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Chelsi Osmond

Airdrie,AB

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stormwater Technician

City of Airdrie
Airdrie, Alberta
09.2016 - Current
  • Conducted field inspections of stormwater infrastructure, including outfalls, culverts, oil and grit separators, swale's, and stormwater ponds.
  • Performed water quality monitoring in stormwater ponds and Nose Creek, collecting samples and data from our in-stream sondes.
  • Executed maintenance activities such as sediment and debris removal in management ponds and swale's.
  • Installed and maintained stormwater treatment initiatives, including floating islands and wetland vegetation.
  • Addressed drainage complaints, proposed solutions, and followed up on implementations.
  • Supported the health of Airdrie's natural areas through invasive species management programs.
  • Prepared reports on inspections and educated residents on storm drainage regulations.
  • Acted as subject matter expert on legislation related to stormwater management.
  • Perform spill response duties, management, reporting, and prevention.
  • Prepare reports on inspections, train, educate businesses, and residents on the implications of bylaws and regulations related to storm drainage, and coordinate enforcement actions if required.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for the city on legislation pertaining to stormwater.
  • Respond to residential concerns regarding drainage issues and stormwater management.

Natural Area/Agricultural Services Technician

City of Airdrie
Airdrie, Alberta
09.2014 - 02.2016
  • Supervised and planned agricultural practices such as crop rotations, weed and disease control, and provincial agricultural surveys.
  • Contributed to plans and policies such as Biophysical Inventories for Community Area Structure Plan (CASP), Biophysical Impact Assessments for Neighborhood Structure Plans (NSP), Wetland Assessment Reviews, and Biophysical Inventory and Impact Assessment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
  • Weed identification, eradication control, herbicide, and pesticide applications.
  • Maintained riparian areas and native vegetation surrounding stormwater management facilities.
  • Managed a small crew of summer staff to help maintain riparian areas, weed identification, and crop management.

Education

Diploma - Land Reclamation

Olds College
Olds, AB
06-2014

Diploma - Forestry

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None
06-2012

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Field inspections
  • Spill response
  • Team collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Time management

Certification

  • Boat - Pleasure Craft Operator License
  • Temporary Traffic Control expires February, 2028
  • Flag Training expires October, 2027
  • H2S Alive expires October, 2027
  • WHIMIS expires March, 2028
  • Confined Space expires June, 2027
  • First Aid/CPR/AED expires February, 2028

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stormwater Technician

City of Airdrie
09.2016 - Current

Natural Area/Agricultural Services Technician

City of Airdrie
09.2014 - 02.2016

Diploma - Land Reclamation

Olds College

Diploma - Forestry

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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