VAST Resource Solutions is focused on capitalizing on the unique combined skills and expertise of our team of 30+ staff members to become the most recognized and trusted name in resource consulting, with a proven track record for exceptional client service, innovative solutions and delivering projects on time, in scope and on budget. VAST’s team includes professional and technical staff with expertise in agriculture, contaminated site assessment and remediation, environmental assessment and… Show more VAST Resource Solutions is focused on capitalizing on the unique combined skills and expertise of our team of 30+ staff members to become the most recognized and trusted name in resource consulting, with a proven track record for exceptional client service, innovative solutions and delivering projects on time, in scope and on budget. VAST’s team includes professional and technical staff with expertise in agriculture, contaminated site assessment and remediation, environmental assessment and monitoring, fish and aquatic ecology, forestry, geomatics, mining, reclamation, resource engineering, riparian and terrestrial ecosystems, vegetation planning and monitoring, and wildlife ecology. Show less

Responsible for the strategic, financial and operational management of the largest privately owned, multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm in the East Kootenay region.

Soil stabilization and erosion control, rehabilitation and revegetation of disturbed sites, and the design, implementation and monitoring of site-specific land reclamation techniques. Preparation of reclamation, revegetation and erosion control plans for clients in the forestry, mining, utility, construction and agricultural sectors.

Responsible for day to day operation and management of a Western Canadian producer association comprised of fall rye, winter wheat and winter triticale growers. Responsibilities included financial planning, budget preparation and reporting; strategic planning; communications and public relations; coordinating various programs; and providing agronomic and market development support to association members

Owner/operator of one of the first independent crop consulting services in Western Canada, offering “fee for service” agronomic and farm management consulting expertise to individual grain, oilseed, pulse and forage crop producers.

Responsible for business planning, staff hiring and supervision, invoicing, record keeping, marketing and public relations, and field scouting and agrology services for a large ground and aerial custom application business based in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

Provided agrology expertise for consulting projects related to agricultural production, soil and water conservation, land management and wildlife habitat development.

Designed and delivered wildlife compatible conservation farming and land use adjustment programs intended to improve waterfowl nesting habitat. Assisted producers with the implementation of programs such as forage establishment and management, planned grazing systems and zero tillage/direct seeding systems.

Worked closely with farmers, agri-business, local organizations, research coordinators, producer groups and the media to coordinate: 1) programs to address a wide range of issues involving crop, forage and livestock production; 2) extension activities and publications; and 3) development of local research and demonstration projects.

Developed and coordinated research and demonstration trials to evaluate soil conservation techniques including zero tillage, direct seeding and diversified cropping rotations.

Provided business management and support services to bulk fuel and fertilizer agents; assisted with price/credit management, training, merchandising and market development.