Laura Maskell
Avian Field Researcher at Trent University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Class G Drivers License
Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’OntarioFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Canoe Training Level 3
ORCKAAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
PAL Safety Training
Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Gendarmerie royale du CanadaJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Standard – CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification Course
Canadian Red CrossFeb, 2021- 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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Avian Field Researcher
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Jun 2023 - Present
· Field Researcher working with Lesser Yellowlegs (shorebird) population dynamics in Churchill, Manitoba · Searching for Lesser Yellowlegs nests to process and identify how close they are to hatching · Aided lead bander in catching and banding Lesser Yellowlegs using mist nets and recording the data · Field Researcher working with Lesser Yellowlegs (shorebird) population dynamics in Churchill, Manitoba · Searching for Lesser Yellowlegs nests to process and identify how close they are to hatching · Aided lead bander in catching and banding Lesser Yellowlegs using mist nets and recording the data
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Scales Nature Park
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conservation Technician
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May 2023 - May 2023
Worked for one month and continued in August. · Handled and measured both wild turtle and snake species (including Massasauga Rattlesnake) · Followed survey protocols to identify, capture and process turtles and snakes · Got trained to work with the Massasauga rattlesnake · Monitored sites for reptile morphological data and radio-tracked turtles for research projects · Aided with the collection and organization of data compiled from SAR and non-SAR reptiles Worked for one month and continued in August. · Handled and measured both wild turtle and snake species (including Massasauga Rattlesnake) · Followed survey protocols to identify, capture and process turtles and snakes · Got trained to work with the Massasauga rattlesnake · Monitored sites for reptile morphological data and radio-tracked turtles for research projects · Aided with the collection and organization of data compiled from SAR and non-SAR reptiles
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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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Academic Assistant
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
Academic Assistant for: BIOL 1020 - Foundations of Biodiversity & BIOL 1030 - Foundations of Cell & Molecular Biology · Aiding a graduate student with teaching labs sessions · Answering student questions in and out of class · Marking student lab reports following grading rubrics · Invigiliating the midterm and answering student questions Academic Assistant for: BIOL 1020 - Foundations of Biodiversity & BIOL 1030 - Foundations of Cell & Molecular Biology · Aiding a graduate student with teaching labs sessions · Answering student questions in and out of class · Marking student lab reports following grading rubrics · Invigiliating the midterm and answering student questions
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Ontario Parks | Parcs Ontario
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Placement Student
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
· Remote and in-person work on science communication tasks such as fisheries primers and blog posts · Created aneducational project for elementary school students · Occasional fieldwork, including helping with Christmas Bird Counts · Worked once a week for a total of 144 hours · Remote and in-person work on science communication tasks such as fisheries primers and blog posts · Created aneducational project for elementary school students · Occasional fieldwork, including helping with Christmas Bird Counts · Worked once a week for a total of 144 hours
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Scales Nature Park
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reptile and Amphibian Field Technician
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
· Handled and measured both wild and captive turtle and snake species · Followed survey protocols to identify, capture and process turtles and snakes · Assisted with incubating turtle eggs, assessed physical health and released turtle hatchlings · Monitored sites for reptile morphological data and radio-tracked turtles for research projects · Aided with the collection and organization of data compiled from SAR and non-SAR reptiles · Occasional team lead for turtle hatchling releases Show less
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TPG Technology Consulting Ltd.
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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TPG Receptionist for Holidays and Summer
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Dec 2019 - Dec 2021
· Accepted and sent deliveries, processed incoming mail, and handled outgoing mail · Used postage meter, scanned documents to coworkers by Xerox copier · Copied and filed invoices, attached paid stubs to invoices, answered phones · Worked from home occasionally due to COVID-19 · Accepted and sent deliveries, processed incoming mail, and handled outgoing mail · Used postage meter, scanned documents to coworkers by Xerox copier · Copied and filed invoices, attached paid stubs to invoices, answered phones · Worked from home occasionally due to COVID-19
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Giant Tiger
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Fashion Associate
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
· Display and organization of clothing and accessories · Customer service and conflict resolution · Pricing, both regular and sale pricing, and performing price checks · Received online training for cash and payment processing · Display and organization of clothing and accessories · Customer service and conflict resolution · Pricing, both regular and sale pricing, and performing price checks · Received online training for cash and payment processing
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Education
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2019 - 2023
Trent University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Conservation Biology -
2015 - 2019
North Grenville District High School
High School Diploma, 87%
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