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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Compost Heating Project is an initiative through the student club Engineers for a Sustainable World - University of Alberta (ESW). This initiative seeks to utilize organic waste as a thermal energy source to extend the operating season of the Exceed Solar Greenhouse, located at the UofA campus. This initiative is centered around reducing food waste and promoting conversations about sustainability. The final heat system is scheduled to be installed in April 2024 and will be used as an educational and outreach tool with the larger Edmonton community.As Project Lead for the Compost Heating Project, I oversee the project activities and decisions, lead team meetings and events, and represent the project and ESW club at external events. This project has granted me experience in a leadership role while exposing me to the technicalities of composting and the utilization of the thermal energy byproduct of the composting process.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

As my final co-op placement, this position exposed me to the site remediation industry. Working for CIRNAC’s Contaminants and Remediation Division (CARD), I assisted with the project management of the remediation of multiple abandoned mine sites in the Northwest Territories, primarily the Great Bear Lake sites and the Thompson-Lundmark site. Furthermore, this placement introduced me to Northern Affairs and the unique issues facing Canada's North and expanded my knowledge of Canadian culture and history.One of my primary tasks during this placement was the management of Environmental Site Assessment data using CIRNAC's in-house database system. Additionally, I led an initiative to incorporate eDNA analysis to confirm fish presence on CIRNAC projects and began the construction of an automated sampling device for eDNA. Additional tasks included, but were not limited to, reviewing technical documents and reports, reviewing daily reports to ensure compliance with EHS standards, tracking and reporting wildfire activity, and participating in site visits and remote fieldwork.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

This role was my second co-op placement and was awarded to me by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship. In this role, I acted as a research intern for the Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia. This research was related to the greenhouse gas emissions from waste stabilization ponds. My primary task was the modelling of pond sludge profiles via bathymetry data and the modelling of flow paths through the treatment system.This internship exposed me to the wastewater treatment industry and some of the treatment technologies employed in Australia. Through this position, I was able to attend the International Water Association's Specialist Conference on Wastewater Ponds and Algal Technologies in Melbourne, AU, and tour Melbourne's Western Wastewater Treatment Plant.Furthermore, this position expanded my worldview by exposing me to a new country and new cultures, while allowing me to make connections with people from all over the world.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

As an Alpine Ski Coach, I was responsible for the athletic development of 15-20 athletes of the ages 6-7, with the assistance of 2-3 other coaches. This role requires me to ensure athletes are enjoying themselves and improving their capabilities as racers, while prioritizing their health and safety.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

In this role I was primarily responsible for monitoring the soil backfill process in residential construction sites. I also monitored soil and gravel compaction on wildlife crossing and culvert construction sites. I was responsible for ensuring the placement process satisfied the specifications set by the City of Edmonton. Additional tasks included: soil and gravel sampling, completion and delivery of paperwork, soil testing in the laboratory, and on-site driving of a company vehicle. This role required the use of a nuclear density gauge, which I underwent training to receive certification to use.

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

As an Alpine Ski Coach, I was responsible for the athletic development of 10-15 athletes of the ages 6-7, with the assistance of 1-2 other coaches. This role requires me to ensure athletes are enjoying themselves and improving their capabilities as racers, while prioritizing their health and safety.

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Civil & Environmental Engineering, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Engineers for a Sustainable World

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Engineering, 3.7