Dave Critchley

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Chair - Conservation Biology - (Renewable Resources) @ NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
St. Albert, AB, CA
Dave Critchley's Location
St Albert, Alberta, Canada, Canada
About Dave Critchley

An engaging and experienced Senior Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and is recognized internationally through various awards and honours. He is skilled in remote expedition research, educating adult learners, public speaking, rare species monitoring, sustainable development, and wetland restoration. Past and present collaborations include all levels of Canadian government - industry, academic organizations, not-for-profits, and volunteer organizations. As a Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow and author celebrating and exploring Canada, he maintains three professional designations (RPBio., P.Biol., P.Ag.,) and a Master's Degree in Ecosystem Restoration. When this dynamic researcher is not actively pursuing ecological goals, you can find him underground caving, rappelling down a canyon, taking underwater photos, or tinkering in his home shop, woodworking, or repairing small engines.Dave has several fundamental tenets steering his personal paradigm.1. Strive to make a lasting and positive impact with at least one person every year; more is a bonus!2. You are only as good as the people you decide to surround yourself with.3. Minimize saying, “That is not my job.” Support those around you, do what needs to be done, and/or help

Dave Critchley's Current Company Details
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology)

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Chair - Conservation Biology - (Renewable Resources)
St. Albert, AB, CA
Website:
nait.ca
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Dave Critchley Work Experience Details
  • Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology)
    Chair - Conservation Biology - (Renewable Resources)
    Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology)
    St. Albert, Ab, Ca
  • Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology)
    Chair - Conservation Biology - (Renewable Resources)
    Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology) Jun 2018 - Present
    Edmonton, Canada Area
    Administration• Supported Curriculum design• Mentored new and continuing faculty on instructional and curriculum delivery methods• Conducted curriculum reviews internally and for external institutes • Staff recruitment• Championed student success• Advocated for mental health and critical response requirements for students and faculty• Developed procedures and processes for institutional activities across multiple departments• Engaged in curriculum review and renewal processes for multiple programs in Western CanadaApplied Research• Implemented multi-year research projects in fisheries, vegetation, curatorial, restoration, etc.,• Managed several multidisciplinary teams comprised of 80 – 150 student researchers and volunteers; 40+ industry and not-for-profit partners; and 20+ academic program contributors on various research projects and courses at any given timeBusiness Development• Developed provincial, national, and international transfer agreements to increase student mobility• Sourced and received donations and program partnerships for financial and in-kind contributions• Chaired program advisory and annual general meetings• Developed stakeholder relations and program marketing materials• Fostered relationships with partners to achieve goals larger than programs could attain soloManagement• Developed institutional field safety plans for faculty, technologists and students• Managed and contributed to annual budgets and future budget forecasts• Procured and deployed technological improvements in lecture, lab and office facilities.• Administered a multi-TB SharePoint data storage repository for live and archived content for 75+ academic courses and associated administrative and human resources dataInstruction• Instructed advanced vascular and non-vascular vegetation identification• Taught multi-week field schools
  • Nait
    Senior Faculty Researcher And Instructor
    Nait Aug 2003 - Present
    Developed numerous research projects related to sustainable development, secured funding, compiled data, and presented results at formal venues.Managed several multidisciplinary research teams consisting of 50+ students and volunteers; 31 industry and not-for-profit partners and 7 academic program contributors on various research projects.Developed and instructed permitting and data submissions for government and client partnersWrote and developed curriculum resources specific to natural resources and conservation biology for in person, online synchronous and asynchronous applications.Used multiple online learning platforms for course delivery.Created course content using animations, Articulate 360, Adobe, acoustic, multimedia, statistical software, and standard Microsoft programsInstructed field courses:• Fall Field techniques• Fisheries Field Techniques • Wilderness Survival and Small Motors Techniques • Electrofishing and Aquatic field sampling• Wetland identification and assessmentInstructed Lab and Lecture courses:• Taxonomic Botany• Field Vegetation Identification (Vascular and non-vascular)• Ecology• Statistical design • Project Management• Wildlife and Rangeland Management• Vertebrate Zoology• Fisheries Management• Soil and Wetland assessment• Limnology
  • Nait
    Co-Chair/Associate Chair - Biological Sciences
    Nait Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
    Co-managed three programs under Biological Sciences:1. Renewable Resources2. Environmental Sciences3. Laboratory and ResearchMaintained traditional instructional roles while engaging as a program leader.Instructed advanced vascular and non-vascular vegetation identification and dichotomous keying of unknown and rare speciesTaught multi-week field schools encapsulating ecology, vegetation, fisheries, wildlife, and field equipment operation.Instructed multi-disciplinary courses in project management and statistical design
  • Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
    Provincial And Territorial Coordinator And Researcher - Batcaver Program
    Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 2015 - Present
    Alberta, Canada
    Actively engaged in field deployments and planning -Local consultation, First Nation consultation, Helicopter access connection, Government liaison, budgeting and team logisticsCoordinate field logistics and deployments of team and equipmentMaintain rope and remote access skillsWrite and submit field reports to clients and interested partiesManage and program roost loggers and environmental dataloggers, repair and troubleshoot electronic circuits Develop and maintain a database for citizen scientists
  • Tera Environmental Consultants
    Weland Team Co-Lead
    Tera Environmental Consultants 2009 - 2010
    Provided direction to other working units to facilitate improved fieldwork and client reporting Conducted internal equipment assessments and recommended improvements, procured equipment, and trained staff in its use. Developed wetland monitoring and management strategies for linear disturbances associated with resource extraction Wrote NEB submission wetland reports Familiar with Federal, Alberta, and British Columbia legislation relative to wetland construction and operational requirements
  • University Of Alberta
    Wetland Ecology Instructor
    University Of Alberta 2008 - 2010
    Alberta, Canada
    Provided short courses and workshops on wetland habitat identification, classification and restoration.Focus on functional responses, applied management and field experiences.
  • University Of Alberta
    Wetland Mitigation Contract Scientist
    University Of Alberta 2007 - 2010
    Alberta, Canada
    Principle researcher on linear disturbance impacts within wetlands (Shallow open water, marsh, peat wetlands)Provided mitigation opportunities and technical support to industrial activity in Provincial and National Park lands.Monitored and assessed impact of linear disturbance gradients in pre, post and reference disturbance areas following a traditional BACI design.Consistent engagement on project pre, during, and post construction activities with input into repositioning and altering disturbance footprint
  • Parks Canada
    Resource Conservation Technologist
    Parks Canada 2003 - 2005
    Western Canada

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Dave Critchley works for Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology)

What is Dave Critchley's role at the current company?

Dave Critchley's current role is Chair - Conservation Biology - (Renewable Resources).

What schools did Dave Critchley attend?

Dave Critchley attended Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology), University Of Alberta, Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology, University Of Alberta, Lethbridge College, Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology, Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology.

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