Dylan Eyers Email & Phone Number

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overseeing park operations for 45 Provincial Parks and Protected Areas with over 5-million day-use visitors, and 10 high demand campgrounds with over 2000 campsites, grossing over $3,000,000 of camping revenue and with total annual park maintenance operating cost of $4,500,000.Leading the procurement, contract negotiations, and contract management of all the Park Operator contracts.Proven track record of building effective working relationships with First Nations to collaboratively manage parks with the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Katzie First Nations. I have championed the importance of collaborative management with First Nations, which has led to the investment in 5 contracts with Nations to support operations and stewardship of Parks. These relationships have resulted in mentorship and learning opportunities for park staff and our indigenous partners.Supervising a team of 5 direct reports. Providing support through daily communications, continuous coaching and annual work planning to define clear objectives. This ensures they are empowered and equipped to be successful in their challenging jobs.Providing leadership for all compliance and enforcement activities, including the development of compliance action plans for complex problems, with oversight and direction on approaches to enforcement in the Parks.

Sunshine Coast Area

As the Sunshine Coast Area (SCA) Supervisor I manage over 30,000 ha. of land and water protected in 37 parks, 4 campgrounds, 2 community watersheds, 5 Rangers, 4 backcountry ski cabins, 2 Ranger stations, vehicles, boats, and $350,000 of contracted services. • Develop and implement a strategic vision for the management of the SCA by aligning corporate goals with achievable short term and long term goals of BC Parks. • Successfully motivate and lead a team that includes BC Parks Ranger staff, contractors, volunteers, stewardship groups and First Nations to deliver park services and protect ecological resources of the SCA. • Demonstrate leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking by developing and implementing Shared Stewardship Agreements (SSA) to formalized relationships with First Nations and stewardship groups. Utilizing SSA has facilitated over $500,000 of outside investment into the SCA and significant hours of volunteer time. • Experience planning events and public speaking. Regularly deliver training session to Ranger staff including safety training. I conduct open houses and participate in public forums for pertinent local issues.

Vancouver, Canada Area

EatWild is a Vancouver based company that helps urban folks build skills, knowledge and confidence to harvest wild foods. I launched EatWild in 2011, and I am enjoying the challenge and reward of running a small business. I developed the EatWild concept, the programming, the marketing plan, and the communications strategy. I work with a team of EatWild enthusiasts that help me deliver workshops and programs. About EatWild: EatWild wants to change the way you think about your food. Our mission is to develop a community of food-conscious people, who value high quality, organic and ethically sourced game meat and fish. Our goal is to get you excited about learning where your food comes from, and how it was treated along the way. We want to share great adventures and delicious meals, and inspire a new generation of urban folks to get back to the wilderness.EatWild wants to be part of something new. We don’t hunt because we like antlers on our walls, or a Quad in the garage. We hunt, fish and gather wild plants because we think it’s about time we changed the way we see food. We know firsthand the barriers which can prevent city-dwellers from getting in touch with wild food. Hunting certification and licensing can be cumbersome. Harvesting, butchering and preparing wild meat and fish takes knowledge and skills which most of us no longer learn from our parents.Let EatWild be your mentor. We host courses, workshops, and events so that wild food can be an attainable ethical food source for you.