Brigit Haley, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Attained 90% success rate in business development efforts to build climate resiliency in communities • Established 80% success rate of moving projects from planning through to implementation. Assessed financial viability of renewable energy and energy conservation projects using NPV, IRR and simple payback • Achieved 70% annual diesel reduction in a remote, Indigenous community as Project Lead from planning, design to implementation of a hybrid, smart-grid 220 kW Solar PV and 1.1MWh… Show more • Attained 90% success rate in business development efforts to build climate resiliency in communities • Established 80% success rate of moving projects from planning through to implementation. Assessed financial viability of renewable energy and energy conservation projects using NPV, IRR and simple payback • Achieved 70% annual diesel reduction in a remote, Indigenous community as Project Lead from planning, design to implementation of a hybrid, smart-grid 220 kW Solar PV and 1.1MWh battery project• Offset 90% annual propane use in a rural Indigenous community as Project Lead from planning through to procurement of HVAC retrofits (ASHP) and installation of 70kW solar PV array• Improved occupancy comfort and quality of life for a remote Indigenous community by securing $2.3M in funding to build 6 homes to BC Building Code • Designed a zero waste system (recycling/composting) for a remote Indigenous community. Garbage collection expected to be reduced from weekly to bi-weekly• Co-designed a Climate Risk Assessment Framework to systematically assess the vulnerability and risks of a clients’ asset systems to a changing climate and to inform risk management planning• Completed GHG accounting and reporting under the GHG Protocol and hold working knowledge of other standards including GRI, ISO, IPCC and UN SDG and non-financial disclosure reporting• Assessed GHG emissions associated with land use changes for infrastructure projects, including $45M flood protection project, $36.9M wastewater recovery project and numerous net metering projects to meet funding requirements• Integrated capacity building into 75% of projects in Indigenous communities to provide local employment and training opportunities. This provided the opportunity for members to remain in community, and stay connected to family and culture• Coached co-op students, EIT and planners in career development, and empowered colleagues and clients to make value-informed decisions Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering.Final Project prepared for Skeetchestn First Nation• Facilitated community engagement workshops to define Skeetchestn’s energy objectives for community energy plan• Simulated energy consumption of a conventional, on-reserve home to a traditional-style round house using HOT2000 software to compare and identify energy inefficiencies in the home • Identified net zero energy design applications for the traditional-style round… Show more Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering.Final Project prepared for Skeetchestn First Nation• Facilitated community engagement workshops to define Skeetchestn’s energy objectives for community energy plan• Simulated energy consumption of a conventional, on-reserve home to a traditional-style round house using HOT2000 software to compare and identify energy inefficiencies in the home • Identified net zero energy design applications for the traditional-style round house to support on-reserve energy independence and to create a market advantage Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Collaborated with UBC faculty to obtain 50:50 ratio of female to male undergraduate enrolment in engineering by 2020, through professional development, secondary school-outreach programs and community building initiatives • Managed two Women in Engineering (WiE) sub-committee, Professional Development and Seminar Series, to provide WiE Chairs with guidance in event facilitation and peer mentorship• Facilitated a volunteer engagement and project management workshop for the WiE Chairs… Show more • Collaborated with UBC faculty to obtain 50:50 ratio of female to male undergraduate enrolment in engineering by 2020, through professional development, secondary school-outreach programs and community building initiatives • Managed two Women in Engineering (WiE) sub-committee, Professional Development and Seminar Series, to provide WiE Chairs with guidance in event facilitation and peer mentorship• Facilitated a volunteer engagement and project management workshop for the WiE Chairs to ensure success and fluidity of the program• Implemented a new structure for optimized communication between student membership, volunteers and staff• Worked with various campus and community partners who support WiE, including WWest, Engineering Co-op Program, APEGBC and DAWEG Show less

Logan Lake

• Engaged 80% of HVC employees in pre-roll-out campaign for Bright Ideas. This required 37 engagement sessions to reach all scheduled shifts at the mine• Facilitated HVC Bright Ideas campaign to raise awareness on current energy issues and foster energy reduction initiatives including behaviour change programs to meet Teck’s Sustainability Goals (Corporate Social Responsibility). This program realized an annual 6.6 TJ reduction in GHG emissions• Benchmarked utility power consumption… Show more • Engaged 80% of HVC employees in pre-roll-out campaign for Bright Ideas. This required 37 engagement sessions to reach all scheduled shifts at the mine• Facilitated HVC Bright Ideas campaign to raise awareness on current energy issues and foster energy reduction initiatives including behaviour change programs to meet Teck’s Sustainability Goals (Corporate Social Responsibility). This program realized an annual 6.6 TJ reduction in GHG emissions• Benchmarked utility power consumption data and forecasted the 2016 GHG and electricity usage for the 2016 budget• Identified areas for improvement in Site Engineering’s project delivery system and designed a Project Flow chart that was presented to senior management by the Chief Engineer to be implemented site wide for inter-departmental projects• Managed a Dark Sky initiative project by carrying out a life-cycle cost trade-off analysis to mitigate light pollution issues raised by the Nlaka’ pamux people and implemented identified mitigation measures Show less

Port Moody, Bc

The Plastic Bank is turning plastic waste into a currency that can be exchanged to help lift people out of poverty & transition them into a self-sustaining life of entrepreneurship.• Conducted market research vital to project implementation strategy, locally and internationally• Determined best environmental management system for the company• Measured company’s carbon footprint• Developed a research mentorship program with UBC’s Undergraduate Research Organization (URO)… Show more The Plastic Bank is turning plastic waste into a currency that can be exchanged to help lift people out of poverty & transition them into a self-sustaining life of entrepreneurship.• Conducted market research vital to project implementation strategy, locally and internationally• Determined best environmental management system for the company• Measured company’s carbon footprint• Developed a research mentorship program with UBC’s Undergraduate Research Organization (URO) students• Designed applications and workspaces on Podio, an online collaborative platform• Developed a grant proposal template and tailored accordingly in turn generated grass roots support for the project. Show less

Nelson, Castlegar, Kamp Koolaree And Vancouver, Bc

• Instructed all ages in swimming and Aquafit while creating a fun and safe environment for learning

Nelson, Bc

• Created a fun and safe learning environment for beginner and intermediate boaters• Instructed children and youth from ages of 7-12 years in basic paddling techniques and water safety through games,crafts and long distance paddles• Educated youth on the uses and functions of local flora and fauna• Communicated with parents on their child’s progress and/or behavioural issues to ensure each patron was progressing and receiving the best experience possible.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Clean Energy Engineering, 3.43

Activities and Societies: Women in Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science, Gpa 3.6

Activities and Societies: BSc. Cohort Representative and Member of RRU Student Association (RRUSA).

Diploma, Integrated Environmental Planning And Technology, Gpa 3.89

Activities and Societies: Sustainability Committee- Educator / Program Coordinator (Solid Waste Management)