Environmental Geoscience Program Manager, Geological Survey Of Canada
CurrentManagement of a Canadian federal research program that seeks to distinguish anthropogenic from natural processes in the context of natural resource development. 15 research projects, from coast to coast, each involving half a dozen to several dozens of scientists from all backgrounds. • Program design • Financial responsibility (multiple sources, operating budget: ~$2 million) • Budget planning • Accountability• Linking the program to policy• Strategic planning exercises• Bi-annual progress reporting (results)• Member of committees and networks• Grant application writing2019-2024 projects:• Hydraulic Fracturing Induced Seismicity• Reservoir Assessment for CO2 Sequestration• Geological Carbon Storage - geophysical measurement, monitoring and verification• Support of the UNEP Global Mercury Assessment• Dynamics of the Mackenzie Basin, Canada's Largest Watershed• Cumulative Effects in Cobalt Watersheds• Cumulative Effects of Unconventional Resource Development• Cumulative Effects: Environmental Records reconstruction• Terrestrial Diluted Bitumen Spill• Marine Oil Spill Studies• Dredge Disposal at Sea• Permafrost Degradation• Permafrost Contaminant Geochemistry• Plume of Contaminants in Oil Sands Wetlands