Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo.

Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. Email and Phone Number

Northern Environmental Coordinator [RANK: Lieutenant (Navy)] @ Department of National Defence
Edmonton, AB, CA
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Canada
Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo.'s Contact Details

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About Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo.

I am a proud Métis geologist who also serves as an officer with the Canadian Armed Forces since 2001. I am also a unique professional geologist because less than 1% of APEGA's membership is Indigenous and I look forward to this stat increasing on an annual basis to reflect today's demographic to help find solutions for our climate crisis. As a lifelong learner, I am always open to other meaningful work, so I joined the Indigenous tourism industry and launched Talking Rock Tours in 2017. Lastly, if your nation, organization, or company requires assistance with geology and archaeology through an Indigenous lens/worldview, please reach out. Highlights of Skill Sets: • Oil sands and coal mine geologist• Oil sands, oil & gas, and coal exploration drilling geologist• Offshore oil & gas field engineer• Royal Canadian Navy (qualified Naval Warfare Officer with a Bridge Watch Keeper Ticket on MCDV warships)• Business owner and Indigipreneur• Indigenous Interpretive Guide (Indigenous Tourism Alberta & Interpretative Guides Association)• Firefighter (National Fire Protection Association 1081 Certification)• Mine Rescuer (Alberta Min Safety Association)• Emergency Medical Responder (Alberta College of Paramedics)• Real estate investing and property managementHighlights of Associations:Professional Geologist (The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta)Worthy Sir Knight Brother (4th degree Knight of Columbus) Fraternity Brother (Pi Kappa Alpha)Board Member (Indigenous Tourism Alberta)Indigenous Liaison Board Member (Interpretative Guides Association)Member (Canadian Energy Geoscience Association)Member (Alberta Palaeontological Society)

Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo.'s Current Company Details
Department of National Defence

