Natural Resources Conservation

Farmed Animal Research Co-op at Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Victoria, BC During this work term I worked for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in the Corporate Policies and Priorities Branch. Throughout this experience I’ve been able to work with a diverse group of people with all different backgrounds in education and experiences on a project under the Ministry. I’ve been able pick up skills in writing briefing notes, researching, organizing meetings and communicating effectively.  Co-op has definitely been the highlight of my university experience as it has provided me with opportunities to network and gain on the job […]

Junior Forestry Technician at Coastal Natural Resource Management Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC I currently work as a Junior Forestry Technician for Coastal Natural Resource Management. Coastal is a rapidly growing consulting company out of North Vancouver, with clients across the province. I am working on a forestry development project around Pitt Lake, BC. My primary day-to-day roles include timber reconnaissance, road development, forestry engineering, and cut block layout. It has been extremely memorable getting to work a forestry consulting job where I am able to travel across British Columbia and experience working in unique and beautiful landscapes. Forestry Co-op has helped me […]

Forest Technician at Forsite Consultants in Salmon Arm, BC This summer, I to have had the pleaure to work as a Forest Technician with Forsite Consultants Ltd. for my third co-op term. Through this position, I was responsible for providing technical support to project teams in all aspects of multiphase timber development.  This involved conducting timber reconnaissance, field engineering, providing riparian and ecological assessments, prescribing culverts, layout planning, timber cruising, and GPS traversing. Working as a field technician allowed me to utilize my knowledge in forest ecology, soil science, and stream surveying to assess the quality of pre-harvest blocks and engineer post-harvest […]

Overnight Camp Supervisor at Catching the Spirit Youth Society in Burnaby, BC This summer, I am working as a Camp Supervisor with CTS Youth Society, a non-profit summer camp that runs weekend overnight camps and weekday day camps in parks throughout the Vancouver area for youth 12-18. At the beginning of the term, I worked with the other supervisors to prep supplies for camp, help train the leaders, and work with the CTS’ partners to prepare for camps. Once July and August hit, my focus shifted to running camps. At camp, my partner and I act as the adults on site, […]

Urban Outreach Team Member at Parks Canada in Vancouver, BC I have been working for the Parks Canada Agency this summer as a Public Outreach and Education Team member, focused on educating members on the public on different topics such as species at risk, wildlife safety, and connectivity with nature. I have gained many skills throughout this position such as dialogic interpretation, leadership and organization. I have also developed my strengths in problem solving, communication and teamwork during this position because of the nature of working in a small team and talking to members of the public. Co-op has allowed me […]