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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

- Oversees the overall site project, including all sub-projects for large construction projects- Ensures logistics for the safe and effective operation of grounds and facilities- Prioritize and direct daily tasks for staff and coordinates site with contractors, ensuring correct work site, proper site preparation and adherence to project/program plans- Monitors, tracks and ensures regulatory testing and mandatory inspections of infrastructure and facilities, and certifications are up… Show more - Oversees the overall site project, including all sub-projects for large construction projects- Ensures logistics for the safe and effective operation of grounds and facilities- Prioritize and direct daily tasks for staff and coordinates site with contractors, ensuring correct work site, proper site preparation and adherence to project/program plans- Monitors, tracks and ensures regulatory testing and mandatory inspections of infrastructure and facilities, and certifications are up to date, within predetermined specifications- Works with project administrators and coordinators to ensure accurate and timely file management of documents and records (in both paper and electronic file formats)- Leads the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning- Identifies and reports deficiencies and safety hazards, implementing risk management protocol as required, reports on impact, mitigation and follow-up as required.- Ensures that staff adheres to best practices in the safe handling, use and storage of hazardous materials and equipment- Serves as primary point of contact for all on-site emergencies, assesses situations and provides direction to visitors and staff; documents all occurrences- Adheres to and undertakes performance audits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal safety policies- Oversees a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities- Communicates with team members to assess status of work throughout the day/shift; amends work and reassigns staff as needed to direct workflow and accommodate for any situational circumstances- Supports onboarding and provides on the job training and support as needed for individuals they oversee- Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments Show less

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

- Assists the Site Supervisor by acting as on–site coordinator; heads, directs and trains work crews and various contractors in construction and maintenance projects as well as safe use of equipment while ensuring health and safety compliance. - Assists with and prepares Daily Work Reports and Hazard Assessment forms as required.- Prepares reports; schedules maintenance; schedules equipment; assists in developing including determining materials, equipment and labour needs.- Assists… Show more - Assists the Site Supervisor by acting as on–site coordinator; heads, directs and trains work crews and various contractors in construction and maintenance projects as well as safe use of equipment while ensuring health and safety compliance. - Assists with and prepares Daily Work Reports and Hazard Assessment forms as required.- Prepares reports; schedules maintenance; schedules equipment; assists in developing including determining materials, equipment and labour needs.- Assists with obtaining quotes and purchasing materials.- Operates and maintain trucks, trailers and other motorized equipment to carry out various construction and maintenance.- Assists with site layout as required; provides direction to junior staff and assists with laser level operation, shooting site grades and ensuring survey deliverables are adhered to.- Interprets design drawings and adheres to design specifications as required.- Installs and maintains various erosion control products such as silt soxxs, straw mats, non-woven geo-textiles.- Assists with the installation of products such as armour stone, vegetative rip rap buttress, mechanically stabilized earth walls.- Assists with the installation of various in-water works including vegetative buttresses, pool-riffle sequences, bio- engineering techniques (root wads).- Installs and maintains coffer dams and pumping systems to establish a dry working area.- Assist with landslide cleanups and trail installations- Operating trucks (including small dump trucks) and trailers when required - transporting staff, equipment and materials to job sites.- Operating chainsaws, pneumatic post pounders, earth compactors, skid steer, vibratory rollers etc.- Participates in daily tail gate and on site hazard assessment meetings as required.- Carries out all work in compliance with OH&S act and regulations for construction ( 213/91 ).- Participates in erosion and sediment control training as required. Show less

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

- Assist with the implementation of habitat creation and restoration projects- Assist with the collection and analysis of biophysical information including habitat assessments and restoration opportunities- Interpreting engineered drawings of restoration plans for implementation- Assist with supervision of field activities and training of seasonal staff- Operate and maintain general equipment, small construction equipment and biological sampling equipment- Purchase relevant… Show more - Assist with the implementation of habitat creation and restoration projects- Assist with the collection and analysis of biophysical information including habitat assessments and restoration opportunities- Interpreting engineered drawings of restoration plans for implementation- Assist with supervision of field activities and training of seasonal staff- Operate and maintain general equipment, small construction equipment and biological sampling equipment- Purchase relevant equipment, tools, materials and geosynthetic erosion control supplies as needed- Liaise with the general public, landowners and staff of other agencies as required- Brief experience estimating cost for future restoration project budgets Show less

