Responsible for the planning, development, and coordination of efficiencies for business growth, including the development of business strategies and plans that ensure short- and long-term objectives are met. Contributing to business development through lead identification and pipeline management. Supporting all operational aspects of the business including productivity enhancement, and the implementation of systems to maintain up-to-date financial management and reporting. Oversight of… Show more Responsible for the planning, development, and coordination of efficiencies for business growth, including the development of business strategies and plans that ensure short- and long-term objectives are met. Contributing to business development through lead identification and pipeline management. Supporting all operational aspects of the business including productivity enhancement, and the implementation of systems to maintain up-to-date financial management and reporting. Oversight of project delivery to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, providing guidance to Project Managers on the preparation of tender documents, budget management, and project accounting.Collaboration with the Managing Director on HR needs, including resourcing and recruitment. Management of general HR, including performance reviews, mentoring, bonus structure, professional development, and career progression. Development and maintenance of key partnerships and alliances, including Verterra’s Associates and Contractors. Management of HSE reporting, statistics, systems, and compliance, and oversight of HSE planning. Show less

Managed a diverse team of 90 environmental engineers and scientists across three technical disciplines (Contaminated Sites, Occupational Health and Safety, Air and Noise). Led a team of seniors to turn an underperforming business unit into the most profitable in the operation. Developed and implemented a new regional business model to provide flexibility in an uncertain economic environment, whilst also maintaining morale and team motivation across the Prairies and North Operation. As… Show more Managed a diverse team of 90 environmental engineers and scientists across three technical disciplines (Contaminated Sites, Occupational Health and Safety, Air and Noise). Led a team of seniors to turn an underperforming business unit into the most profitable in the operation. Developed and implemented a new regional business model to provide flexibility in an uncertain economic environment, whilst also maintaining morale and team motivation across the Prairies and North Operation. As Operations Manager, I successfully led the Calgary office relocation project, the largest real estate deal in Golder. I also streamlined our warehouse operations and supported facilities staff across seven office locations Show less

Division Manager responsible for about 120 professionals and support staff working on Environmental Permitting, Approvals, and ESIA projects for the Oil and Gas, Mining, Power and Land Development industries. Responsible for the administrative management of the division with duties including the efficient use of staff, recruiting and performance management, the supervision and coaching of group managers, financial analysis, and reporting as well as the contribution to the strategic planning.… Show more Division Manager responsible for about 120 professionals and support staff working on Environmental Permitting, Approvals, and ESIA projects for the Oil and Gas, Mining, Power and Land Development industries. Responsible for the administrative management of the division with duties including the efficient use of staff, recruiting and performance management, the supervision and coaching of group managers, financial analysis, and reporting as well as the contribution to the strategic planning. Member of the Calgary Office management team. Show less

Division Manager responsible for about 40 professionals (CAD, GIS, Remote Sensing, Database, web developers) and support staff working on Environmental Permitting, Approvals, and ESIA projects for the Oil and Gas, mining, power and land development industries. Responsible for the administrative management of the division with duties including the efficient use of staff, recruiting and performance management, the supervision and coaching of the group managers, financial analysis and reporting… Show more Division Manager responsible for about 40 professionals (CAD, GIS, Remote Sensing, Database, web developers) and support staff working on Environmental Permitting, Approvals, and ESIA projects for the Oil and Gas, mining, power and land development industries. Responsible for the administrative management of the division with duties including the efficient use of staff, recruiting and performance management, the supervision and coaching of the group managers, financial analysis and reporting as well as the contribution to the strategic planning. Member of the Calgary Office management team. Show less

