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Robert’s experience is drawn from years of work as a consultant in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta and internationally. Robert became a Registerd Professional Biologist (R.P. Bio) in 2004 and has been project lead and/or manager on a number of projects both here in Canada and abroad. Robert has experience on small and large scale projects working on:• Freshwater and fisheries Assessments, including tagging and radio telemetry studies;• Marine Assessments;• Baseline studies;• Environmental impact assessments for projects and BCEAA and CEAA submissions;• Water quality sample design and implementation;• Environmental monitoring;• Habitat restoration;• Data Analysis and management;• Report and proposal preparation;• Terrestrial assessments;• Permit acquisition;• Client and government liaison; and• Personnel training on environmental techniques.This work has been with a variety of clients both here in Canada and abroad in many sectors including:• Mining• Oil and Gas• Linear Development• Transportation• Government• Stakeholders
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Office ManagerNova Pacific Environmental Ltd. Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 -
Sr. Project BiologistIsl Engineering And Land Services Ltd May 2016 - Oct 2018Langley, BcResponsibilities include:• Working with a variety of Municipal governments on a variety of projects;• Provincial Water Sustainability Act Notification and Change Approval acquisition for a variety of projects;• Federal Fisheries Act Letter of Advice and Authorization acquisition for a variety of projects; • Liaising with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues.• Water quality sample design, implementation… Show more Responsibilities include:• Working with a variety of Municipal governments on a variety of projects;• Provincial Water Sustainability Act Notification and Change Approval acquisition for a variety of projects;• Federal Fisheries Act Letter of Advice and Authorization acquisition for a variety of projects; • Liaising with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues.• Water quality sample design, implementation and analysis to BC Water Quality or CCME water quality guidelines;• Have been involved in many aspects of a project from Project Management and client liaison to field assistant.• Conducting various terrestrial and aquatic environmental impact assessments;• Conducting Riparian Areas Regulation assessments;• Assisting in the planning and installation of habitat compensation projects;• Designing and monitoring of aquatic restoration and enhancement projects;• Designing and supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to Department of Fisheries and Oceans specifications;• Conducting aquatic habitat and stream classifications;• Conducting fish and invertebrate surveys;• Large and small scale fish salvages;• Conducting various vegetation, wildlife, and bird nest surveys;• Performing environmental monitoring for a variety of projects; Show less -
R.P.Bio. / BiologistBaskin Associates Technical Services May 2013 - Nov 2015SurreyResponsibilities include:• Project Manager for a variety of projects;• Provincial Water Sustainability Act Notification and Change Approval acquisition for a variety of projects;• Performing environmental monitoring for a variety of projects;• Federal Fisheries Act Letter of Advice and Authorization acquisition for a variety of projects; • Liaising with Federal and Provincial Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues.• Water quality… Show more Responsibilities include:• Project Manager for a variety of projects;• Provincial Water Sustainability Act Notification and Change Approval acquisition for a variety of projects;• Performing environmental monitoring for a variety of projects;• Federal Fisheries Act Letter of Advice and Authorization acquisition for a variety of projects; • Liaising with Federal and Provincial Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues.• Water quality sample design, implementation and analysis to BC Water Quality or CCME water quality guidelines;• Development and Implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans, Sediment and Erosion Control Plans and Environmental Procedures;• Conducting Riparian Areas assessments for development projects;• Contaminated sites investigations for small to moderately sized projects;• Conducting various terrestrial and aquatic environmental impact assessments;• Assisting in the planning and installation of habitat compensation projects;• Designing and monitoring of aquatic restoration and enhancement projects;• Designing and supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to Department of Fisheries and Oceans specifications;• Hydroacoustic monitoring of pile driving activities in both marine and freshwater environments;• Conducting fish surveys;• Large and small scale fish salvages;• Conducting various vegetation, wildlife, and bird nest surveys; and• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects. Show less
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Project CoordinatorKeystone Environmental Apr 2012 - Jun 2012BurnabyResponsibilities include:• Project Manager and/or Project Coordinator and client liaison on a variety of projects;• Mentoring staff on conducting environmental monitoring and environmental assessments;• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects;• Environmental Consultation and Monitoring services for Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Privately owned small to large projects; and• Development and Implementation of Construction Environmental Management… Show more Responsibilities include:• Project Manager and/or Project Coordinator and client liaison on a variety of projects;• Mentoring staff on conducting environmental monitoring and environmental assessments;• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects;• Environmental Consultation and Monitoring services for Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Privately owned small to large projects; and• Development and Implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans, Sediment and Erosion Control Plans and Environmental Procedures. Show less -