Greater Toronto Area

- Provide support in the implementation of ecological restoration projects throughout TRCA jurisdiction.- Utilize restoration practices to restore numerous ecosystems such as sediment traps/spillways, fishing/recreation nodes, wetlands, stream/river banks stabilization and shorelines.- Operating equipment such as Skidsteers, tractors, crawlers, loaders or guiding operators in the installation of habitat features for aquatic and terrestrial species.- Working within a small team to… Show more - Provide support in the implementation of ecological restoration projects throughout TRCA jurisdiction.- Utilize restoration practices to restore numerous ecosystems such as sediment traps/spillways, fishing/recreation nodes, wetlands, stream/river banks stabilization and shorelines.- Operating equipment such as Skidsteers, tractors, crawlers, loaders or guiding operators in the installation of habitat features for aquatic and terrestrial species.- Working within a small team to solve problems that occur when carrying out restoration work.- Installing sediment control measures such as sediment fence, silt socks and filter bags to reduce material runoff due to restoration implementation.- Implementing erosion control measures in stream banks such as bioengineering, crib wall installation, coir wrapping and capping banks.- Following restoration plans and designs using surveying points and elevations to construct ecosystems correctly for proper aesthetic and function.- Experience using laser levels for elevation, small engine machines (ie. pumps), multiple power tools and hand tools necessary in the realm of construction/planting.- Monitor previous restoration sites for success of planted species, presence of natural regeneration, native wildlife species, invasive plant species and functionality of constructed components. Data to be used for sites to be deemed successful or as a future restoration opportunity.- Boat Electrofished with TRCA’s Waterfront Monitoring group to collect fish data (species, weight, length) from Toronto’s waterfront.- Implemented flood mitigation and management efforts during the 2019 Toronto Island Flood- Shoreline enhancement to increase turtle basking habitat as well as provide emergent zones for aquatic plant species to be planted and grow. Show less

Welland, Ontario

- Pruned and watered nursery stock (ie. trees, shrubs, perennials & annuals) to promote healthy growth and survival through hot summers.- Performed physical tasks of lifting and moving heavy trees, shrubs, fountains and greenhouse equipment properly to avoid injury.- Developed excellent customer service skills through assisting customers with questions regarding growth patterns, required soil/moisture conditions, planting methods and key identifiable features of plants.- Utilized… Show more - Pruned and watered nursery stock (ie. trees, shrubs, perennials & annuals) to promote healthy growth and survival through hot summers.- Performed physical tasks of lifting and moving heavy trees, shrubs, fountains and greenhouse equipment properly to avoid injury.- Developed excellent customer service skills through assisting customers with questions regarding growth patterns, required soil/moisture conditions, planting methods and key identifiable features of plants.- Utilized diverse interpersonal skills to create positive and meaningful relationships with valued customers in person and over the phone. The development of these relationships resulted in customer retention.- Developed clients through the garden centre to plant and provide care for plants and landscaping outside of work hours.- Created visually appealing displays using trees, shrubs and perennials to promote sales and landscaping ideas.- Often worked alone in the trees and shrubs department which required multitasking skills to water plants, provide extensive service to multiple customers and assist with all other functions in the garden centre/greenhouse.- Maintained positive relationships with coworkers and management, and developed a reputation for being reliable, hard working and accountable for high quality work. Show less

Port Rowan, On

- Assisted Wildlife and Protected Areas Technicians to complete diverse tasks within National Wildlife Areas including facilities, grounds and infrastructure.- Surveyed and monitored Endangered Prothonotary Warbler nest boxes in a hardwood swamp as part of a conservation project.- Edited and updated Business Continuity Plans of facilities and infrastructure for administration.- Developed knowledge of ornithology through conducting Sandhill Crane counts, observing sorting of… Show more - Assisted Wildlife and Protected Areas Technicians to complete diverse tasks within National Wildlife Areas including facilities, grounds and infrastructure.- Surveyed and monitored Endangered Prothonotary Warbler nest boxes in a hardwood swamp as part of a conservation project.- Edited and updated Business Continuity Plans of facilities and infrastructure for administration.- Developed knowledge of ornithology through conducting Sandhill Crane counts, observing sorting of waterfowl wing samples through the Federal hunting program, bird banding and learning from experienced birders.- Gained hands-on experience in the use of various power tools for constructing signage, fencing and a mobile storage unit for a chemical sprayer.- Used small engine machines such as weed whippers for maintenance purposes and pumps to install protected area posts into Lake Erie.- Operated All-Terrain Vehicles, Side by Side (UTV's), watercrafts (canoes, mudbuddy), 4x4 trucks with trailers of various sizes attached and worked around amphibious vehicles (Argo).- Conducted vegetation surveys to understand the presence of invasive species in coastal/wetland areas (European Poplar).- Routinely worked in aquatic environments using field equipment such as chest waders, PFD's, leveloggers and auto-levels being surrounded by insects (ticks) and challenging weather conditions. Show less