Department Of National Defence

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Northern Environmental Coordinator [RANK: Lieutenant (Navy)]
Edmonton, AB, CA
Website:
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Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. Work Experience Details
  • Department Of National Defence
    Northern Environmental Coordinator [Rank: Lieutenant (Navy)]
    Department Of National Defence
    Edmonton, Ab, Ca
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  • Department Of National Defence
    Northern Environmental Coordinator [Rank: Lieutenant (Navy)]
    Department Of National Defence Oct 2022 - Present
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Naval officer working for the Canadian Army in the 3rd Canadian Division Support Group on a REO three year contract • Coordinate and provide support in the environmental planning of Northern exercises in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon• Conduct the permitting along with the associated in/out site clearance inspections of non-DND land use. • Provide advice and support related to northern environmental and land use regulations/requirements that apply to DND/CF activities on and off DND land• Facilitate environmental training and awareness sessions• Participate and debrief audits and inspections of units in accordance with the LFWA/1 ASG Environmental Management System and departmental policies• Provide Environment Branch coordination, liaison, and support related to day-to-day northern environmental issues (North of 60)• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Environment and Safety Branch• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Environment & Safety Branch Chief
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  • Department Of National Defence
    Naval Warfare Officer Reservist [Rank: Lieutenant (Navy)]
    Department Of National Defence Apr 2001 - Oct 2022
    H.M.C.S. Nonsuch
    • Qualified Naval Warfare Officer with my Bridge Watch Keeper Ticket on a Kingston-class MCDV ship• The primary role is command, control, and coordination of military maritime operations that requires the ability to lead and make decisions based on multiple inputs, often under long periods of adverse conditions• Entrusted by the Commanding Officer to have charge over a 67 million dollar warship and its 40 crew members when on watch and/or duty• Previously held the following positions: Deputy Head of Department for Operations, Chair of the DICAT Committee, Naval Reserve Centennial Committee Co-Chair, a CODE Ethics Facilitator, Training Officer (TrgO), Deck Officer (DeckO), Public Affairs Officer (PAO), Officer Training Officer (OTO), and Unit Information Officer (UIO)• Selected as an Aide-de-Camp to His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (2011-13)• Successfully completed the 2009 Nijmegen march in the Netherlands as a member of CFB Edmonton's LFWA Tri-Service team and received the prestigious Dutch metal• Awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration metal for twelve years of service
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  • Interpretative Guides Association
    Indigenous Liaison Board Member
    Interpretative Guides Association Jun 2022 - Present
    Alberta, Canada
    Professional Interpretative Guiding
  • Indigenous Tourism Alberta
    Board Member
    Indigenous Tourism Alberta Feb 2022 - Present
    Alberta, Canada
    Indigenous Tourism
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  • Talking Rock Tours
    Founder & Geo (Geo Experience Officer)
    Talking Rock Tours Sep 2017 - Present
    Edmonton, Alberta
    • The world's first geo-educational adventure company that is 100% Indigenous owned and operated.• We conduct small group memorable experiences as you will learn about the natural and cultural history of the geological wonders of Alberta through an Indigenous lens. We end all discovery tours with a sharing circle of indigenous storytelling and teachings to create a unique holistic experience.• The three main tour takeaways are: science for the MIND, stories from the HEART, and history of the LAND.• Elected as a new Board Member of Indigenous Tourism Alberta (Feb 2022)• Selected as a new Indigenous Liaison Board Member of Interpretative Guides Association (Jun 2022)
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  • Terracon Geotechnique Ltd.
    Field Geologist
    Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. Jan 2021 - May 2021
    Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project (Remote Nw Ontario)
    • Valard Construction hired Terracon to provide geological/geotechnical support for the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project. The building of ~1800 km of transmission and distribution lines in remote regions of Northwestern Ontario to assist 24 First Nations working together to connect 17 remote communities currently powered by diesel generators and upgrade them with a permanent source of power and vital fiber optic connections.• Team player in conducting a winter geotechnical test pitting program by documenting the stratigraphy with GPS accuracy for all tower locations for the transmission lines I was assigned to by using various vehicles to get the job done (ATV, Kubota, SHERP, 4X4 truck, and helicopter) with a small effective crew (Valard supervisor, equipment operator, and myself).• Successfully completed my project area as I was the only Terracon employee assigned to it without any injuries or equipment damage. I really enjoyed the challenge of working in remote wilderness conditions, interacting with Indigenous communities and co-workers, as well as being the only company representative making important decisions on a daily basis while keeping my supervisor in Calgary informed on all matters.
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  • Terracon Geotechnique Ltd.
    Senior Production Geologist
    Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. Nov 2018 - May 2020
    Syncrude Aurora
    • Team player with mine operations and short range planning by assisting pit supervisors in the daily field tours of ore and waste mining while conducting shovel face inspections in checking for any dig face/geological model variations and initiate field calls when required. • Created and modify ore quality GFDs for all pit shovels on the daily planning map.• Conducted daily QPD ‘mined out’ volume reconciliations based on the MicroStation and Wenco data sets of ore shovel material tracking into XPerf software.• Co-discoverer of a significant highwall failure and conducted daily slope stability inspections and water testing of the basal aquifer seepage when required.• Assisted in Syncrude’s success of three billionth barrel produced, Aurora’s record setting production month, quarter, and second best production year in the last 19 years of operation.
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  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
    Mine Operations Operator
    Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
    Horizon Oil Sands
    • Gained valuable operational field experience of oil sands open-pit mining that were not fully appreciated while working inside the technical realm and these valuable observations/skills will benefit my future geological career concerning operational multi-tasking challenges, mine planning, contingency planning, maintenance scheduling, and the quest for improved efficiencies.• Qualified heavy equipment operator on Caterpillar 777, 785, 793, 797 and Komatsu 930E trucks working shift work (7 X 7).• Selected as a member of the (B-Crew) Mine Rescue Core Team, as well as continuing my active role as a member of the Horizon Fire Auxiliary Team.
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  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
    Production Geologist
    Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Mar 2006 - Jun 2012
    Horizon Oil Sands
