Heather Gowland Email & Phone Number

Lethbridge, Ab, Ca

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Planning, designing, implementing and evaluating community engagement and communication for Transportation Operations projects: - Snow and ice control changes- Mighty Neighbours initiative

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Coordinating 6 - 12 week training programs, for primarily, clients representing/serving Indigenous peoples. Educational programming, curriculum development, employment training, client collaboration, practical experience coordination, program coordination.

Lethbridge, Alberta

A fun and diverse position that incorporates elements of communications, education, stakeholder management, project assistance, program building and working heavily with community members and groups on collaborative initiatives. The role speaks to my passion for encouraging others to engage with their surroundings and become empowered to make change through every day choices. Plan, create and deliver educational programming and materials. Concepts covered includewaste (garbage), recycle, composting, water conservation and protection, reduce, reuse, landfill technologies and operations, current environmental issues, natural spaces, litter, xeriscaping (landscaping while following environmental principles and using climate appropriate plants).Plan, create and implement the usage of communication materials and methods related to community programs and services including recycling depots, yard waste recycling, hazardous waste, garbage collection, reuse weekend and backyard composting.Lead or participate in collaborative planning, information and feedback sessions and/or problem solving activities with individual co-workers or departments, community members and special interest stakeholder groups.

Lethbridge, Alberta

The purpose of this initiative is to lead the City of Lethbridge internal organization in a coordinated effort towards environmental sustainability. The focus is on the internal, every-day business activities that affect the health of land, air and water and consume natural resources. The work involved leading a cross-departmental, cross-functional team in the collection of data and anecdotal information to create a baseline from which to set performance targets. The team works in a collaborative way which respects and values the expertise, experience, knowledge and opinions of each member. I had the opportunity to form the team from the very beginning and then to lead them through strategic planning, analyze and summarize team input, share information and collect feedback from the entire organization through engagement activities, report to senior management and plan next steps before handing off to the next team lead. My position was the first of it's kind in the organization and so a lot of flexibility and resiliency was required to let the initiative naturally evolve. This is an initiative where success is based on instilling personal ownership throughout the entire organization, so was an excellent 'people project' as well as a technical challenge.

Lethbridge, Alberta

Delivering stormwater and other environmentally related education through the Yellow Fish Road program, school presentations, community events and outreach.

Coaldale, Alberta

Seasonal position as a wildlife interpreter at a wildlife rehabilitation centre. Responsible for giving tours, public display and interpretive shows, building interpretive materials, grounds maintenance, wildlife training, care-giving and handling .

Education

Practicum 1 - Orientation to Teaching Professional Semester 1 Practicum Communications Technology and Education Evaluation of Learning.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Environmental Science

Diploma, Environmenal Assessment And Restoration