Anika Cole Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for researching, planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring waste management procedures, programs and services for the Region and on behalf of its local municipalities in the residential, industrial, commercial and institutional sectors; auditing and monitoring program participation and trends; coordinating program changes related to emerging legislation, regulations and regional policies; developing strategies for reduction, reuse, recycling, advocacy initiatives and continuous improvement including related public relations, promotion and education; and developing and reviewing program, bylaws and policies for the Program Manager to meet the Region’s objectives for sustainable waste management.

Newmarket, Canada

Was responsible for supporting and coordinating activities related to enforcing the Sewer Use Bylaw; monitored data and key indicators related to program activities; ensured businesses in the self-monitoring, compliance or dewatering program provide timely reports; assisted businesses in accessing Sewer Use Bylaw programs and services, completed assigned projects related to the business needs of the unit; coordinated meetings and special events; supported the delivery of promotion and education initiatives; assisted with the research and implementation of all pilot programs and initiatives.

Appleton, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Integral in commissioning of industrial wastewater treatment facility which increased productionthrough treatment of 450 m3/day of effluent over 10 months, versus previous 8-month operational cycleMainstreamed Global Campari’s spill mitigation guidelines and developed an environmental incidentrapid response program Coordinated environmental programs including training for continuous regulatory compliance Managed and mobilized technical project teams including in-house experts and external sub-contractors and ensured projects were executed using established Terms of References and prepared status reportsLed water supply well rehabilitation and yield testing projects Promoted safety culture through incident investigation, root cause analysis and job hazard analysis and led multidisciplinary teams in the development of corrective actionsConducted Environmental, Health and Safety site inspections and audits of process areas to identify issues of non-conformance and to ensure adherence to national regulatory standards Managed two internal solid waste holding facilities; Developed collection route schedule according to production cycles; promoted a source sorting strategy towards waste minimisationDeveloped and implemented Waste Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures for the Characterisation and Quantification of Waste Provided technical support to the waste to energy schemes including conversion of used tyres to a low grade fuel and used diesel fuel to make bunker C. Supported the reuse of biosolids such as sludge for reuse as a semi-solid fertiliser which was used for soil amelioration

Kingston, Jamaica

Provided technical support for the development of source water protection strategies for key municipal water supply systemsMade treatment recommendations (i.e. secondary or tertiary level) to the National Environmental Planning Agency for housing and industrial developments to ensure aquifer protectionConducted site reconnaissance of water pollution sources, pathways and receiving bodies and developed technical reports for mitigationCreated and reviewed water safety plans for municipal supply wells for the National Water CommissionSupported rehabilitation of 20+ wells affected by contamination from bauxite plants’ trade effluentCollaborated with National Water Commission on rehabilitation of municipal sewage treatment plantsSupported upgrade of major central sewage treatment facility serving 3 urban areas of approximately 700,000 residentsSupported development of technical project proposals and leveraged key resources of WRA to successfully secure funding from international development agencies including the UNDPPrepared work plans, budget and 3-year strategic corporate plans for 2 departmentsDeveloped and revised Terms of Reference and Requests for Proposals for consultancies and projectsManaged complex municipal water supply source development project in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of hydrologists, hydrogeologists, environmental specialists and engineersProvided technical review and response on national policies, guidelines and standards on behalf of the Authority Supported and facilitated training of internal staff and external stakeholders on new policy decisions and general environmental/conservation strategies

Kingston, Jamaica

Represented the Authority as mediator in conflicts over water resources allocation.Provided technical guidance to the Board of the Authority on the granting of permits and licences. Conducted assessment of yield testing of water sources. Presented on resource protection and licencing which contributed to improved compliance.

Kingston, Jamaica

Conducted hydrological assessments examining the impacts of development on water resources. Provided technical support for the improvement of community based/locally managed water supply systems for the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Social Development Commission (SDC). As part of a team of stakeholders, guided the development of the water supply system for the Longville Park Housing Scheme of over 1,000 housing solutions for the National Housing Trust.Assisted in the response to requests for technical assistance in relation to localized flooding events.

Jamaica

Assisted with hydrological assessment for various water sources selected to serve water supply systems. Provided technical support in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), hydrogeological data compilation for external clients and internal staff. Assisted with compiling data for the Public Education and Awareness thrust on water resources management and conservation.

Corporate Continuous Improvement, Process Management

Fundamentals Of Recycling Planning

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Iso 14001:2015

Corporate Culture And Communication In The Workplace

Environmental Regulations

Worker And Supervisor Health And Safety Awareness Certification

Confined Space Competency

Supervisory Competency And Due Diligence

Scaffold Inspections

Visual Emmisions Opacity Certification

Managing Safety

Hazardous Material Handling

Occupational Health And Safety

Supervisory Management

Isotope Hydrology

Full Fellowship Recipient

International Water Law Module

UNESCO Scholarship Recipient

Master Of Science (Ms), Natural Resources And Environmental Management, Distinction

Hydrometeorological Analysis And Flood Forecasting

Partial Fellowship from NOAA and WMO

Fundamentals Of Finance And Accounting For Non-Finance And Administrative Professionals

Certificate Of Completion, Basic Isotope Hydrology

Bachelors Of Science, Geology, Honours

Activities and Societies: Environment Coordinator for the Preston Hall of Residence, 2000 to 2001 Craig Town Mentorship Programme