Responsible for working with the Hydrogeology Principals and Associates, and the Engineering Division manager and the Calgary office manager to set group objectives. Responsible for managing talent, maintaining group financial performance, implementing and tracking corporate objectives and targets to meet and exceed Group Balanced Score Card requirements, and mentoring junior staff. Ensure effective day-to-day management of 20 engineers, geologists, and hydrogeologists. Working with senior… Show more Responsible for working with the Hydrogeology Principals and Associates, and the Engineering Division manager and the Calgary office manager to set group objectives. Responsible for managing talent, maintaining group financial performance, implementing and tracking corporate objectives and targets to meet and exceed Group Balanced Score Card requirements, and mentoring junior staff. Ensure effective day-to-day management of 20 engineers, geologists, and hydrogeologists. Working with senior group members to enhance and promote business development. Show less

Responsible for working within a group Hydrogeologist and Engineers to support client’s needs in a variety of groundwater related projects. Responsible for project management, project coordination and conducting fieldwork in support of a variety of exploration, development, monitoring and sampling programs. Also responsible for analysing data, and reporting to clients and regulators for various hydrogeologic and environmental assessments. Mainly involved in the planning, scheduling, cost… Show more Responsible for working within a group Hydrogeologist and Engineers to support client’s needs in a variety of groundwater related projects. Responsible for project management, project coordination and conducting fieldwork in support of a variety of exploration, development, monitoring and sampling programs. Also responsible for analysing data, and reporting to clients and regulators for various hydrogeologic and environmental assessments. Mainly involved in the planning, scheduling, cost control and implementation of exploration for groundwater resources in the Ft. McMurray area. Show less

Worked in the contaminated land group and with the hydrogeology group on a broad range of projects. Projects ranged from mining dewatering and industrial water supply to local water supply projects, environmental assessments and site remediation in Queensland, Australia and internationally. Mainly responsible for project management, project coordination and training of junior staff for contaminated sites work and for the coordination and completion of field programs, data management, analysis… Show more Worked in the contaminated land group and with the hydrogeology group on a broad range of projects. Projects ranged from mining dewatering and industrial water supply to local water supply projects, environmental assessments and site remediation in Queensland, Australia and internationally. Mainly responsible for project management, project coordination and training of junior staff for contaminated sites work and for the coordination and completion of field programs, data management, analysis and reporting to water supply/dewatering clients. Show less

Worked in the geosciences group to support client’s needs in various projects. Provided project management and project coordination, and conducted fieldwork on monitoring and sampling programs. Analysed data from fieldwork and reported to clients for a variety of environmental management, hydrogeologic assessments, emergency spill response and contaminated sites throughout Western and Northern Canada. Experienced with Phase I through Phase IV and Environmental Due-Diligence work for clients… Show more Worked in the geosciences group to support client’s needs in various projects. Provided project management and project coordination, and conducted fieldwork on monitoring and sampling programs. Analysed data from fieldwork and reported to clients for a variety of environmental management, hydrogeologic assessments, emergency spill response and contaminated sites throughout Western and Northern Canada. Experienced with Phase I through Phase IV and Environmental Due-Diligence work for clients in various sectors. Worked as a member of Client Service Teams for Oil Sands clients, national railways, and downstream Oil and Gas. Show less

Directly responsible to the Environmental Co-ordinator for assisting in implementing field surveys and assessments, research programs, and environmental policy development. Field surveys included soil, groundwater, surface water and atmospheric studies. Additional research programs included remediation techniques and developed strategies for improving the Environmental Management System. Performed industrial hygiene and combined environment, health and safety activities (chemical spill… Show more Directly responsible to the Environmental Co-ordinator for assisting in implementing field surveys and assessments, research programs, and environmental policy development. Field surveys included soil, groundwater, surface water and atmospheric studies. Additional research programs included remediation techniques and developed strategies for improving the Environmental Management System. Performed industrial hygiene and combined environment, health and safety activities (chemical spill investigations and emergency spill responses). Show less

Assisting in various demand management activities. Developed a regional water consumption database combining water consumption data from the 13 municipalities included in the Capital Regional District. Database analysis illustrated areas of high water consumption to provide the region with the highest savings possible for the money spent. Also involved in public education for the Departments demand management initiatives and co-ordinating bylaw enforcement.