Responsible for the oversight of environmental performance at Aecon. Responsible for development and implementation of corporate Environmental Management System, including environmental policies and procedures.

Responsible for development and implementation of Environmental Management System, oversight of project compliance with federal and provincial legal framework as well as contractual requirements for a portfolio of construction projects that Aecon is involved in at the Bruce Power Nuclear Facility. Provide environmental expertise and support to other Aecon projects at a national and international level.

As General Manager, I dedicated my time to project design and management activities, report writing and QA/QC for environmental evaluations including Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Audits, Due Diligence Assessments and Environmental Site Assessments as well as Geoscience studies for the private sector, Government and International Financial Institution clients in the renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure industries.

Responsible for Project/concession oversight and compliance of Environment, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility related issues and safeguards from International Finance Institutions amongst 2000+ construction workers at the New Quito International Airport Project and 5000+ workers at the then existing Mariscal Sucre International Airport.Responsible for development and implementation of EHS&SR Program.

Responsible for the development and implementation of an Environment, Health, Safety and Community Relations Program that complied with in-country requirements and international guidelines from the World Bank and included monthly sustainability reporting to corporate office and shareholders based on performance indicators.

During this time I acted as the Lead Environmental Consultant for Aecon Concessions to conduct audits, gap analyses and subsequently develop and implement Environment, Health and Safety programs for the Mariscal Sucre International Airport that complied with International Guidelines as a requirement for obtaining project financing. This also included management of a multi-phase and multi-year (4 year) program to identify and characterize environmental liabilities for the concession site (with… Show more During this time I acted as the Lead Environmental Consultant for Aecon Concessions to conduct audits, gap analyses and subsequently develop and implement Environment, Health and Safety programs for the Mariscal Sucre International Airport that complied with International Guidelines as a requirement for obtaining project financing. This also included management of a multi-phase and multi-year (4 year) program to identify and characterize environmental liabilities for the concession site (with 50+ years of historic aviation activities including fuel farms and underground fuel storage) to protect the Client taking over the concession. Project Manager for numerous Environmental Impact Assessments conducted for mining exploration projects for Canadian juniors and renewable (wind) energy projects for companies including Ascendant Exploration, Ascendant Copper and Protocol Energy International. Show less

In fulfillment of Master's Individual Project requirements, developed a methodology that takes into account the cumulative effects of anthropogenic activities (including oil and gas development) with a focus on Block 16, a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of the Ecuadorian Amazon.Provided institutional recommendations to Government for integrated environmental management planning of the region for inclusion into policy development.

In fulfillment of Master's Program requirements. Member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development of environmental management tools for Pluspetrol Corporation Peru S.A. (operator of the Camisea natural gas field in Peru). The developed tools included risk communication for project stakeholders, analysis and identification of barriers and driving forces, and education and training.

Responsible for field mapping, soil geochemistry sampling and taking magnetometry readings at a polymetallic mineral deposit for a Canadian mining exploration company.

Responsible for field mapping, soil geochemistry sampling and water sampling at a gold project in northern Canada for a Canadian mining exploration company.