Heidi Bench Email & Phone Number

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Running operations for a food rescue charity with the mission of reducing food waste, increasing food access, and advocating for a more just society.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Increasing community and household food access by bringing healthy and affordable food to underserved neighbourhoods in Calgary via a mobile grocery store.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Collected food waste from local restaurants, farmer’s markets, and grocery stores to create nutrient-rich compost and divert waste from landfills.

Canada

Volunteered on small organic and regenerative farms and at community food centres with the goal of developing a better understanding of food systems.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Conducted a variety of environmental site assessments, remedial work programs, landfill monitoring, designated substance surveys and pre-demolition hazardous materials surveys for government, industrial and commercial clients in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. Developed and implemented an SOP for soil vapour sampling based on regulatory guidance documents for use in risk assessment. Field responsibilities involved health and safety supervision and execution of… Show more Conducted a variety of environmental site assessments, remedial work programs, landfill monitoring, designated substance surveys and pre-demolition hazardous materials surveys for government, industrial and commercial clients in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia. Developed and implemented an SOP for soil vapour sampling based on regulatory guidance documents for use in risk assessment. Field responsibilities involved health and safety supervision and execution of environmental investigations including: - groundwater and soil vapour monitoring- drilling and test pitting supervision- monitoring well and vapour probe installation and decommissioning- sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, LNAPL, soil vapour and ambient air)- designated and hazardous substance surveys (lead, asbestos, etc.)- environmental compliance monitoring (air, surface and storm water)- elevation surveying and GPS mapping- documenting AST installations and removals- in-situ remedial programs (biostimulation and chemical injections, natural attenuation monitoring and monitoring of SVE systems) Project coordination responsibilities include the development of work plans, budget proposals, health and safety and QA/QC plans, staff scheduling, data analysis and technical report preparation. Show less

Designed and executed lab and field trials to examine host-parasite growth relationships, as well as daily laboratory, greenhouse and research farm operations and maintenance activities.

B.Sc., Geoscience

Diploma, Environmental Technician