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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada

Burnaby, Bc

Provided advice, evaluation and in-depth responses to a full range of land use applications, land use planning initiatives and ensured adherence to the legislative and regulatory requirements and policies. Provided research and analysis, appeal coordination, participated in stakeholder consultations and development of reports and presentations of educational materials. Participated in research related to ALR boundary reviews, monitored activities and investigated compliance in the ALR.

Surrey, Bc

Participated in consultation engagement to inform First Nations of proposed decisions and to request information about interests or concerns. Proposed alternative accommodations to reconcile Government’s objectives with First Nations’ interests. Participated in negotiations with First Nations by conducting background research and reviewing draft agreements (i.e. preliminary assessments, interim measures agreements, information sharing agreements, and consultation process agreements). Conducted historical research and developed reference materials, tools and systems to document information on First Nations’ issues, case law, culture, consultation requirements, and archaeological resources; and, provided advice to senior management.

Surrey, Bc

Evaluated applications for short and long term uses of water and ‘changes in and about a stream’, and provided a professional opinion to a statutory decision maker on whether to approve an application, including providing recommendations for terms and conditions. Wrote reports evaluating: the various physical and hydrological aspects of an application, land tenure and ownership considerations, environmental impacts and constraints, and First Nations interests for a given application. Consulted and negotiated with stakeholders and First Nations on Water Act applications. Conducted site visits to determine compliance with legislation, the work plan as outlined in the application, and the terms and conditions of a Water Licence or Water Act Approval. Worked cooperatively with other departments within FLNRO to provide and receive advice on related natural resource applications, e.g. Ecosystems Stewardship Division for consideration of fish and wildlife mitigation, including species-at-risk.

Surrey, Bc

Evaluated Water Act applications for completeness and compliance with the Water Act. Entered relevant application data into internal tracking systems, databases, and mapping applications. Provided support for Water Stewardship Officers in determining the status and ownership of lands of interest. Prepared maps and plans. Served as the first point of contact for clients within the Water Allocations department, answering inquiries on status of applications, requirements under the Water Act related to private land development, and responded to complaints. Provided support for senior staff members as needed.

Master’S Degree, Environmental Planning

Activities and Societies: Planning Students Association - Professional Development Co-ordinator; SCARP Symposium 2017 - Sponsorship Team

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Physical Geography

Activities and Societies: Geography Student Union, Women's Varsity Soccer, Women's Rowing, Women's Rugby