Forestry Manager

• Sep 2019 - Present

- Review and respond to incoming forestry-related referrals from proponents and government agencies as they impact Treaty Rights and DRFN values - Advocate for policy change that works towards reconciliation and Indigenous land-based decision-making - Advise leadership and decision makers on forestry-related topics - Participate in negotiations with industry and/or government agencies - Manage DRFN woodlot - Coordinate food sovereignty initiatives including a community garden - Coordinate community info sessions and open houses as they relate to forestry and food sovereignty - Seek out and apply for funding sources to support food sovereignty and forestry initiatives Show less

Forestry Supervisor - Planning

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

Cutblock design and analysis that ensures compliance with regulatory and certification requirements, internal best practices, and feedback from First Nations, stakeholders, and the public, while maintaining fibre flow to sawmill and pulp facilities.

Forestry Supervisor - Silviculture

• Jan 2008 - Apr 2018

- Management of various silviculture programs (treeplanting, brushing, surveys) needed to meet free-growing/well-growing obligations- Analyze and compile Sustainable Forest Management Plan annual report indicators related to silviculture- Participation in Fort St. John Public Advisory Group meetings- Advise budgets and ongoing silviculture liability accounting- Supervision and mentorship of seasonal staff

Summer Student - Silviculture / Layout

• May 2007 - Dec 2007