Grant and Policy Writer

• May 2022 - Present

FOI Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

Received and processed Freedom of Information requests maintaining the confidentiality of both the requester and documents, ensuring that all notices and communications were sent out on time.Redacted records in accordance with the MFIPPA exemptions provided in sections 6 to 16.Provided administrative support to the By-Law Division by answering calls and walk-ins, processing parking tickets, and creating new complaint files on LDO.Received visitors and calls at the Clerk’s counter and assist residents with their inquiries.Maintained a cash float to process transactions at the Clerk’s counter and prepare daily deposits.Processed marriage licences and schedule civil ceremonies in the Council Chambers verifying that both the chambers and an officiant are available on the date agreed upon for the ceremony.Issued burial permits and acknowledgements of deaths verifying that all information is correct. Show less

Print Shop/Mail Room Clerk

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

Processed all incoming and outgoing mail ensuring that each parcel is distributed to the correct department including driving to other municipal facilities.Printed and bind weekly council and committee agendas for staff and the public ensuring that each agenda is then added to Laserfiche and uploaded to the municipal website.Completed print requests sent by staff from all departments ensuring that every print request is finished ahead of the requested completion date.

Election Assistant

• May 2018 - Nov 2018

Organised community outreach events throughout the municipality to raise awareness for the municipal election. Edited election documents to using MS Word to create fully accessible forms in both print and online formats for the public. Managed and purchased elections supplies adhering to a strict budget. Organised community outreach events throughout the municipality to raise awareness for the municipal election. Edited election documents to using MS Word to create fully accessible forms in both print and online formats for the public. Managed and purchased elections supplies adhering to a strict budget.

Water Taxi Operator

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

Operated the National Yacht Club's water taxi vessel to ferry members to their boats on swing moorings.Maintained a clean and safe environment at the National Yacht Club in order to enhance the experience of members and guests who visited the yacht club.Assigned dock slips to members and guests seeking a visitor's dock slip for temporary mooring. Temporary mooring was given to members on the swing mooring who wanted to bring their boats to a dock for Haul Out and to visitors who wanted to spend a few days in Toronto with their boats, or who were taking part in a cruise to our yacht club. Show less

CANSail 3/4 Instructor

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

Taught Sailing to campers, ages 9 to 17. Key Objectives were a positive camp experience for all participants, together with measured and continuous improvement to sailing skills.Introduced participants to advanced sailing techniques and the fundamentals of racing. Accompanies groups to monthly regattas for the purpose of practicing newly acquired racing skills and tactics.To improve crew cohesiveness, ran team-building exercises both on and off the water.As safety is paramount, a common thread to each day's activities was an unrelenting focus on maintaining a safe and secure environment, on land and on water.Lessons plans included communicating the importance of self-awareness on a boat, the requirement for precise timing, to always be prepared for the unexpected, the importance of details, and the fact that it is rarely possible to get from point "A" to point "B" in a straight line. Show less

Head Instructor

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Managed a team of four sailing instructors ensuring that they all received necessary information on each of their campers so that each camper received a personalized and enjoyable experience. Communicated with parents and kept them well informed of their child's progress. To encourage a passion for sailing, organized special events such as pizza days, theme days, beach days, and parent-athlete sailing days. Maintained a safe environment around the club, updating the National Yacht Club's emergency action plan and reviewing safety procedure with the coaching staff to ensure that all the young athletes had a safe and fun experience at the camp. Managed registrations to keep track of the needs of every specific sailor. Show less

CANSail Instructor

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

Taught men and women affiliated with, or working for, the Canadian Armed Forces the basics of sailing, such as knot tying, boat rigging, sail trim, steering and body positioning to introduce them to a new recreational activity. Provided personalized training on water to enhance practical skills, and gave interactive lectures designed to give the cursory theoretical knowledge of the composition of boats and how boats work. Worked with a crash boat driver to maintain a safe environment for the sailors both on land and on the water to minimize the threat of injury. Show less

Head CANSail 1 & 2 Instructor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Taught Sailing to campers, ages 7 to 15. Key Objectives were a positive camp experience for all participants, together with helping campers acquire basic sailing skills. Introduced sailors to the fundamentals of sailing in a safe and controlled environment to ease beginner sailors into the sport and help foster of passion within the sailor for the sport. Coordinated with a partner to ensure that every sailor had the ability to newly acquired skills and theory in a fun way and without the threat of injury. Show less

Water Multi-Sport Instructor

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

Introduced children to sailboats and basic sailing skills in calm, protected waters. By easing new sailors into the sport, encourages a passion for sailing. Worked in teams of two and facilitated a safe and positive experience for participants. Successful collaboration required scheduled and ad hoc planning sessions and continuous communication. Introduced children to sailboats and basic sailing skills in calm, protected waters. By easing new sailors into the sport, encourages a passion for sailing. Worked in teams of two and facilitated a safe and positive experience for participants. Successful collaboration required scheduled and ad hoc planning sessions and continuous communication.

Opti Learn to Race Instructor

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Introduced young athletes to sailing and racing tactics, including strategies specific to the Optimus class. Ensured that all participants were equipped for success in a competitive class. With safety the priority, the dual focus was on maintaining a safe environment, while at the same time maneuvering sailboats seamlessly and efficiently. Introduced young athletes to sailing and racing tactics, including strategies specific to the Optimus class. Ensured that all participants were equipped for success in a competitive class. With safety the priority, the dual focus was on maintaining a safe environment, while at the same time maneuvering sailboats seamlessly and efficiently.