BiologistSigma Engineering Oct 2011 - Feb 2012Vancouver, Canada AreaWas in charge of the environmental works for the company including:• Project Manager and client liaison on a variety of projects;• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects;• Federal and provincial permit acquisition for a variety of projects from fish salvage permits to DFO and MFLNRO project related permits; • Liaising with Federal and Provincial Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues;• Environmental Consultation and… Show more Was in charge of the environmental works for the company including:• Project Manager and client liaison on a variety of projects;• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects;• Federal and provincial permit acquisition for a variety of projects from fish salvage permits to DFO and MFLNRO project related permits; • Liaising with Federal and Provincial Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues;• Environmental Consultation and Monitoring services for Municipal and Privately owned small to large projects; • Stream flow monitoring for Hydroelectric projects; and• Data analysis of environmental data and project deliverables. Show less
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Biologist/Environmental ConsultantEdi Environmental Dynamics Inc May 2008 - Sep 2011Vancouver, Canada AreaResponsibilities include:• Conducting various environmental impact assessments in the freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments for projects and BCEAA and CEAA submissions;• Aquatic habitat and fish habitat assessments;• Conducting oceanographic assessments;• Conducted extensive fish surveys, tagging studies, radio telemetry studies, habitat assessments and salvage;• Conducting various vegetation, wildlife, and bird nest surveys;• Modelling of fisheries impacts for… Show more Responsibilities include:• Conducting various environmental impact assessments in the freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments for projects and BCEAA and CEAA submissions;• Aquatic habitat and fish habitat assessments;• Conducting oceanographic assessments;• Conducted extensive fish surveys, tagging studies, radio telemetry studies, habitat assessments and salvage;• Conducting various vegetation, wildlife, and bird nest surveys;• Modelling of fisheries impacts for large scale projects to aid in environmental review;• Supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to Department of Fisheries and Oceans specifications;• Performed environmental monitoring for a variety of projects;• Environmental management plan and sediment and erosion control plan development and implementation;• Water quality survey design, implementation, and analysis; • Training of onsite and First Nations personnel to collect various types of environmental data;• Data analysis of environmental data and project deliverables ;• Supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to Department of Fisheries and Oceans specifications;• Report and proposal writing for small to large scale projects;• Federal and provincial permit acquisition for a variety of projects from fish salvage permits to DFO and MFLNRO project related permits; and • Liaising with Federal and Provincial Agencies regarding environment permitting and related environmental issues. Show less -
Coastal Resource Management AdvisorLanao Aquatic And Marine Fisheries Center For Community Development (Lafccod) Mar 2005 - Dec 2007Maranding, Lanao Del Norte, PhilippinesResponsibilities include:• Responsible as senior biologist for four marine sanctuaries;• Mentored local staff to maintain and monitor marine sanctuaries;• Involved in community engagement on a variety of issues;• Training of colleagues and community members on survey techniques;• Trained Local Research Assistants (LRA’s);• Responsible for collecting environmental data including coral species present and percent cover, fish presence, fish catch analysis, mangrove cover… Show more Responsibilities include:• Responsible as senior biologist for four marine sanctuaries;• Mentored local staff to maintain and monitor marine sanctuaries;• Involved in community engagement on a variety of issues;• Training of colleagues and community members on survey techniques;• Trained Local Research Assistants (LRA’s);• Responsible for collecting environmental data including coral species present and percent cover, fish presence, fish catch analysis, mangrove cover and survival, etc;• Trained staff on analysis techniques;• Responsible for leading environmental trainings and conferences with 20+ attendees;• Trainings on solid waste management and environmental conservation;• Preparing and printing materials like brochures advocating good environmental practices such as solid waste management and sustainable biodiversity; and• Assisting in mangrove reforestation projects. Show less
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Biologist/Environmental ConsultantNova Pacific Environmental Jul 2000 - Feb 2005Vancouver, Canada AreaResponsibilities include:• Conducted various freshwater and marine environmental impact assessments;• Assisted in the planning and installation of habitat compensation projects;• Conducted fish and invertebrate surveys and fish salvages;• Performed environmental monitoring for a variety of projects;• Designing and monitoring of aquatic restoration and enhancement projects;• Assisting in the design and supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to… Show more Responsibilities include:• Conducted various freshwater and marine environmental impact assessments;• Assisted in the planning and installation of habitat compensation projects;• Conducted fish and invertebrate surveys and fish salvages;• Performed environmental monitoring for a variety of projects;• Designing and monitoring of aquatic restoration and enhancement projects;• Assisting in the design and supervising construction of environmentally sensitive watercourses to Department of Fisheries and Oceans specifications;• Monitoring pile driving activities; and• Water quality sample acquisition and analysis. Show less
Robert Akester, R.P.Bio Skills
Robert Akester, R.P.Bio Education Details
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Bamfield Marine Sciences CentreMarine Sciences -
Biology
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Robert Akester, R.P.Bio attended Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, University Of Victoria.
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