data I collected for each tree included species, diameter, condition and additional notes as appropriate. This work was fast-paced and production-oriented, and I met my production goals while working safely and courteously in public spaces.
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WSP in Canada
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Canada
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Biologist
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
As a biologist with Genivar, I facilitated responsible and legal development in Ontario. I conducted various floral and faunal surveys, including species at risk, throughout northern and southern Ontario. I also authored several reports for public and private clients as part of their development applications. With my M.Sc.F., ISA certification and strong work ethic, I was able to provide Genivar's clients the best product possible. As a biologist with Genivar, I facilitated responsible and legal development in Ontario. I conducted various floral and faunal surveys, including species at risk, throughout northern and southern Ontario. I also authored several reports for public and private clients as part of their development applications. With my M.Sc.F., ISA certification and strong work ethic, I was able to provide Genivar's clients the best product possible.
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Entomology Assistant
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2010
While at Somerville Nurseries, Inc. (SNI), I took on a leadership role in pest management. The quintessential product of my time at SNI was an integrated pest management (IPM) program I developed based on the complete history of pests encountered at the farm. This IPM program improved the monitoring and treatment efficiency of pest management at SNI.Other noteworthy contributions I made the SNI include: developing and managing a phytosanitary certification program, in partnership with the Canadian Nursery Certification Institute, to ensure that SNI exceeds the legislated standard concerning domestic movement of plant material; conducting research I conducted on two major pests, including trials on unique treatment and sampling methodologies; and coordinating Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive claims.
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Field Research Assistant
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Apr 2004 - Sep 2004
Worked as part of an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) research team to: select and fell suitable sample trees; set up lab; monitor traps; collect data; and process EAB specimens. Worked as part of an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) research team to: select and fell suitable sample trees; set up lab; monitor traps; collect data; and process EAB specimens.
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Royal Ontario Museum
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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300 - 400 Employee
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Work-Study Entomology Assistant
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Oct 2003 - Mar 2004
Sorted Costa-Rican Perilampus (Hymenoptera: Perilampidae) specimens into species groups in order to develop an identification key to these species. Curated odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) collection: repacked specimens, updated database, and integrated new specimens. Sorted Costa-Rican Perilampus (Hymenoptera: Perilampidae) specimens into species groups in order to develop an identification key to these species. Curated odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) collection: repacked specimens, updated database, and integrated new specimens.
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Community Events Coordinator
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May 2001 - Oct 2003
Coordinated community events with Pharma Plus store managers and employees across Ontario. Managed store staff and volunteers during events; interacted positively with community members. Prepared and administered promotional materials for each event. Coordinated community events with Pharma Plus store managers and employees across Ontario. Managed store staff and volunteers during events; interacted positively with community members. Prepared and administered promotional materials for each event.
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Education
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2006 - 2009
University of Toronto, Faculty of Forestry
Master of Science in Forestry, Forestry -
2000 - 2005
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Zoology -
2000 - 2005
University of Toronto - New College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology/Animal Biology -
1995 - 2000
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