Benjamin Carkner
Bachelor's Environmental Science/Studies Minor: Biology
Peterborough
Summary
Semi-professional Graduate student with workplace and industry training certificates, seeking long-term career building employment. I am very driven, having held many adaptive roles that require individual time management and interpersonal skills. I am seeking a full-time position that makes use of skills in environmental science, resource management and biology. I'd love to reach out of my comfort zone and into challenging roles such as land use, policy, legislation and even livestock such as aquaculture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Hydrometallurgy Technician
SGS
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols for all chemical being used.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on insufficient equipment.
- Worked with extremely hazardous chemicals following proper disposal
- completed bench test and pilot project reports for clients and project managers
Plating Technologist
Dana Corporations - Bill Powers
04.2022 - Current
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to strict schedule.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents for management and customers.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and attached results to final product.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved production problems and improved waste operations through biohazard identifications.
COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Program
Ontario Testing Authority - Trent University
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Collected and delivered composite wastewater samples from target locations around Peterborough, Trent & Flemming to track COVID-19 signatures.
- Ensured proper sampling procedure and proper exposure mitigation
- maintained auto-samples daily to ensured next sample is viable
Intern - Field Environmental Consultant
U-Links Center for Community-Based Research
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Used benthic-macroinvertebrates as biotic indicators to asses anthropogenic influence of Halls lake in Minden, ON.
- Conducted field sampling, identification and analysis using multiple metrics of assessment
Trent Outdoors Club President & Founding Member
Trent University Outdoors Club Levy Group
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Grew from 4 executives and one president to, 3 presidents and 14 executives over 5 years with $96,000 annual levy funding ($3/Student refundable)
- Carried out funding allocation, event planning, risk assessment, consent training, media representation, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP's) for future Presidents.
Senior Orientation Leader
Trent University
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Fostered a welcoming and positive beginning to new students academic career
- Very rewarding but incredibly mentally and physically demanding volunteer position
- Required 3 weeks of intense scheduling and training each September followed by monthly events
Advanced Hydroponic Cultivation Technician
MJardin
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Operated within a small agro-specialist team for the legal hydroponic production of cannabis in compliance with seed-sale ID, Federal SOP's, entrusted with highly sensitive information.
Assistant Project Manager (co-op)
Hamilton Bay Area Land Restoration Council
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Reported on status for each land redevelopment project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Prepared presentation in conjunction with Halton Conservation data to encourage fishermen that the Hamilton Bay is safe for walleye ice fishing based on their size and bio-accumulation
- Created and designed BARC 2016 pamphlet
HRSTA Senior Volunteer
Halton Regional Salmon & Trout Association
03.2014 - Current
- 1000+ Volunteer Hours (NFP Organization)
- Assist in planning and executing all annual events such as, salmon stocking (penning), presenting junior level ecological education seminars, veterans annual charity fishing derby, and public trail cleanups.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science / Studies -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON 09.2017 - 04.2021
Teaching Assistant, EcoStudies (co-op) -
Aldershot High School
Burlington, ON 09.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma W/ SHSM -
Robert Bateman High School
Burlington, ON 09.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
Field Research (OBBN)
Certification
Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network 'OBBN' Certified
Timeline
Hydrometallurgy Technician
SGS
12.2022 - 05.2024
Plating Technologist
Dana Corporations - Bill Powers
04.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Program
Ontario Testing Authority - Trent University
09.2021 - 03.2022
Intern - Field Environmental Consultant
U-Links Center for Community-Based Research
09.2020 - 05.2021
Advanced Hydroponic Cultivation Technician
MJardin
05.2019 - 10.2019
Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network 'OBBN' Certified
04-2019
Senior Orientation Leader
Trent University
09.2018 - 12.2020
Trent Outdoors Club President & Founding Member
Trent University Outdoors Club Levy Group
09.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Environmental Science / Studies -
Trent University
09.2017 - 04.2021
NL-S + CPR-C + Wilderness First Aid
06-2017
Teaching Assistant, EcoStudies (co-op) -
Aldershot High School
09.2016 - 02.2017
Full Drivers Licenses (G, M & Watercraft)
03-2016
Assistant Project Manager (co-op)
Hamilton Bay Area Land Restoration Council
01.2016 - 07.2017
High School Diploma W/ SHSM -
Robert Bateman High School
09.2014 - 06.2017
HRSTA Senior Volunteer
Halton Regional Salmon & Trout Association
03.2014 - Current
PAL/FAC, Outdoors card, Hunter Education Course, Green Check GPS
03-2014
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