Desiree Tolley
Gatineau,QC
Summary
To obtain employment that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself, and my employer, and allow for future growth and advancement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Research/Analyst Officer
Transport Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with research for an Innovation project that was aimed to find a consistent way of representing risk (probability) for Rail Safety, Aviation Safety- Civil Aviation, and Marine Safety, and to identify any conceptual gaps and anomalies identified in National Oversight Plans, and to establish a predictive system for forward planning
- I then did some GIS work and mapped all Transport Canada's vessel types to determine if there is an alternate route vessels can take that would be more efficient in time and cost
- I also worked with TransCAD for another project to map out the relationship between rail defects and accidents
- I provided visual representations with respect to geographic information.
Consultation Analyst
Anishinabeg Algonquin Nation Tribal Council
11.2020 - 04.2021
- To work with the nine communities of the Algonquin Nations in Quebec, and to review and assess proposed project provided from the proponent with the opportunity to convey any issues or concerns regarding possible impacts to Aboriginal rights or title or any other concerns that the AANTC may have with regard to this project.
- I conduct a thorough research and analytical skills, and attention-to-detail, to provide advice and guidance pertaining to consultation initiatives to key stakeholders, by facilitating discussions and/or meetings to support the mandate and consultation approach of Aboriginal Relations.
Appointed Member of RPIC Advisory Council
Real Property Institute of Canada
08.2019 - 08.2020
- To provide insight and guidance that support the Institute's development and provision of professional development and other activities that are contemporary and relevant to the needs of Canada's federal real property (RP) professional community
- Together, we serve as an autonomous think-tank and sounding board through which RPIC will obtain insight and advice on current and emerging issues, trends and policies influencing the federal real property workforce and workplace
- I also engage in informing and influence strategic decisions regarding the future direction and content of RPIC's professional development and other programs.
Junior Environmental Management Analyst
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO
07.2017 - 03.2020
- I assisted with desktop reviews which were preliminary assessments for contaminated sites and filled them with their associated attributes using various program, this helped determine whether sites needed further assessments or not
- I coordinated various mapping projects in relation to aquatic life and contaminated sites which helped prioritize site clean up
- I also reviewed Class 3 and N assessment reports and closed contaminated sites
- I examine financial data from DFOs national regions, which included revenue, and expenditure reports
- Assisted with DFOs National Environmental Compliance and Audit Program (NECAP), and gathered and analyzed data, and put together visual representations for both the audit and DFOs face to face meeting with all regions in Canada.
Operations Manager
Wawatay Catering
01.2015 - 03.2020
- I am experienced in working with and maintaining relationships with many different groups and peoples as part of a high-profile catering team
- I am currently working on a part time basis for Wawatay Catering
- I have had the opportunity to gain further experience in planning, coordinating, preparing invoices and other documentation as well creating variety of food dishes.
Research Officer
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
05.2014 - 08.2014
- I was the research officer in charge of creating a database to include herbal and traditional medicines.
- This involved collecting and analysis the data, synthesizing the information and adding the information into the newly created database for future use.
- I have gained experience with working with both internal and external stakeholders as well as consultation activities and preparing written reports and other briefing documents.
Administrative Officer
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
05.2012 - 08.2013
- For two summers I worked at the Band office as the receptionist as well as provided support to other sectors as required.
- My primary duties involved greeting the public, answer phones, taking messages, using the Groupwise email system. I also maintain, develop, track control any mail.
- As well as edited, proofread and coordinate the flow of incoming and outgoing information, documentation, and correspondence, along with filing and organizing the records using with the Web CIMS program.
- I would schedule, organize, and prepare meetings and conference calls for Directors. In addition, I coordinated and booked travel and hospitality arrangements according to Treasury Board guidelines.
Cashier
Kitigan Zibi Fresh Mart Store
01.2009 - 09.2011
- For two years I worked at the Kitigan Zibi Fresh Mart Store before returning to post-secondary
- My main duties involved interacting with the public by greeting and or assisting each customer, resolving customer complaints
- On the technical side I would receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits as well as issuing receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- I was responsible to count the money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Geomatics
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04.2020
Diploma - Social Sciences
Heritage College
Gatineau, QC04.2016
High School Diploma -
Kitigan Zibi High School
Maniwaki, QC06.2005
Skills
- Communication skills
- Information processing ability
- Numeracy skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Integrity and honesty
- Reliability
- Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
- GroupWise and Outlook email system
- Web CIMS
- Internet
- ArcMap
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Google Earth Pro
- PowerBI
- TransCAD
Security Clearance
Reliability
Timeline
Research/Analyst Officer
Transport Canada
10.2022 - Current
Consultation Analyst
Anishinabeg Algonquin Nation Tribal Council
11.2020 - 04.2021
Appointed Member of RPIC Advisory Council
Real Property Institute of Canada
08.2019 - 08.2020
Junior Environmental Management Analyst
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO
07.2017 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Wawatay Catering
01.2015 - 03.2020
Research Officer
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
05.2014 - 08.2014
Administrative Officer
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
05.2012 - 08.2013
Cashier
Kitigan Zibi Fresh Mart Store
01.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Geomatics
Carleton University
Diploma - Social Sciences
Heritage College
High School Diploma -
Kitigan Zibi High School
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