Experienced environmental and sustainability leader with over 20 years of expertise in regulatory approvals, environmental management, and cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to deliver large-scale projects, securing approvals, directing environmental assessments, and embedding sustainability practices into organizational processes. Skilled in advanced data analytics and stakeholder collaboration to achieve cost-efficient, environmentally responsible solutions.
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Exploring Future OpportunitiesSelf-Employed Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
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Development LeadSuncor Jan 2020 - Nov 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada• Led a cross-functional team of 12 professionals through the early development phases of large capital mine water management and treatment projects. Accountable for defining business problems, engineering and design, and creating cost estimates and economic analyses.• Contributed to Suncor's water management strategy for oil sands assets by shaping capital spending plans, optimizing project execution timing, ensuring regional and local integration, and maximizing the re-use of existing assets to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.• Developed Python and R scripts to analyze project data and create impactful visualizations for senior leaders, driving data-informed decisions. -
Sustainability AdvisorSuncor Energy Oct 2017 - Jan 2020Calgary, Alberta, Canada• Embedded sustainability practices into procurement processes, aligning supplier performance with organizational goals and improving Suncor’s ESG scoring.• Supported 21 integrated teams on regulatory, environmental, and social strategies, contributing to 12 successful project stage-gate advancements.• Represented Suncor on the COSIA Fisheries Sustainable Habitat Committee and CAPP groups, advancing habitat conservation strategies and regulatory efficiencies. • Conducted water management audits at Suncor facilities, identifying improvements that enhanced sustainability and operational efficiency. -
Regulatory SpecialistSuncor Energy Jul 2012 - Oct 2017Calgary, Canada Area• Directed cross-functional teams to secure regulatory approvals for major greenfield developments, including Meadow Creek East in 2017, Suncor’s first oil sands project approval since 2001.• Managed the completion of Environmental Impact and Socio-Economic Assessments for Meadow Creek East and West, integrating stakeholder feedback to ensure alignment with regulatory and social performance goals.• Partnered with regulators, Indigenous communities, suppliers, and contractors to ensure project execution aligned with environmental performance goals and social responsibility commitments.• Collaborated with the Alberta Energy Regulator to develop and pilot the Integrated Decision Approach regulatory framework, streamlining the approval process. Through the pilot, the Meadow Creek West project received a single approval for 58 well pads, 1,194 SAGD wells, pipelines, processing facilities, and Water Act licenses, projecting $64M in future savings by reducing regulatory burden. -
Safety AdvisorSuncor Jul 2012 - Sep 2017Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis position was an internal Suncor secondment on a casual basis• Implemented Suncor’s Prime Contractor Health and Safety Standard, enhancing compliance and contractor management.• Approved contractor safety systems for the Fort Hills Onboarding Team, improving on-site safety. -
Aquatics LeadGolder Sep 2007 - Jun 2012Calgary, Alberta• Led the aquatics components for seven Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for oil sands and coal mining developments in Alberta and British Columbia, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations.• Contributed to business decisions as a senior staff member, enhancing project outcomes and team efficiency.• Supervised and mentored six junior staff as part of Environmental Impact Assessment projects, as a senior staff member and alternate manager, contributing to staffing decisions and performance reviews.• Developed methodologies and strategies for aquatic habitat assessments, delivering data-driven recommendations to mitigate environmental impact. -
Fisheries BiologistFisheries And Oceans Canada Sep 1998 - Aug 2007New Brunswick, Canada• Provided scientific advice under key Canadian Acts, advancing conservation efforts.• Designed statistical models to improve fisheries population assessments. -
Post Doctoral FellowDalhousie University Sep 2005 - Mar 2007Halifax, Canada Area• Led research on commercial fishing impacts, supporting conservation strategies and publishing high-impact research publications.
Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol Education Details
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Marine Ecology -
Marine Biology
Frequently Asked Questions about Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol
What is Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol's role at the current company?
Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol's current role is Environment | Sustainability | Regulatory.
What schools did Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol attend?
Travis Shepherd, Phd, Pbiol attended University Of New Brunswick, University Of New Brunswick.
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