Newmarket, On

- Assisted Area Foresters in the daily tasks required for the Urban Forestry department.- Pruned, inspected and entered infection data for the Black Knot Pruning Program of Prunus sp. trees in throughout York Region.- Used secateurs, loppers, pole pruners and pruning saws to make educated and structural cuts on street trees for general maintenance and health promotion. - Created tree warranty maps and digitized trench locations with GIS to be utilized by Area Foresters. -… Show more - Assisted Area Foresters in the daily tasks required for the Urban Forestry department.- Pruned, inspected and entered infection data for the Black Knot Pruning Program of Prunus sp. trees in throughout York Region.- Used secateurs, loppers, pole pruners and pruning saws to make educated and structural cuts on street trees for general maintenance and health promotion. - Created tree warranty maps and digitized trench locations with GIS to be utilized by Area Foresters. - Maintained Forestry equipment and vehicles as well as the many tracts within the York Regional Forest. - Conducted field inspections for Mature Tree Maintenance work orders to confirm completion. These inspections included evaluating the completion of removals, proper pruning and stumping. Show less

Waterloo, On

- Upheld the rules of residence while building a healthy floor and college wide community.- Supervised the building during and after hours to maintain a safe environment for students.- Worked within a dedicated team to solve problems and complete long-term goals.- Provided information and served as a resource to offer advice and guidance through programmed events.- Assisted first year students transition into university life by providing emotional support through stressful… Show more - Upheld the rules of residence while building a healthy floor and college wide community.- Supervised the building during and after hours to maintain a safe environment for students.- Worked within a dedicated team to solve problems and complete long-term goals.- Provided information and served as a resource to offer advice and guidance through programmed events.- Assisted first year students transition into university life by providing emotional support through stressful personal and educational challenges.- Organized and raised $1000 towards a Movember campaign with students.- Understood the severity of medical situations and contacted EMT personnel when necessary. Also worked with campus police during situations that required police enforcement. Show less

Morrisburg, On

- Tasked with holding a supervisor role to provide customer service and resolve conflicts amongst the public.- Adapted to handle a variety of situations such as assisting Emergency services and working with the MNR.- Served as a sworn Provincial Enforcement Officer to protect & enforce laws of the Parks of the St. Lawrence. - Managed and supervised a group of dedicated students to maintain a clean, functioning campground.

Makati City, Philippines

- Travelled throughout the Philippines to survey the physical landscape and geographical features- Created a functioning detailed itinerary for the duration of the job as well as a tight budget plan- Immersed in Filipino culture and diverse environments to be able to present a feasible business proposal- Received on the Job training by governmental groups such as the Environmental Management Bureau

Grimsby, Ontario

- Downloaded, verified, sorted and burned photos of building inspections for a variety of different projects- Compiled and produced Pre-Condition Survey reports to be sent to city representatives and contractors- Answered phone calls from homeowners and property owners to book interior and exterior inspections- Received an “Outstanding” grade on Performance Evaluation from Office Supervisor

Post-Graduate Certificate, Ecosystem Restoration, 88%

Activities and Societies: Society for Ecosystem Restoration, Niagara College BioBlitz, Ontario Woodlot Association - Flora Identification.

Bachelor Of Environmental Studies, Honours, Co-Op, Geography & Environmental Management, Climate Change Specialization And Parks Option, Major Average: 80.82%

Activities and Societies: Chair of Activity Council Executive at St. Paul's University College, Residence Don at St. Paul's University.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council President, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID), Relay for Life committee member.