    • Team player with mine operations and short range planning by assisting pit supervisors in the daily field tours of ore and waste mining while conducting shovel face inspections in checking for any dig face/geological model variations and initiate field calls when required. • Conducted weekly and monthly ‘mined out’ volume reconciliations based on my daily shovel/material tracking in MineSight and Wenco dispatch data.• Participated in ore/rejects sampling, sand test pitting, and pit mapping when required and created field-related geological procedures for Mine Technical Services.• Played a key role in the operational start-up of Horizon’s basal aquifer dewatering system, as well as managed the large sand pit resource for a year’s term.• Supervision of two past winter drilling programs, including: construction logistics, rig moves, well logging, and data collection.• Constructed weekly material placement tracking/utilization spreadsheets and associated graphs for our tailings dam construction.• Led mine tours for both internal and external groups when required.• Served as the liaison between CNRL Horizon and Royal Tyrrell Museum.• Active member of both the Horizon B Crew Mine Rescue Team from 2012 and the Fire Auxiliary Firefighter Team since its inception in 2007.
  • Wellsite Masters
    Wellsite Geologist
    Wellsite Masters Nov 2005 - Mar 2006
    Horizon Oilsands Project
    • Assisted in the supervision of an oil sands drilling program for CNRL’s Horizon project involving five coring rigs (234 wells and 121 personnel).• Provided geological expertise for lithology and formation contact checks.• Participated in every facet of drilling logistics from rig moves, well logging, data collection (tour/core sheets), as well as safety compliance supervision.• Supervised core marking, collection, shipping, and data management QA/QC.• Created and presented core marking tutorials to ensure effective site wide standardization.
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  • Schlumberger (Drilling & Measurements)
    Field Engineer
    Schlumberger (Drilling & Measurements) Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
    Macaé Area, Brazil
    • Provided real time well bore trajectory/survey measurements using technologically advanced down hole tools for client formation evaluation, as well as in the success of the directional driller’s sub-surface navigation in reaching their target pay zone(s).• Offshore Petrobras semi-submersible platform drilling conditions and multi-national teamwork under challenging prolonged conditions.• Certified radiation worker for the following sources: Cs-137 and Am-241.
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  • Encana Corporation
    Junior Geologist
    Encana Corporation May 2003 - Oct 2003
    Calgary, Ab.
    • Successfully completed my “Geological Evaluations of Mississippian Gas Potential within the Cranberry Area (Northwest Alberta)” project.• Developed a new play framework in correlating Mississippian stratigraphy for hydrocarbon potential with updated geological maps for multiple pay targets.• Correlated eight formation tops in over 700 wells using geophysical logs.• Discovered gas production limitations (reservoir quality, subcrop proximity, formation top/bottom integrity).
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  • Manalta Coal Ltd.
    Mine Heavy Equipment Operator Summer Student
    Manalta Coal Ltd. May 1998 - Aug 1998
    Gregg River Mine, Cadomin, Ab.
    • Certified Caterpillar 789 (190 ton) heavy equipment operator working shift work (4 X 4).
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  • Manalta Coal Ltd.
    Geology Summer Student
    Manalta Coal Ltd. May 1997 - Aug 1997
    Gregg River Mine, Cadomin, Ab.
    • Assisted in the planning and execution of the annual mine exploration drilling program• Determined coal seam thicknesses using geophysical logs and calculated the associated reserves for the newly explored areas with the latest core hole data• Conducted daily Brunton compass ‘in pit’ geological mapping to edit the geological model formation tops and created an extensive suite of stratigraphic cross-sections using Medsystem software at the end of the work term• Responsible for daily wall stability monitoring via pit prism surveying and generating their associated movement reports for the Mine Manager
  • Manalta Coal Ltd.
    Mine Planning Summer Student
    Manalta Coal Ltd. May 1996 - Aug 1996
    Gregg River Mine, Cadomin, Ab.
    • Assisted in computer modeling of future mine phases for upcoming pits in Medsystem• Studied the economic validity through calculated strip ratios for potential pits• Calculated coal reserves using the geological model• Checked pit wall stability for mine operation safety through daily Geodimeter surveys of pit prisms and generated their associated movement reports for the Mine Manager• Compiled equipment time studies into a summary report for the Senior Engineer and Assistant Mine Manager• Used both Trimble GPS and Geodimeter equipment for daily mine operations as survey vacation relief
  • Manalta Coal Ltd.
    Exploration Co-Op Student (Terms 2 & 3)
    Manalta Coal Ltd. May 1995 - Dec 1995
    Calgary, Ab.
    • Assisted in the execution and supervision of five drilling programs on three operating coal mines across Western Canada (road/drill pad construction and rotary/diamond core drilling operations)• Gained valuable field experience in logging core and geological pit mapping• Interpreted geophysical logs and generated geological cross-sections• Surveyed all completed drill holes with Motorola LGT 1000 GPS equipment
  • Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
    Archaeology Field Volunteer (Tel Miqne-Ekron Dig)
    Hebrew University Of Jerusalem Jun 1994 - Aug 1994
    Kibbutz Revadim, Israel
    • Exposure to ‘hands on’ archaeology via Old World excavation techniques in my assigned Late Bronze IV excavation square (5 x 5 m) • Rare international experience with vast daily cultural interactions from both living and working together during the entire dig season • Successfully passed two senior level Archaeology courses (A+, A) taken on site during the dig season accredited by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem• Received the Dorot Scholarship and Alberta Travel Award based on academic merit
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  • Manalta Coal Ltd.
    Geology/Survey/Environmental Co-Op Student (Term 1)
    Manalta Coal Ltd. May 1993 - Aug 1993
    Gregg River Mine, Cadomin, Ab.
    • Introduced to exploration drilling, logging core, and geophysical log interpretation• Measured dip direction and dip of bedding planes, folds, and faults inside the active shovel pit areas using a Brunton compass• Created stratigraphic cross-sections using Medsystem software• Provided vacation relief as survey support utilizing my previous Geodimeter work experience• Assisted in the mine's annual summer tree planting & hydro-seeding reclamation programs at various times during the summer
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Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. Skills

Ore Sampling Coal Mining Public Speaking Coal Physcial Geography Gas Geology Oil Sands Mining Upstream Amsa Mine Rescue Offshore Drilling Mwd Well Logging Small Business Owner Mineral Exploration Clastic Core Logging Industrial Firefighter Production/pit Geology Microsoft Office Geophysical Log Interpretation Petroleum Gas Exploration Stratigraphy Investment Properties Mining Minesight Military Project Planning Bwk Qualified Mars Officer Formation Evaluation Sampling Petroleum Geology Sedimentology Archaeology Anthropology Geological Mapping Drilling Written And Oral Presentation Skills Earth Science Logging Field Work Real Estate Investing Coal Exploration Property Management

Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. Education Details

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Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. works for Department Of National Defence

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Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo.'s current role is Northern Environmental Coordinator [RANK: Lieutenant (Navy)].

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Keith Diakiw, Cd, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo. attended University Of Alberta, University Of Alberta, The University Of Lethbridge, Harry Collinge High School.

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