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Ella Lee-O'Rourke

Toronto

Summary

Enthusiastic, dedicated student pursuing a Degree in Environmental Science. Eager to gain work experience through summer employment in any area related to Environmental Science.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Scientist

INSITU CONTRACTORS INC
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted pump tests and managed groundwater sampling independently, including pH testing at multiple sites.
  • Prepared and managed short-term and long-term groundwater discharge permits for over six municipalities across Ontario.
  • Collaborated directly with clients to address their groundwater needs and guided them through the water discharge permitting process.
  • Liaised with various governmental agencies and municipalities to secure water discharge permits.
  • Decommissioned wells and completed well records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Created detailed step-by-step guides for Toronto, Waterloo, Kitchener, Durham, York Region, and Mississauga on how to prepare short- and long-term water discharge permits.
  • Successfully completed multiple Permit to Take Water (PTTW) and Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) applications.

Environmental Scientist

Terrapex Environmental Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted soil and groundwater sampling by established protocols and procedures
  • Monitored wells to assess groundwater quality and quantity, ensuring data accuracy and reliability
  • Assisted in the preparation of Phase 1 and 2 environmental reports, compiled and analyzed data to support findings
  • Coordinated and managed requests for locates
  • Collaborated with team members to support various environmental projects and initiatives
  • Adhered to health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a safe and productive work environment
  • Documented and maintained records of sampling activities, observations, and results for future reference and reporting purposes
  • Conducted waste audits for multiple company branches
  • Extensive environmental fieldwork experience

Administrative Assistant

Family Health Team
01.2022
  • Organized files and medical supplies, greeted patients at reception, and guided them to exam rooms
  • Filed medical reports into electronic medical records
  • Inputted data for Canadian and United States Visa Applicants’ electronic medical files

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard | Private

01.2020
  • Instructed children ages 2-8 as well as adults in water safety and swimming skills, weekly
  • Supervised private backyard pool parties

Volunteer

Foundation, Scarborough Health Network
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Acted as “event ambassador” for golf tournaments and pop-up community awareness booths
  • Recruited student volunteers
  • Assisted in event preparation and donor base maintenance

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science

Queens University
Kingston, ON
01-2026

Accomplishments

  • G Drivers License
  • Petroleum Oriented Safety Training - 2025
  • Standard First Aid/CPR C – 2025
  • Lifesaving Society: National Lifeguard and Swim Instructor - 2021

Certification

  • Head event planner for Queens Environmental Science Council, 2023-2025
  • Queen’s University Intramural Volleyball, 2022-2025
  • Queen’s University Intramural Inner Tube Water Polo, 2024
  • Ontario Volleyball Association Rep Player, 2016-2021

Timeline

Environmental Scientist

INSITU CONTRACTORS INC
05.2024 - 08.2024

Environmental Scientist

Terrapex Environmental Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023

Administrative Assistant

Family Health Team
01.2022

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard | Private

01.2020

Volunteer

Foundation, Scarborough Health Network
04.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Science

Queens University

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