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Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Prepare plans and implement restoration projects on both Guelph and other public land properties- Lead a crew of 4-5 in restoration and naturalization by planting trees, shrubs and herbaceous material in pre-planned areas- Utilize GIS programs to map current work completed as well as vegetative monitoring so the proper management techniques can be implemented- Provide training in the safe and efficient usage of tools utilized by the crew in charge implementing plantings- Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment where each individual feels empowered and learns something each day

Halton, Ontario, Canada

- Develop planting plans involving assessing the site, outlining the zone to complete plantings in, compiling an appropriate list of species and quantity of plants - Leading a group of individuals implementing various environmental and ecological restoration techniques - Including but not limited to: natural channel design, reforestation, wetland creation, riparian strengthening as well as installing habitat features for animals like owls, bats, song birds, turtles, etc- Reviewing past planting plans, amalgamating all numbers in a master sheet, summarizing work completed- Cultivate an invasive management strategy which utilizes a natural fungus to control invasives rather than utilizing herbicides- Putting together completed work on sites where 2 Billion Tree funding was used in order to reapply for funding in 2023- Writing memos and standard operating procedure forms to improve efficiency and safety

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Prepare and implement plans to restore natural areas on the both City of Guelph as well as public lands- Develop Best Management Practices to control invasive species - Engage the community for stewardship and park events- Vegetative management and monitoring so the proper management techniques can be implemented- Complete and maintain daily work activity reports as well as safety sheets highlighting potential hazards within working limits

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Lead a crew of field staff with the implementation of habitat restoration projects- Strong focus on terrestrial and riparian restoration and reclamation within the Greater Toronto Area- Supervise, train and motivate staff so each individual is informed, enjoying, and proud of the work accomplished- Daily work & safety reports completed- Offseason work included building and installing habitat for native bird species like screech owls, wood ducks, common terns, bats, among others

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Implemented habitat restoration projects by focusing on native tree, shrub, herbaceous and bio-engineering plantings to restore significant ecosystems and riparian zones- Installation of deer-exclusion fencing to provide planted trees and shrubs with the greatest chance to thrive- Operated light machinery to mow tall fields of vegetation to prep for tree plantings- Worked in the construction projects crew which created wetlands, stream erosion control enhancements and meadowlands

Caledonia, Ontario, Canada

- Participate in the largest mussel relocation in Ontario- Identifying and sorting captured mussel for an understanding of population density- Following protocol for the detection and relocation of freshwater mussel species at risk in Ontario- Relocating SAR and non-SAR mussel species to a location further upriver during the re-construction of a bridge- Extending known location for SAR species in Ontario

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Assist with various surveys monitoring frogs and toads along various sites in Guelph- Tracking the movement of frogs and toads through wetlands with Visual Encounter surveys- Analyzing the effectiveness of amphibian and reptile fencing through road mortality surveys

- Implemented habitat restoration projects by focusing on native tree, shrub, herbaceous and bio-engineering plantings to restore significant ecosystems and riparian zones- Operated light machinery to mow tall fields of vegetation to prep for tree plantings- Worked in the construction projects crew which created wetlands, stream erosion control enhancements and meadowlands

- Applied various aquatic and wetland restoration and management techniques throughout the Credit River Watershed. - Procedures include planting aquatic and meadow plant species, to create a diverse habitat for migratory birds along the coast of Lake Ontario.- Utilize construction techniques to build in-stream habitat structures, install sediment and erosion controls, and build exclusion fencing for birds. - Preformed restoration monitoring including analysis of biotic and abiotic features at sites.- Retrieved water samples from study spots throughout the watershed- Created hydrogeological maps of aquatic flow

Batu Kapal, Indonesia

- Daily trekking through the rainforest with the intention of GPS monitoring and data collection of activities on Orangutans within the Batu Kapal area- Collected data inputted into a database to create profiles for each individual orangutan - Working with locals in the hope of altering the land use of locals from intensive farming to palm oil plantations

Toronto, Canada Area

- Implemented habitat restoration projects by focusing on native tree, shrub, herbaceous and bio-engineering plantings to restore significant ecosystems and riparian zones- Operated light machinery to mow tall fields of vegetation to prep for tree plantings- Worked in the construction projects crew which created wetlands, stream erosion control enhancements and meadowlands

Aurora, Ontario

Assist in the implementation of wetland and stream rehabilitation projects through the implementation of in-stream and riparian debris and waste removal, native tree and shrub plantings, building in-streamerosion control and aquatic habitat structures, aquatic monitoring of endangered and native species.

Parry Sound, Ontario

Planning and implementing the camp's entire swim program, which included managing seven swim instructors/guards during instructional and recreational swimming sessionsResponsible for all aspects of swim area safety - from lifeguarding and staff allocation to waterfront safety and emergency procedures

Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Walking a distance of 28km every night for the purpose of protection and data collection of marine sea turtles. The program was run in collaboration with Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Sea (MINEAM).

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Ecological Restoration Honours Program

Activities and Societies: Wetland Restoration Committee & Society for Ecological RestorationAn interdisciplinary program.

Diploma, Ecological Restoration

Build science, planning and communications skills while practising ecological restoration through field courses and project work.