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Toronto, Canada Area

o Development of a coastal habitat baseline survey using available data and complementary programs and initiatives for target setting and tracking approaches for net habitat gain; o Assess gaps and needs in Canadian domestic habitat and species programs and initiatives as a step towards developing a framework for setting priorities; ando Strengthen and facilitate domestic and binational collaboration and actiono Responsible for assessing coastal wetland vulnerability to climate… Show more o Development of a coastal habitat baseline survey using available data and complementary programs and initiatives for target setting and tracking approaches for net habitat gain; o Assess gaps and needs in Canadian domestic habitat and species programs and initiatives as a step towards developing a framework for setting priorities; ando Strengthen and facilitate domestic and binational collaboration and actiono Responsible for assessing coastal wetland vulnerability to climate change and identify resilience approaches to protect priority areas:o Coordinate a comprehensive assessment of coastal wetland vulnerability to projected climate change impacts;o Select measurable variables, assemble key data sets, and establish metrics and thresholds to model, quantify and report on climate change exposure, wetland sensitivity, and wetland adaptive capacity; ando Engage and consult stakeholders, rights holders and experts to obtain agreement on wetland values, gaps in current coastal wetland programs, and to identify priority needs, practices and tools that can enhance wetland resilience. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for the management and development of strategic plans under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). o Duties include consultations and joint discussions with other federal, provincial and state governments, non-governmental organizations, and First Nations groups from both Canada and the United States. o Responsible for identifying and addressing internal and public comments on draft strategies that are posted on binational.net, the Canada-United States… Show more • Responsible for the management and development of strategic plans under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). o Duties include consultations and joint discussions with other federal, provincial and state governments, non-governmental organizations, and First Nations groups from both Canada and the United States. o Responsible for identifying and addressing internal and public comments on draft strategies that are posted on binational.net, the Canada-United States Collaboration for Great Lakes Water Quality website.• Represent ECCC for Lake Erie and Lake Ontario working groups for the development of Lakewide Action and Management Plans, which require knowledge of federal, provincial, and state legislation.• Conduct technical reviews on applications submitted to the Great Lakes Protection Initiative funding program, the EcoAction Community Funding Program, and the Environmental Damages Fund. o A working knowledge of the Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act are essential for these reviews. o Strong knowledge of terrestrial and aquatic species, including trophic interactions and anthropogenic impacts on the environment is required. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for the implementation and management of projects for the EcoAction Community Funding Program.o Projects include terrestrial and aquatic habitat restoration and community stewardship, with a focus on climate change.o These projects involved numerous partnerships with provincial and municipal governments, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations, and non-government environmental organizations.• Responsible for the technical review of applications for the… Show more • Responsible for the implementation and management of projects for the EcoAction Community Funding Program.o Projects include terrestrial and aquatic habitat restoration and community stewardship, with a focus on climate change.o These projects involved numerous partnerships with provincial and municipal governments, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations, and non-government environmental organizations.• Responsible for the technical review of applications for the Environmental Damages Fund, including providing guidance and direction on the technical merits of projects.• Both the project management of these projects, as well as providing sound technical reviews required a working knowledge of theories and principles of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as well as an understanding of the Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for the implementation and management of projects for the Lake Simcoe / South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund.o Projects include aquatic habitat restoration, nutrient reduction, community stewardship, research and monitoring within the geographic scope of the fund.o Responsible for the developing and tracking progress of the performance measures, technical merit and scope of the program.o These projects involved numerous partnerships with provincial and municipal… Show more • Responsible for the implementation and management of projects for the Lake Simcoe / South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund.o Projects include aquatic habitat restoration, nutrient reduction, community stewardship, research and monitoring within the geographic scope of the fund.o Responsible for the developing and tracking progress of the performance measures, technical merit and scope of the program.o These projects involved numerous partnerships with provincial and municipal governments, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations, and non-government environmental organizations.o Many of the projects required a working knowledge of theories and principles of aquatic ecosystems, as well as an understanding of the Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Species At Risk Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.o Ability to interpret aerial photographs, LiDAR imagery, and bathymetric maps were essential to understanding the results of many of the projects.• Lead author on the development of the Lake Simcoe / South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund Treasury Board Submission – a document used to obtain approval for the funding program.o This included costing estimates, end of term goals, policy directives, and legislation requirements. Show less

North York

• Provided advice and guidance to senior managers with respect to policy planning, accountability and review processes for the Regional Director Generals Office of Ontario.• Responsible for the Regional Director Generals Office of Ontario finances, such as ensuring accuracy with expenditure reports, capital requests, grants and contributions, and budget allocation.• Coordinated all internal and external departmental reporting requirements as needed.o These include quarterly… Show more • Provided advice and guidance to senior managers with respect to policy planning, accountability and review processes for the Regional Director Generals Office of Ontario.• Responsible for the Regional Director Generals Office of Ontario finances, such as ensuring accuracy with expenditure reports, capital requests, grants and contributions, and budget allocation.• Coordinated all internal and external departmental reporting requirements as needed.o These include quarterly performance reviews on project completion, financial status, and annual budgetary adjustments to reflect the current political climate.• Provided management support to the Policy and Aboriginal Relations unit. Show less

• Created detailed plans for future tree plantings on streets within the City of Toronto.• Created detailed plans for reforesting degraded parks and vacant lands.o Tree and shrub identification skills were essential for the position.o Knowledge of Ecological Land Classification and the ability to interpret aerial photography was essential.• Responsible for identification, reporting, tracking and remove invasive species such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-Horned… Show more • Created detailed plans for future tree plantings on streets within the City of Toronto.• Created detailed plans for reforesting degraded parks and vacant lands.o Tree and shrub identification skills were essential for the position.o Knowledge of Ecological Land Classification and the ability to interpret aerial photography was essential.• Responsible for identification, reporting, tracking and remove invasive species such as Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-Horned Beetle.o Knowledge of terrestrial insects, specifically invasive and non-indigenous species were required. Show less

Master'S Of Environmental Science, Conservation And Biodiversity, A

• Thesis – “Changes in fish assemblages over time in Skootamatta Lake, Cloyne, Ontario.” o Required field work and monitoring.

Various Courses, Career Development

• Essentials to Managing in the Public Service o Training course on how to effectively manage both personnel and projects to obtain.

Undergrad Course, Fisheries Assessment And Management

Provided the core theories and principles of fisheries management, and understanding of the Fisheries Act, and selected statistical.

Training Course, Prince 2 Project Management

• PRINCE 2 Foundation Training in Project Management o Intensive project management training course • APMG International License – Prince.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Studies / Geography

• Honours Research Paper – “Educational Programming for Constructed Wetlands”. • Partnered with Fleming College’s Centre for Alternative.

High School Diploma, Environmental Science