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Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke

Halifax,NS

Summary

Highly motivated professional with over eight years of experience working in safety-critical, regulated environments, including emergency response–adjacent fieldwork, hazardous materials investigations, and team leadership roles. Holds a professional designation as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) and brings a strong work ethic, physical fitness, and a proven ability to perform under pressure. Committed to public service, teamwork, and protecting community health and safety. Seeking a career as a firefighter with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Project Manager / Environmental Geoscientist

Englobe Corp.
Dartmouth, NS
07.2019 - Current
  • Lead and support field programs involving hazardous materials, contaminated sites, water quality monitoring, and emergency-adjacent investigations.
  • Supervise and coordinate field crews, contractors, and subcontractors while maintaining strict health and safety protocols.
  • Conduct fieldwork in challenging environments, including confined spaces, remote locations, and active construction or industrial sites.
  • Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans (HSPs) and ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
  • Respond to unexpected field conditions, make time-sensitive decisions, and communicate clearly with clients and regulators.
  • Work extensively around fire training areas, fuel storage systems, hazardous substances, and emergency infrastructure.

Relevant Experience Includes:

  • PFAS investigations at former and active fire training areas
  • Oversight of remediation and emergency site stabilization activities
  • Hazardous materials surveys and asbestos abatement monitoring
  • Environmental assessments for fire halls and emergency facilities
  • Owner’s Representative and Site Supervisor roles on large remediation projects

Sales Representative

PepsiCo
Halifax, NS
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with retail partners to promote product visibility.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on new offerings.
  • Trained new sales team members on company policies and product information.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.

Teacher Assistant (TA)

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Assisted professors with classroom management and instructional strategies.
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs in academic tasks.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
04-2018

Skills

  • Fieldwork supervision
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Environmental assessments
  • Project coordination
  • Client relationship management
  • Data analysis
  • Risk management
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance and control

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Certification

Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), APGNS

Accomplishments

Englobe Leadership Award, 2019. Team Spirit Award

Affiliations

Hockey Coach, Citadel High School, Halifax (September 2018 – March 2023)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager / Environmental Geoscientist

Englobe Corp.
07.2019 - Current

Sales Representative

PepsiCo
11.2018 - 07.2019

Teacher Assistant (TA)

Acadia University
01.2017 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology

Acadia University
Adam Clarke