Land Management Technician

• Oct 2016 - Present

Monitoring Technician

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

Perform multiple sampling and collection methods of various ecological information required to complete subwatershed plans, including:• Assisted in the collection of various ecological information required to complete subwatershed plans. Collected water samples using • Participated in a Stormwater Pond Monitoring Project, which involved setting up water quality monitoring equipment (HOBO loggers, CT2X loggers, Exo sonde, and YSI probes) to gather information related to how effective the stormwater management ponds are to filtering and moving water and sediment• Measured stream flows using a YSI Flow Tracker Meter to calculate discharge of the stream• Collected benthic invertebrates using the OBBN kick and sweep method, and lake benthics using a Petit Ponar, and sorted benthics based on OBBN • Electrofished using a backpack electrofisher to complete fish surveys • Collected and identified mussels from Lake Simcoe using a Petit PonarSome equipment used to perform these tasks:• ProDSS and YSI for measuring and recording various water parameters (temperature, conductivity, turbidity, pH, etc.)• HOBO temperature and pressure loggers• ISICO Avalanche Auto Samplers for taking water samples on either a water level or time trigger

Environmental Field Technician

• May 2015 - Sep 2015

•Visited locations where potential hazards had been identified which coincide with York Region Infrastructure, such as gravity sanitary sewers, sanitary force mains, water mains, etc.•Collected data using various field measurements and techniques, to compare against previous years to determine extent of change over time•Developed documentation with respect to conditions in and around the location and photograph identified hazards at the site and draw site specific maps which identify the layout and the extent of the infrastructure exposure, or showcases which factors are contributing to the damage and degradation of the infrastructure•Geo reference site location for future re-visits using GPS unit•Use ArcPad and ArcGIS to map and record data accurately

Land Management Assistant

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

• Managed and worked on multiple projects, including conducting an invasive species inventory and mapping to assist with management and action plans, Conservation Area Management Plan reviews, conducting Ecological Land Classifications, and assisted with coordinating the organization and planning of volunteer days, while collaborating with the Friends of Scanlon Creek group• Assisted with the revitalization of the arboretum physically and with identification of remaining species and creating a future vision of the trail network and signage• Conducted document review on all Conservation Authority land holdings and compiled relevant data into a spreadsheet and report outlining the most important information

Conservation Lands Technician

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

• Designed, constructed and mapped trails throughout Conservation Areas using GPS mapping programs, then created trail signs and maps for public use• Conducted literature reviews on the health benefits of green-space by researching relevant journal articles and gathering documents in order to prepare a report describing how Conservation Areas are beneficial to health• Organized and ran Community Volunteer days at Scanlon Creek CA by designing promotional material, coordinating volunteers, creating work-plans, and ensuring the necessary tools were readily available for use

Trails Technician

• Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

• Developed and conducted over 500 Trail User Surveys with the public, analyzed and presented the results both verbally and in a written report• Created a new Trail Stewards Handbook from scratch through researching relevant books and gathering documents then comparing them to the needs of the Conservation Authority• Classified trails based on criteria and mapped them into ArcMap- a geographical database mapping program • Developed and conducted over 500 Trail User Surveys with the public, analyzed and presented the results both verbally and in a written report• Created a new Trail Stewards Handbook from scratch through researching relevant books and gathering documents then comparing them to the needs of the Conservation Authority• Classified trails based on criteria and mapped them into ArcMap- a geographical database mapping program

Parks Maintenance and Operator

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail while planting trees to ensure optimal growth• Maintained and repaired trails to ensure easy accessibility• Operated a variety of power tools safely and followed specific instructions while maintaining the park and following instructions • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while planting trees to ensure optimal growth• Maintained and repaired trails to ensure easy accessibility• Operated a variety of power tools safely and followed specific instructions while maintaining the park and following instructions

Copy Centre Representative

• Dec 2008 - Aug 2010

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while working with customers to create the desired final product• Operated a computerized cash register and handled cash transactions • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while working with customers to create the desired final product• Operated a computerized cash register and handled cash transactions