Senior Manager of Strategic Relations

• Oct 2022 - Present

Tanya works with strategic partners and stakeholders to implement initiatives that advance the Home Performance Stakeholder Council's mandate to grow the home performance industry in BC. Tanya also leads marketing and communications for the organization. She recently led the launch of the Home Performance Contractor Network, a network of qualified retrofit contractors in British Columbia, Canada, that meet specified trade designation and training qualifications and are subject to ongoing review and quality assurance checks. The network currently manages over 800 contractors. The Home Performance Stakeholder Council works with qualified retrofit contractors and stakeholders committed to working together to advance home performance in British Columbia. Home performance is a holistic approach to identifying and addressing energy efficiency, comfort, health, and safety-related issues to make a home perform better. They are focused on increasing the business opportunities and addressing the challenges that exist in a home performance industry, which is evolving and growing.

Manager of Strategic Relations

• Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

HPSC Coordinator

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

Sustainability Programs Specialist

• Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of various programs and initiatives aimed at electric vehicle adoption and energy conservation. Specific Projects:• Climate Action Strategy Public Engagement (2020)• Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy (2020)• Electric Vehicle Strategy Development and Implementation (2018 - 2020)• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program Management (2018-2020)• Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Program (2019-2020)• Green Building Demonstration Home Training Program (2019 - 2020)• Corporate Energy Management Plan Implementation Assistance (2018-2020) Related Skills & Experience:• Variety of project coordination experience• Research and report writing• Bylaw drafting and Council reports and memo writing• Public speaking and innovative presentation ideas• RFP writing• Community Based Social Marketing• Public education• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Special Project Coordinator

• Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

Coordinated the marketing and education material for a municipal-wide recycling program update. Developed brochures and web materials and coordinated education efforts to introduce the Recycle BC program to over 40,000 households.

Solid Waste Coordinator

• Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of various programs and initiatives aimed at waste reduction and diversion. Specific Projects:• Project Coordinator for Litter and Illegal Dumping Management Strategy (2015-2016) • Project Coordinator for Public Spaces Waste Management Strategy (2015-2016) • Project Assistant for Curbside Garbage and Green Cart Program Implementation (2015-2016)• Adopt-a-Program Coordinator (2015 – 2016)• Project Assistant for Corporate Sustainability Program 'Responsible Program' (2013-2015)• Project Assistant for Curbside Solid Waste Collection Review Pilot (2015)• Backyard Composting Program Coordinator (2015 – 2016) • Project Assistant for Solid Waste Assessment and Program Implementation at Langley Events Centre (2013) Related Skills & Experience:• Variety of project coordination experience• Research and report writing• RFP writing• Community Based Social Marketing• Public education• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Technical Assistant

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2015

Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and management of various programs and initiatives aimed at waste reduction and diversion. Specific Projects:• Project Coordinator for Litter and Illegal Dumping Management Strategy • Project Coordinator for Public Spaces Waste Management Strategy• Adopt-a-Program Coordinator • Project Assistant for Corporate Sustainability Program 'Responsible Program'• Project Assistant for Curbside Solid Waste Collection Review Pilot • Backyard Composting Program Coordinator • Project Assistant for Solid Waste Assessment and Program Implementation at Langley Events CentreRelated Skills & Experience:• Variety of project coordination experience• Research and report writing• Community Based Social Marketing• Public education• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

Assistant to various professors in the Geography and Environmental Studies department. Marked student assignments and provided constructive feedback. Assisted professor in lab instruction and guided lab procedures. Assistant to various professors in the Geography and Environmental Studies department. Marked student assignments and provided constructive feedback. Assisted professor in lab instruction and guided lab procedures.

Environmental Education Summer Student

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Assisted the Environmental Coordinator in public education programs for recycling, composting, and waste reduction. Related Skills & Experience • Organized supplies and activities for public events• Engaged the public in discussion and answered questions • Assisted in preparing and leading presentations to elementary school children • Designed and coordinated children’s crafts and activities Assisted the Environmental Coordinator in public education programs for recycling, composting, and waste reduction. Related Skills & Experience • Organized supplies and activities for public events• Engaged the public in discussion and answered questions • Assisted in preparing and leading presentations to elementary school children • Designed and coordinated children’s crafts and activities