Ekin Akyuz
Smithers
Summary
Environmental Professional with a background in Forestry, GIS, and Ecology. Excels in project coordination, engagement, and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Authorizations Audit Coordinator
Ministry of Transportation
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinates audit processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of the Water Sustainability Act as it pertains to roadwork in and around streams throughout Northern BC.
- Assists in preparing detailed reports for contractor review, highlighting audit findings and recommendations.
- Contributes to wildlife crossing analysis reporting during winter season
- Collaborates with DFO and consultation teams to streamline auditing process when visiting sites
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Water, Land, Resource Stewardship
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Excelled at critical skills associated with project management including tracking budgets, scheduling, planning, organization, as well as execution of meetings and workshops.
- Brough a positive, open, and patient attitude to challenging topics and conversations associated with restructuring BC Governance into a new co-management model with First Nations partners.
- Acted as a point-person for ecosystems and field work knowledge with members of our collaborative indigenous stewardship framework
Ecosystems Technician
Ministry of Water, Land, Resource Stewardship
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Quickly learned new survey procedures and protocols to play a key role in ongoing Moose and Grizzly Bear habitat protection and enhancement field work.
- Experienced coordinating multi-crew field sessions including logistics, and site selection, while balancing crew dynamics, efficiency, and safety.
- Led the delineation of survey areas for aerial Moose habitat assessment surveys as part of provincial ecological designation work.
Forestry Technician—Silviculture and GIS
Silvicon Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Became well-versed in Silviculture surveys including tree planting surveys, forest regeneration surveys, forest health surveys, post-fire research surveys.
- Demonstrated ability to work in all weather conditions around wildlife while adhering to safety procedures and a variety of stakeholder specifications.
- Became highly specialized in contributing to the provincial Forests For Tomorrow program with increasing responsibility and contributions to the annual components of the long-term project.
- Additionally, filled a GIS specialist role working on a variety of map-building as well as data entry, management, and analysis including all stages of quality assurance and quality control. Proficient in tasks using ArcGIS, QGIS, Trimble Pathfinder, along with other specialized softwares.
Dispatcher
BC Wildfire Service
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Developed a strong understanding of BC Wildfire decision-making and response procedures and protocols used within a government capacity
- Learned and excelled in using mapping and resource tracking software to ensure safety and effectiveness of field staff.
- Coordinated implementation of an improved Emergency Medical Evacuation system for wildland firefighters.
Snowmaker
Sun Peaks Resort
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Excelled in a physical labor job working nightshift, continuously problem-solving mechanical issues often in uncomfortable environmental conditions.
Café Attendant
Village Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Experienced living and working in a remote community and providing service to guests while adhering to limited supply delivery schedules.
- Took extra initiative in planning and coordinating events and emphasizing Northern community building.
Research Intern
Ottawa Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Successfully led a hands-on medical 3D printing teaching course at the RSNA 2015-2017 conferences.
- Aided in authoring and data input for scientific journal publication of several review articles complementing the course and highlighting new techniques in medical 3D printing.
- Coordinated research and 3D printing schedules for multiple physicians and ongoing projects at The Ottawa Hospital.
- Became familiar with acquiring funding as well as mentorship in project planning and management
Marketing Project Management Assistant
Olea Medical
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Developed an understanding of the logistics, marketing, and educational exposure involved within a medical imaging software company.
- Led the production of several educational resources and maintenance of scientific research documentation published for public information by the company.
- Independently handled financial decisions and managed inventory for trade-show preparation and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology with concentration in Geography and Environmental Science
University of Ottawa
01.2018
Certificate of Stream-based Channel Assessment
Vancouver Island University
None05-2025
Skills
- Technical report writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Canva, Procreate, MS Office, ArcGIS, QGIS, Pathfinder, MATLAB, R, Materialize (Mimics), SafetyLine, WildfireOne, WorkHub, BC Geographic Warehouse, RESULTS
Certification
- OUFPB (Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology) 2018
- S100 (Basic Fire Suppression) 2020
- ROC-A (Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification) 2020
- BIT (Biologist in Training, College of Applied Biology, Registration #3959) 2021
Timeline
Authorizations Audit Coordinator
Ministry of Transportation
08.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Water, Land, Resource Stewardship
05.2023 - 08.2024
Ecosystems Technician
Ministry of Water, Land, Resource Stewardship
01.2022 - 01.2023
Forestry Technician—Silviculture and GIS
Silvicon Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Dispatcher
BC Wildfire Service
01.2020 - 01.2020
Snowmaker
Sun Peaks Resort
01.2019 - 01.2020
Café Attendant
Village Bakery
01.2019 - 01.2019
Marketing Project Management Assistant
Olea Medical
01.2016 - 01.2016
Research Intern
Ottawa Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology with concentration in Geography and Environmental Science
University of Ottawa
Certificate of Stream-based Channel Assessment
Vancouver Island University
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