Environmental Scientist
Resume:
Megan Maloney
Edmonton, Alberta T6W 2B3
addz45@r.postjobfree.com
June 22, 2020
CORE Environmental Consulting
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 1P1
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to express my interest in the Environmental Scientist position in Edmonton, Alberta as posted LinkedIn, YuWIN, and Jobilize.com.
My educational background in ENCS (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) makes me an excellent candidate for a position with this company. For instance, I have knowledge of environmental and natural resource regulations.
My work and volunteer experience has provided me with the skills to succeed as a professional. For instance, I can collect soil and water samples. In addition, I am organized, can meet deadlines, and have a positive, can-do attitude.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and please find my resume in the file enclosed. Please feel free to contact me at 587-***-**** or addz45@r.postjobfree.com to further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Megan Maloney
Encl.
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Megan Maloney
865 Chappelle Link SW
Edmonton, Alberta T6W 2B3
addz45@r.postjobfree.com
Highlights
• BSc in ENCS (Environmental and Conservation Sciences)
• Experience collecting soil and plant samples, and with environmental chemistry
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Can-do and positive attitude
Relevant Experience
Emissions Testing Field Technician Edmonton, Alberta Maxxam Analytics 2013 to 2015
• Tested emissions at industrial sites throughout Alberta in a fast-paced (e.g. had limited time to collect samples) and challenging environment (e.g. inclement weather conditions) and strong safety sense illustrated by identifying and assessing hazards, reporting incidents to prevent future incidents, and following all policies as outlined in training
• Repaired, calibrated, and maintained scientific equipment and managed my time to meet legislative requirements and deadlines
• Organizational skills demonstrated by preparing equipment for the field and meeting deadlines
• Written communication skills illustrated by completing regulatory applications (e.g. ensured details were correct before sending to the government) as well as technical reports (e.g. entered data into Microsoft Excel and properly formatted data) Apiculture Research Assistant Beaverlodge, Alberta Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada May to August 2011
• Interpersonal skills demonstrated by collecting bee samples, inspecting hives, diagnosing diseases in a team
• Can-do, positive attitude illustrated by preparing samples for analysis and completing samples
• Maintained hives, strong safety sense illustrated by utilizing the proper method to lift heavy hives, and verbal communication skills illustrated by communicating with staff to safely lift hives
• Verbal communication skills demonstrated by organizing the storage area with a co-worker so that staff can efficiently retrieve items
Soil Science Research Assistant Beaverlodge, Alberta Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada June to July 2010
• Experience in environmental chemistry illustrated by collecting soil (e.g. core method) and plant samples efficiently, and strong safety sense demonstrated by safely operating a vehicle to access sites (e.g. drive appropriate speed, prevent property damage)
• Conducted laboratory analyses on soil and plant samples, and verbal communication skills demonstrated by communicating the progress of analyses to my supervisor Megan Maloney_Environmental Scientist addz45@r.postjobfree.com 2
• Can-do, positive attitude demonstrated by maintaining and incubating soil samples, and providing quality work
• Input data into Microsoft Excel and properly formatted data to ensure proper formatting in reports
Fire and Vegetation Management Field Assistant Elk Island National Park, Alberta Parks Canada May to August 2008
• Interpersonal skills illustrated by collaborating with co-workers to conduct Grebe surveys, and utilizing combined efforts to ensure effective completion of surveys
• Identified weedy plant species, and managed my time to cover various areas throughout the park
• Accessed data from online sources, input data into Microsoft Excel and Access, and ensured data was correct and accurate so that reports were error-free Volunteer Experience
Water Quality Monitoring various locations throughout Alberta Alberta Lake Management Society 2015
• Collected water samples and analyzed samples for pH, oxygen, and turbidity Other Experience
Certified Custodial Technician Edmonton, Alberta
SouthWest Suds Cleaning Inc. 2017 to current
Hostess Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta
Tim Hortons 2016 to 2017; 2012
Labourer (Litter, Grass Cutting, Gardening) Edmonton, Alberta Kentucky Bluegrass Ltd. 2016
Education
BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences
Specialization in Conservation Biology Graduation: 2012 University of Alberta
Memberships
• AIA (Alberta Institute of Agrologists) eligible for membership Megan Maloney_Environmental Scientist addz45@r.postjobfree.com 3
Special Skills
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Microsoft Excel (e.g. created pivot tables, charts, graphs, and performed calculations)
• Microsoft Word (e.g. written communication skills illustrated by creating reports)
• Environmental and Forestry Field School (3-week hands-on field course) o Conducted wetland and rangeland health assessments, forest inventory surveys, and classified ecosites
o Determined soil properties including soil colour, texture, and structure
• Environmental and Natural Resource Law
o Knowledge of regulations and policies that pertain to natural resources and the environment
• AESAC (Associated Environmental Site Assessors of Canada) Phase I and II Training Course o Knowledge of field methods and processes of Phase I and II ESA (Environmental Site Assessment)
References Available Upon Request
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