Experience

Cermaq Canada

• Canada
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Saltwater Husbandry Technician

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Tofino, BC



CH2M

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aquatic Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Calgary, Canada Area As an Aquatic Specialist I would be responsible for performing habitat studies at watercourses that would be crossed by pipelines being constructed. I would also perform construction monitoring when required or requested by the client. • Collect data for habitat assessments • Perform fish salvages using boat and backpack electrofishing units • Perform water quality studies before, during and post-construction • Entering data collected in the field into Microsoft Excel and Word… Show more As an Aquatic Specialist I would be responsible for performing habitat studies at watercourses that would be crossed by pipelines being constructed. I would also perform construction monitoring when required or requested by the client. • Collect data for habitat assessments • Perform fish salvages using boat and backpack electrofishing units • Perform water quality studies before, during and post-construction • Entering data collected in the field into Microsoft Excel and Word tables • Complete comprehensive data reports for clients including the provincial governments for Alberta & British Columbia Performed fish species inventories of streams using backpack electrofishing units • Locate watercourse crossings for field crews and clients. • Created watercourse crossing tables/reports for clients. • Organized pre-trip information such as equipment needed, travel plans, accommodations and hospital/medical locations • Perform database testing for a new system that was to be used to coordinate all data from all projects Show less



TERA Environmental Consultants

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aquatic Specialist

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  Calgary, Canada Area As an Aquatic Specialist I would be responsible for performing habitat studies at watercourses that would be crossed by pipelines being constructed. I would also perform construction monitoring when required or requested by the client. • Collect data for habitat assessments • Perform fish salvages using boat and backpack electrofishing units • Perform water quality studies before, during and post-construction • Entering data collected in the field into Microsoft Excel and… Show more As an Aquatic Specialist I would be responsible for performing habitat studies at watercourses that would be crossed by pipelines being constructed. I would also perform construction monitoring when required or requested by the client. • Collect data for habitat assessments • Perform fish salvages using boat and backpack electrofishing units • Perform water quality studies before, during and post-construction • Entering data collected in the field into Microsoft Excel and Word tables • Complete comprehensive data reports for clients including the provincial governments for Alberta & British Columbia Performed fish species inventories of streams using backpack electrofishing units • Locate watercourse crossings for field crews and clients. • Created watercourse crossing tables/reports for clients. • Organized pre-trip information such as equipment needed, travel plans, accommodations and hospital/medical locations • Perform database testing for a new system that was to be used to coordinate all data from all projects Show less



Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registration Clerk

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Peterborough, Ontario • Monitor and maintain registrations for Wild Turkey Seminars received by mail, fax, telephone, walk- ins, and online. • Impute personal information into the Wild Turkey registration system • Handle cash, cheque, debit card and credit card transactions • Contact venues to book locations for the courses • Inquire with multiple facilities for sound systems for the Wild Turkey Program

• Crew Lead

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Peterborough, Ontario As crew leader for the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program Adult Assessment I lead a crew of two technicians and performed daily sampling at Cobourg Cree. At the creek I operated a fish weir and processed samples. Specifically, I: • Set up a temporary fish weirs on Duffins Creek and Cobourg Creek for adult assessment • Seine netted Cobourg Creek looking for adult Atlantic Salmon • Team leader of three people for the adult assessment during the fall for 3.5 months… Show more As crew leader for the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program Adult Assessment I lead a crew of two technicians and performed daily sampling at Cobourg Cree. At the creek I operated a fish weir and processed samples. Specifically, I: • Set up a temporary fish weirs on Duffins Creek and Cobourg Creek for adult assessment • Seine netted Cobourg Creek looking for adult Atlantic Salmon • Team leader of three people for the adult assessment during the fall for 3.5 months sampling upwards of 200 fish per day • Took genetic samples of Atlantic Salmon • Collect information on Atlantic Salmon • Communicate with the public about the Atlantic salmon program both face to face and over the phone • Was responsible for maintenance of crew vehicle such as oil changes, repairs and tracking mileage



ONresources | RichessesON

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wildlife Technician

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Peterborough, Ontario As a Field Technician with the Wildlife Research and Development Section I have performed duties under both Senior Technicians and Biologists working on Habitat Restoration, Elk Restoration Program and Bank Swallow Project. Specifically, I: • Calculate tree heights and diameters • Use GPS to discover birthing sites of female elk • Identify plants to determine species of plants living in a limestone quarry • Perform canopy density measurements • Set-up long-term experiment to… Show more As a Field Technician with the Wildlife Research and Development Section I have performed duties under both Senior Technicians and Biologists working on Habitat Restoration, Elk Restoration Program and Bank Swallow Project. Specifically, I: • Calculate tree heights and diameters • Use GPS to discover birthing sites of female elk • Identify plants to determine species of plants living in a limestone quarry • Perform canopy density measurements • Set-up long-term experiment to determine the best way to restore habitat in a limestone quarry • Scored plots based on vegetation species present • Prepare soil and performed texture tests • Prepare plant samples for drying • Took height, length and slope aspects of bank swallow colonies Show less



Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registration Clerk

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Peterborough, Ontario • Monitor and maintain registrations for Wild Turkey Seminars received by mail, fax, telephone, walk- ins, and online. • Impute personal information into the Wild Turkey registration system • Handle cash, cheque, debit card and credit card transactions • Contact venues to book locations for the courses • Inquire with multiple facilities for sound systems for the Wild Turkey Program

• Crew Lead

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Peterborough, Ontario As crew leader for the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program Adult Assessment I lead a crew of two technicians and performed daily sampling at Cobourg Cree. At the creek I operated a fish weir and processed samples. Specifically, I: • Set up a temporary fish weirs on Duffins Creek and Cobourg Creek for adult assessment • Seine netted Cobourg Creek looking for adult Atlantic Salmon • Team leader of three people for the adult assessment during the fall for 3.5 months… Show more As crew leader for the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program Adult Assessment I lead a crew of two technicians and performed daily sampling at Cobourg Cree. At the creek I operated a fish weir and processed samples. Specifically, I: • Set up a temporary fish weirs on Duffins Creek and Cobourg Creek for adult assessment • Seine netted Cobourg Creek looking for adult Atlantic Salmon • Team leader of three people for the adult assessment during the fall for 3.5 months sampling upwards of 200 fish per day • Took genetic samples of Atlantic Salmon • Collect information on Atlantic Salmon • Communicate with the public about the Atlantic salmon program both face to face and over the phone • Was responsible for maintenance of crew vehicle such as oil changes, repairs and tracking mileage



ONresources | RichessesON

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fish Hatchery Technician

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2009

  Harwood Fish Culture Station, Harwood, Ontario In the fall of 2009 I performed a 2 week placement for Sir Sandford Fleming College Placement by working at Harwood Fish Culture Station. While there I counted fish that were being released into the wild. I released 2 species of Salmon into streams in Cobourg, Ajax and Bolton. I would prepare the daily feedings for the fish by weighing out the food needed and then placing it on a 24-hour timing belt feeder. I sorted adult Atlantic Salmon separating the males that were ready to spawn from the… Show more In the fall of 2009 I performed a 2 week placement for Sir Sandford Fleming College Placement by working at Harwood Fish Culture Station. While there I counted fish that were being released into the wild. I released 2 species of Salmon into streams in Cobourg, Ajax and Bolton. I would prepare the daily feedings for the fish by weighing out the food needed and then placing it on a 24-hour timing belt feeder. I sorted adult Atlantic Salmon separating the males that were ready to spawn from the females. Show less