BLAKE W. SMITH

RESUMÉ

Address: ***-*** **** *** **, T2R 1H4, AB, Canada

E: ac1sly@r.postjobfree.com

C: 905-***-****

W: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/blake-smith-658aa22b

SKILLS SUMMARY

Extensive environmental background with experience in ISO 14001, water and natural resources, environmental legislation, consulting, environmental law, conservation, invasive species, maps/GPS, and field/lab work

Highly knowledgeable with technology and computers, with university classes involving Microsoft Excel, GIS, ArcGIS, R, HTML/Wiki coding and various statistics courses (including workplace social media experience)

Background and intensive knowledge of environmental practices and procedures in both government and private sectors

Experienced in both individual and team projects/jobs (project management)

Environmental project planning, including marketing and social media

Construction experience including at heights work with harnesses, confined space, power tools, machinery, tree felling/girdling etc.

Certificates/Training

OBBN: Benthic Certification

Electro-Backpack Fishing Certification

Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol Certification

ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems (EM)

ISO Systems: Internal and Lead External Auditor (AU, TL)

ISO 14001:2004 (EM)

Working at Heights Certification

Confined Space Certification (H2S, Low Oxygen, Methane, CO2 experience)

Canadian Pleasure Craft Licence

AODA Customer Service

First Aid & CPR

Class G Ontario Driving Licence

EDUCATION

1) Bachelor of Environment, Honours Environment and Resource Studies, Co-Op Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Sept. 2010 – June, 2015

Minor in Geography and Environmental Management

2) Diploma, Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation, University of Waterloo, ON, Sept.2010-June 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, Golder Associates Ltd, 2017 – Current)

Coordination and management of all RES wind power projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Budgeting and finances for various projects

Health and Safety reporting and plan creation for field crews and projects

Legislation and regulation work on various projects

Environmental Technician/Analyst AMG Environmental Inc., 02/2017 – Current

Conducting installation and maintenance of flow monitoring equipment, sample collectors, and rain gauges

Analysed site and monitors for problems, issues, and conducted repairs on monitors, sensors, emergency floats etc.

Gather technical data from installation sites; make recommendations regarding the suitability of sites and adequately document and report.

Performed all aspects of confined space entry into maintenance holes to install, maintain, and calibrate sensors and equipment

Conducted written and video recordings of findings. Reporting findings to clients

Consultant and Research Analyst, CMB Consulting Ltd, 01/2016 – 02/2017

Consultation on environmental policies, legislation, ISO, costumer inquires/satisfaction, fact checking

Researched building material companies for possible partnership or procurement

Business analysis and in depth fact checking on potential contract companies

Cold calls and emails to potential companies for information and continued communications

Bookkeeping and data collection/analysis of the many contracts and businesses

Environmental Consultant, & Service Technician Enviroshake, 07/2015 – 05/2016

Consulted on environmental roofing projects and product manufacturing/testing

Inspected and repaired damaged projects (Usually due to improper installation)

Onsite consultant for environmental concerns and client reassurance

Part time deliveries of product to clients and contractors, including support when needed on site

Summer Event Representative, Brick Brewing Co. Limited, 04/2014 – 07/2014

Ran events for the many brands under Brick Brewing Co. (LPGA, Beer Fests, Sport Events, Charities, etc)

Business acquiring and sales of current and future Brick Brewery Products

Instructed businesses on product details and purchasing availability

Conducted value adding and on site product research and analysis (Beer Store/LCBO)

Energy and Environment Intern, Town of Caledon, 01/2014 – 05/2014

Planned various events (environmentally centred) within the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel

Ran and organized earth week in the Town of Caledon including curriculum creation and community/government events and initiatives

Assisted in the LED retrofit initiative including technology research, price/costing, cold calls, financing

Partner in a social media campaign supporting environmental awareness and community involvement

Document and town wide environmental policy editing, proof reading, and fact checking

Assistant Technical Analyst, Regional Municipality of Peel, 09/2012 – 12/2012

Waste, recycling, water audits and environmental policy and legislation up-keep

Conducting presentations in classrooms to youth regarding water and wastewater treatment, water protection and water efficiency;

Assisting with tours of Wastewater Treatment Facility and Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility

Assisting with public education and outreach at community events such as the Peel Children's Water Festival

Supporting the Toilet Rebate Program and researching and creating new environmental education resources

Hardgoods Advisor, SportChek, Ontario, 06/2012 – 02/2017

Sold products and services within SportChek, tasked with being the lead in Hardgoods

Handled any customer inquires, issues, or special orders

Filled out orders for special equipment and processed equipment orders

Inspected, maintained, and assembled equipment

Zipline/Eco Tour Guide and Construction Hand, Ziptrek Eco Tours, 04/2013 – 09/2014

Sr. Tour guide at a Whistler based zip line and eco tour company (Sr. Guide @ CNE Toronto 2013/2014)

Ran and organized eco presentations for guests while on course (roughly 3 hours of content)

In charge of setting up guest equipment and guests on zip lines, as well as guest safety

Conducted work outside in all conditions, and at high altitudes in harnesses

Zipline construction and high elevation work and various job sites

North Region Athletic Support Staff, Toronto District School Board, Ontario, 01/2012-04/2012

Organized and ran Toronto District school board Championship events for all four regions of the school board

Was the contact for convenors and teachers in the North Region of the school board and provided all with any support they needed

Maintained records and archives within the Health and Physical Education Department, as well as catalogue championship and OFSAA teams

Work Labourer/Landscaper, Canadian Green, Caledon, Ontario, 06 /2010 - 08/2011

Maintained executive, high end properties involving lawn care and grass cutting

Practiced and used organic methods of weed/invasive species removal, as well as organic material and various flora removal/disposal

Managed company property, including lawn maintenance and cutting, chipping, removal and disposal of fallen or diseased trees

Worked as part of a 3-4 person crew, with various different crews and team members

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Brampton Rotary Club, City of Brampton, 05/2017-Present

Volunteer for various Brampton Rotary Club events

Annual server/bartender for the Brampton Rib Fest

Forks of the Credit Clean Up, Town of Caledon, Ontario, 11/2016

Annual clean up of the riparian zones and water ways

Weekend long clean up of a large illegal garbage dump

Riparian zone restoration and topsoil plastics removal

In-stream macro/micro plastics removal

Athletic Support Member, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 09/10-04/15

High school student/athlete mentoring

Ran high school sports and after school training and coaching

Junior University athlete mentoring program

University athletic department volunteering, planning and concessions of/at events

AWARDS

Top Prize, Environmental Studies Conference – Stream Rehabilitation Consulting Report

Ontario Scholar (80+ average in University Courses), Mayfield S.S., Ontario, 06/10

Rookie of the Year, University of Waterloo Men’s Rugby, Waterloo, Ontario, 11/10

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

University of Waterloo Men’s Rugby Program, Waterloo, Ontario, 09/2010-Present.

Alumni member of the University of Waterloo Men’s Varsity Rugby program

Participated year round while at the University of Waterloo

Extracurricular Activates: Rugby, Cross Country Running, Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Volleyball, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Ice Hockey, Golf, Canoeing/Kayaking, Camping

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