Water Resources Engineer

• Mar 2021 - Present

Hydrological Research Technician

• Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

• Co-lead the maintenance and enhancement of a network of 35 automated alpine weather stations in the Canadian Rockies to support flood risk, water resources and climate change monitoring• Programmed, installed and repaired meteorological sensors, dataloggers, solar power systems and telemetry systems• Backcountry logistic planning and trip leading• Accessed research sites via backcountry skiing, glacier travel, snowmobile, snowshoes, hiking, 4x4 truck and helicopter • Coordinated access logistics and lead backcountry research trips Developed and implemented data and metadata management protocols• Conducted snow and stream surveys• Trained and supervised summer students • Operated remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) • Promoted the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Rockies Hydrological Observatory by leading tours and workshops for diverse audiences • Collaborated and supported various initiatives with research scientists from NASA, ECCC and academic institutions

Junior Hydrologist

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

• Conducted hydrological and hydrogeological investigations• Managed budgets, scheduling and sub-contractors • Wrote technical reports in support of Alberta Water Act applications • Statistical analysis of hydrometric and climate data• Programmed, installed and maintained surface water and groundwater monitoring equipment• Preformed mock audits and compliance monitoring for large scale surface water diversion projects• Created detailed maps and cross-sections using LiDAR and lithology data (Surfer, ArcGIS, Auto CAD)• Developed groundwater models (MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, Surfer)

Watershed Operator

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

• Conducted wildfire and security patrols to safeguard the drinking water supply reservoir of Victoria• Identified and mitigated water pollution sources • Suppressed forest fires in within the catchment area • Achieved highest possible standard in the Canadian Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test• Received the “Best Seasonal Team” award with my partner• Selected to chaperone an indigenous spiritual walk through the watershed • Conducted wildfire and security patrols to safeguard the drinking water supply reservoir of Victoria• Identified and mitigated water pollution sources • Suppressed forest fires in within the catchment area • Achieved highest possible standard in the Canadian Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test• Received the “Best Seasonal Team” award with my partner• Selected to chaperone an indigenous spiritual walk through the watershed

Environmental Specialist

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

• Managed the organization’s intervention for Diavik’s Type A Water Licence Renewal• Coordinated technical reviews of the Diavik Diamond Mine’s environmental monitoring reports and provided recommendations to the Board for approval• Developed plain language summaries of technical reports and presented them to the Board• Community engagement: travelled to Lutsel’Ke to provide updates on environmental effects from Diavik Diamond Mine on the Lac de Gras watershed and ecosystem• Developed and presented content for an Elders Environmental Workshop • External correspondence with Diavik and indigenous, territorial and federal governments

Exploration Technician

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

• Collected soil samples and environmental data• Completed and managed comprehensive data entries for all samples and geological points of interest • Worked alone hiking and navigating with a GPS through Yukon mountains ranges with a 95 lbs pack• Worked 28 days on, 4 days off rotations while staying in a five person bush camp; rain, hail, snow or shine; fit for work everyday• Preformed numerous technical helicopter hover entries and exits on steep and precarious mountain ridges • Collected soil samples and environmental data• Completed and managed comprehensive data entries for all samples and geological points of interest • Worked alone hiking and navigating with a GPS through Yukon mountains ranges with a 95 lbs pack• Worked 28 days on, 4 days off rotations while staying in a five person bush camp; rain, hail, snow or shine; fit for work everyday• Preformed numerous technical helicopter hover entries and exits on steep and precarious mountain ridges

Initial Attack Crew Member

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

• First female to ever be hired in the Pine Falls District • Outnumbered 50 to 1 by males in the Manitoba Initial Attack Fire Program• Achieved highest possible standard in the Canadian Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test• Suppressed forest fires in Northern Manitoba• Provided flood relief and maintained back country hiking trails• Trapped and relocated nuisance black bears in neighboring communities • First female to ever be hired in the Pine Falls District • Outnumbered 50 to 1 by males in the Manitoba Initial Attack Fire Program• Achieved highest possible standard in the Canadian Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test• Suppressed forest fires in Northern Manitoba• Provided flood relief and maintained back country hiking trails• Trapped and relocated nuisance black bears in neighboring communities