I was responsible for conducting detailed Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to assess the ecological effects of proposed projects. My role required strong fieldwork capabilities, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects were sustainable and compliant with legislation. Key responsibilities included:Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and prepared Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)Performed field surveys to assess plant and wildlife species and habitat qualityDeveloped mitigation and enhancement strategies for ecological impactsContributed to tree planting plans focused on biodiversity and climate resilienceEnsured compliance with environmental legislation and regulationsCollaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project planning

Peer tutor for Ecological Monitoring ECO 7240

Responsible for assisting research scientists, technicians and farm workers with plant variety development. Specifically tasked with working alongside the apple breeding team.Duties included - data collection and entry- pest and disease identification/scouting - general maintenance (taping, thinning, pruning, etc)- breeding activities (bud grafting, cross pollination, pollen collection)- research plot assembly and maintenance - learning/study hours which included attending meetings, readings (OMAFRA, SOP's), general research

Responsible for daily farm operations which included planting, harvesting, weeding, operating tractor with implements, etc. Completed environmental management plan as part of University co op credit