Nicholas Fischer
Policy and Planning Coordinator at Conservation Ontario- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Environmental Professional in Training
ECO CanadaJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
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Introduction to Gender-based Analysis+
Status of Women Canada -
Sustainable Development Goals - Advocacy and Implementation
United Nations
Experience
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Conservation Ontario
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy and Planning Coordinator
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Leading and supporting short and long-term policy formulation, policy analysis, and liaison/issue management processes within Conservation Ontario. - Facilitate and maintain strategic agency and industry partners to support positive policy development and program implementation for Conservation Authorities. - Collaborate with Conservation Authority members to research and draft collective program policy positioning on matters impacting Conservation Authority interests and business matters. - Undertake development of support and guidance materials for Conservation Authorities (e.g., best management practices, process flows, legislative interpretation, and program guidance). - Manage special projects and contracts with agency/industry partners (lead project teams, facilitate the transfer of knowledge, provide issue management).- Prepare a range of summary and communication materials for internal staff and external stakeholders (e.g., recommendation notes, breifings, bulletins, Council reports, and policy positions).
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Policy and Planning Officer
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
Working within a multidisciplinary setting to assist in Conservation Ontario's policy development, policy liaison, and issue management on current policies and social, environmental, and economic issues impacting Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities. • Conducting background research to develop program policy positions on behalf of Conservation Ontario and Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities;• Liaise with relevant industry stakeholders, Conservation Authorities and other relevant partners to address issues related to the implementation of projects under the Conservation Authorities Act;• Ensure timely responses to inquiries regarding the Class Environmental Assessment for Remedial Flood and Erosion Control Projects. Preparation and submission of the Annual Report to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks; • Provided support on committees dedicated to Environmental Planning (through Conservation Authority issued permits under the Conservation Authorities Act); • Prepared briefing notes, council reports, background information notes, and presentations on a wide variety of core business areas, specifically relating to current policies and issues impacting Conservation Authorities;• Develop key documents (legal opinions, Memorandum of Understanding, inter-agency contracts and partnership agreements) for work conducted between Conservation Ontario and other stakeholder groups;• Represent Conservation Ontario on various Provincial working groups (ex. Environmental Assessment Proponents Group).
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Niagara Region
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Intern
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
• Assisted in the operation and execution of the Region’s waste management diversion and collection programmes, including special events recycling, public outreach events and educational presentations, waste audits, and multi-residential recycling.• Worked collaboratively with local organizations and stakeholder groups to develop diversion strategies which best suited organizational needs while ensuring diversion activities followed regional bi-laws.• Utilized internal software applications as well as a suite of Microsoft Office applications to update and manage regional waste management databases and waste management procedures when required.• Utilized leadership and strong communication skills to schedule a variety of site-visits, open house information sessions, and educational presentations at schools and business organizations throughout the Niagara Region.• Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills through conducting outreach with various neighbouring municipalities to gather and synthesize research regarding comparative waste diversion and curbside programs.
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Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Policy Analyst
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May 2017 - Jan 2018
Participated in a co-op position with the Ministry of Transportation Environmental Policy Office at Head Office in St. Catharines, Ontario. Within this co-op placement principle responsibilities included:- Research and development of policy materials relating to Provincial and Federal Environmental Assessment Regimes- Continued development of training modules to be used by contractors regarding Best Management Practices when encountering Species at Risk during highway construction and maintenance. - Volunteer participatory and organization role in the MTO Federated Health Campaign. Assisted with planning of events as well as provided additional support throughout the campaign.- Assumed office administrative role in the absence of Office Administrative Assistant. Duties included assisting with coworker scheduling needs, email and telephone correspondence and other general administrative tasks.
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Brock University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Multimedia project documenting student and staff participation with the Sustainable Development Goals at Brock University.
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Developed a chronology and subsequent critical analysis on the Ontario Growth Plans, with particular emphasis on the Ontario Greenbelt Act and Places to Grow Act.
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ONresources | RichessesON
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications and Client Support
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Administrative assistance in the Fish and Wildlife Division, as well as special projects assistance in Games and Draws.Principle responsibilities included: - Handling and addressing client queries using a proficient knowledge of Ontario Hunting and Fishing Regulations- Database generation to document and maintain client financial information- Assisting with general office administrative duties Administrative assistance in the Fish and Wildlife Division, as well as special projects assistance in Games and Draws.Principle responsibilities included: - Handling and addressing client queries using a proficient knowledge of Ontario Hunting and Fishing Regulations- Database generation to document and maintain client financial information- Assisting with general office administrative duties
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Brock University
Master's degree, Sustainability Studies -
2012 - 2016
Trent University
International Development and Political Studies, Social Sciences
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