Amy Stasiuk
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Hard-working and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on new challenge to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parks Person II
City Of Mississauga
06.2019 - Current
- Horticultural and forestry-related maintenance of parkland, annual and perennial beds.
- Operation and maintenance of work vehicles and equipment
- Train and direct and work with seasonally hired staff
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Parks Person I- Contract
City Of Mississauga
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Communicated clearly with employees and residents and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established municipal standards/goals.
- Responsible for planning and implementing all horticultural duties with assigned parkland
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of horticulture projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and encouraged participation in tasks focused on developing skills.
Stormwater Outreach Education
City Of Mississauga
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Lesson planning and delivery of a curriculum linked environmental education program for K-Grade 12
- Public speaking at community, environmental related events to local business's to promote best management practices and water quality protection
- Acted as a liaison with City and regional departments, governments and Non-Government Organizations
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Maintaining social media accounts and metrics for the department as well as report writing for council
City Park Worker
City Of Peterbourough
05.2010 - 11.2015
- Forestry Crew: Treatment and delivery of municipals-wide program to eradicate the Emerald Ash Borer
- Horticultural maintenance of parkland, annual and perennial beds, plantings for high profile areas
- Went above and beyond to enhance guests' park experiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by attending training sessions and workshops relevant to the park maintenance field.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Assisted in the preservation of park ecosystems through invasive species management and native plant restoration.
- Aided in the timely completion of park improvement projects by working closely with team members and supervisors.
Aquatic & Terrestrial Plants Field Monitoring
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Conducted research and data collection for native aquatic and terrestrial TRCA land plots.
- Liaison and reporting to restoration crews, media, other NGO's and affiliated partners.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Haliburton Forest And Wildlife Reserve
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Facilitated customized environmental programming for public, school and corporate groups
- Guided tours of sustainable forestry management plans/best practice
- Assisted in scheduling and training staff, volunteers/interns and developing new programming
- Supported student personal growth by encouraging self-reflection on values, goals, strengths, weaknesses during wilderness expeditions.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON05.2013
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON05.2012
Diploma - Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON05.2005
Skills
- Project Planning
- Administration functions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Professional and Courteous
- Staff Development
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Workload Management
Certification
- Ontario Landscape Exterminator License (2022)
- St. Johns Standard First Aid (2023)
- Trent University Academic and President's Honour Rolls
- Orcka Canoe Tripping Level 1 (2009)
- Lifesaving Society Pleasure Craft Operator (2005)
Additional Information
Volunteer Initiatives:
Board Member for Mississauga Artistic Swimming Association (2017-2024)
One Million Trees (2016-2023)
Toronto Region & Conservation Area, Environmental Education Assistant (2019)
Peterborough Ecology Garden (Garden Volunteer/Tree Nursery/Native Plant Nursery) (2013-2015)
Ontario Native Plants (Seed Collection Volunteer)
Kawartha Conservation- Shoreline Restoration Project (2010)
Federation of Ontario Anglers & Hunters (2008)
Timeline
Parks Person II
City Of Mississauga
06.2019 - Current
Parks Person I- Contract
City Of Mississauga
04.2019 - 06.2019
Stormwater Outreach Education
City Of Mississauga
04.2016 - 03.2019
City Park Worker
City Of Peterbourough
05.2010 - 11.2015
Aquatic & Terrestrial Plants Field Monitoring
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
04.2009 - 09.2009
Outdoor Education Instructor
Haliburton Forest And Wildlife Reserve
04.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Education -
Trent University
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies -
Trent University
Diploma - Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma
Fleming College
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