I am a sustainability consultant bringing over 6 years of combined experience in sustainable infrastructure planning, environmental assessments, and GHG accounting. I am passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, and contributing to a greener world, and I am seeking opportunities in the US to make a meaningful impact.Born on World Environment Day (June 5th), I feel a strong connection to environmental issues and a personal mission to help protect the planet. I care deeply about our environment—water, air, parks, biodiversity, and climate change—and I am driven by a calling to make positive changes for current and future generations. I find fulfillment in inspiring and motivating others, leveraging my knowledge to help people live better lives.Creativity is at the core of my problem-solving approach, whether I'm assisting friends and family or tackling challenges at work. Outside of my professional life, I am constantly learning new things, whether on the dance floor preparing for a stage performance or in the classroom acquiring new skills. My friends and colleagues often marvel at my "inexhaustible" energy and my ability to manage multiple activities efficiently. For me, the more I do, the more productive I become, and I am eager to bring this energy and talent to a workplace where I can achieve great things with a team of talented individuals.
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Freelance Sustainability And Environmental Consultant自由职业Canada
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Project Lead - Sustainable InfrastructureToronto And Region Conservation Authority (Trca) Jul 2023 - Jul 2024Vaughan, Ontario, Canada– Successfully coordinated diverse capital and cost-recoverable projects, aligning with the organization's vision. Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, from initial pre-planning to design, permitting, implementation, and post-construction monitoring and reporting. – Successfully managed overall project schedule, created sub-tasks, and engaged multidisciplinary teams. Achieved project timeline, staying within budget, creating standardization, and leading innovation.– Oversee the proposal and deliveries with consulting firms. Supervise consultants to develop and maintain project schedules, key deliveries, presentations for Public Engagement Meetings, and GHG Emission Reports (GHG Protocol).– Regional municipal infrastructure management, including inventory management, schedule maintenance, life-cycle assessment and risk analysis. – Supervise and manage annual infrastructure maintenance projects, including site walks for scope setting, set work plans, and project priorities, review budget and milestones, and drive delivery. Marketing: Collaborated closely with the marketing team to promote the project through various channels, including local newspapers, direct mail, the website, social media platforms, digital marketing and on-site notice boards. Managed advertising materials, budget, and timeline, achieving maximum returns with minimal expenditure. Budgeting: Conducted budget tracking and revenue/ funding planning, contributing to the team's financial success. Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance: Developed questionnaires/surveys for stakeholders to better understand their needs. Performed door-to-door interviews. Ensured unwavering regulatory and environmental compliance, particularly for high-impact projects like Beverley Acres and Patterson Creek. Effectively facilitated stakeholder engagement and communication with municipal partners and private homeowners, resulting in exceptional participation and satisfaction rates. -
Environmental Engineering ConsultantT.Y. Lin International Sep 2022 - Jun 2023Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Project Management: Successfully coordinated design and construction with the municipality, sub-consultants, utilities and contractors in the Reginal Feedermain Emergency Repair Project (Value: 15 million).Project awarded Project of the Year by Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA). Proposal Leadership: Led a team of multi-disciplinary engineers and coordinated the resources to put together a proposal within required timelines. Collected information through client interactions. Present collected data and proposal outline to the team. Led multi-disciplinary team delivering financial and technical proposals, time-task sheets and work plans. Business Development: Identified and cultivated potential clients, bringing in two new opportunities for the company. Analyzed customer issues and questions, transforming them into value-added solutions. Built and maintained interpersonal professional relationships. Efficiency Enhancement: Collaborated with clients and key stakeholders (government agencies, indigenous, local residents, etc.) on the Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Master Plan, ensuring a smooth project execution and reducing project completion time. Presentation Delivery: Proficiently conducted presentations for project completion, proposal writing, and proposal management. Additionally, provided instructional tutorials to engineering staff on the newly updated Class Environmental Assessment Process, ensuring clear and comprehensive understanding. -
Environmental Engineering ConsultantJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited Jun 2021 - Jul 2022Kingston, Ontario, Canada Project management: Assisted with managing medium to large capital projects with aggressive schedule commitments. Stakeholder management: Liaise with clients (incl. municipality representatives, prime consultants, government, and regulatory authorities) to address their needs/ comments to conduct an economic, natural, cultural, financial, and technical evaluation of civil treatment infrastructure (incl. sanitary sewer, potable water, stormwater, solid waste) Market/project research: Provide insights and lead research and analyses focused on current system limitations, environmental concerns, risk assessment and mitigation measures. Conducted literature, internet research, document and database review for various biddings. Cost analysis: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of treatment technologies for North Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant Design, preparing OPC (Opinion of Costs), preliminary design, and detailed design. Additionally prepared project schedules and budgets, ensuring financial adherence. -
Project EngineerNewterra Ltd. Sep 2020 - May 2021Brockville, Ontario, Canada Proficiently managed the complete project lifecycle, encompassing cost estimation, design, and equipment sizing. And govern the execution of procurement, construction, rigorous testing, and timely delivery. Managed project resource database, produce technical design Secured/coordinated with equipment vendors, setting the lead time and driving delivery. Contributed to the development of strategic processes. -
Applications EngineerNewterra Ltd. Sep 2019 - Sep 2020Brockville -
Graduate Student Research AssistantUniversity Of Ottawa Sep 2018 - Mar 2019OttawaBiosynthesis of silver Nano-particles medicated by cell extract of microalgae(wastewater remediation) Investigate the effects of key parameters on biosynthesis of silver Nano-particles Explore the potential use of the technology for recovery of silver from wastewaters Do literature research, experiment planning and execution, data acquisition and analysis and final report -
Business Development AssistantBeijing Drainage Construction Co.,Ltd Mar 2017 - Jul 2017Beijing,China Invite tenders and prepare to bid• Assisted with managing the equipment list used in 2 billion RMB plants, requested equipment prices from vendors, and estimated the cost for the new wastewater treatment plant Assist with service sales work in Asia’s Leading Trade Fair for Environment
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Human Resources Intern (Recruiting)Suez Asia Dec 2016 - Mar 2017Beijing, China• In charge of sourcing, job description posting for internal and external opportunities, interviewing for junior and intermediate positions• Assisted with annual convention preparation, organization -
Engineering InternSuez Asia Aug 2016 - Mar 2017Beijing,ChinaDesign proposal drawings including: general layout, hydraulic gradient line, water flow chart, piping instrument diagram and mechanical guide drawings (plan and section) Design proposal drawings for Dalian Petrochemical WWTP Pre-treatment Refurbishment Project Design proposal drawings for Lanzhou Petro Ethylene Waste Water Treatment Line Upgrade (1200m3/h) Assist with drawings of Hong Kong San Wai WWTP Extension Project (200,000m3/d)- Check equipment for several proposal drawings- Process description and standard document translation
Xu (Iris) Yan P.Eng. Education Details
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Environmental Engineering -
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Environmental Engineering -
Ontario Society Of Professional EngineersEngineering Employment Readiness -
Workplace Communication Skills For Business: Project Management -
Engineering Technology Language Training
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Xu (Iris) Yan P.Eng.'s current role is Freelance Sustainability and Environmental Consultant.
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Xu (Iris) Yan P.Eng. attended University Of Ottawa, York University, Beijing University Of Chemical Technology, Coursera, Ontario Society Of Professional Engineers, Centennial College, Centennial College, George Brown College.
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