Erica Ross, EP
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Designated Environmental Professional with 10 years experience within the energy industry. Proficient in environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional – Environmental and Regulatory Manager
Acden Aves
10.2022 - Current
- Overseeing a regional regulatory environmental program for oil and gas clients.
- Successfully proposed, designed, implemented, and executed capital projects
- Conducted risk assessments for potential scope and project changes and their impact on regulations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of required regulatory activities
- Coordinated efforts to maintain compliance with regional regulatory requirements on a federal and provincial level
- Prepared maps, graphs, and reports summarizing research findings for management decision-making processes
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations, habitats, and human impacts
- Assessed effectiveness of wildlife management practices by comparing pre-implementation conditions with post-implementation outcomes
- Performed population counts using visual, auditory, or remote sensing methods
- Collaborated with other professionals in wildlife management projects or multidisciplinary studies involving habitat restoration efforts
- Developed protocols for handling captured animals safely while minimizing stress or injury to both technician and animal subjects
- Directed operations and project management meetings
- Followed defined project management processes, standards, and procedures
- Coordinated responses to inquiries from regulators or other external parties, ensuring accurate information was provided in a timely manner.
- Managed successful audits, addressing all findings and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Provided end-to-end project management on new projects
- Implemented training programs to increase staff awareness of regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Conducted thorough reviews of technical documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed field studies and reports, compiled information and submitted concise and informative summaries.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations, policies, and guidelines throughout all phases of projects.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
- Provided expert guidance for navigating complex regulations, leading to successful regulatory approvals.
Wildlife Regulatory Program Coordinator
Acden Helios, Suncor Energy- Fort Hills
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Project coordinator of the Avian Response Plan for a major oil sands client
- Responsible for training junior biologists
- Obtained wildlife biological data through ongoing research studies on waterfowl.
- Investigated living and environmental conditions of mammals and determined solutions to habitat issues.
- Leading pre-construction wildlife sweeps, wildlife surveys, and point-count surveys; including species listed at risk, special concern, or threatened
- Providing environmental planning in an advisory role to ensure regulatory compliance
- Conducted population surveys for various species, resulting in valuable data for informed decision-making.
- Regular liaison with government and regulators
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Daily report writing and document control
- Responsible for background reviews of aerial photographs, natural features, wildlife atlases, site plans and other supporting documents for potential environmental opportunities and/or constraints
- Responsible for federal and provincial permit applications
- Conducting pre-dawn audio-visual surveys and habitat assessments.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
Wildlife Biologist
SGS Canada Inc., Suncor Energy-Fort Hills
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Conduct pre-construction assessments; den and nest surveys and report findings and data to government regulators
- Hold a sound knowledge of wildlife management including various avian species and terrestrial wildlife; ecological principles educated in Alberta's diverse ecosystems
- Liaise and maintain point of contact with environmental regulators and government organizations
- Create / evaluate avian and wildlife conservation strategies; particularly those involving species at risk or of special concern
- Collect, record and compile data
- Reduced data entry errors by designing user-friendly forms for electronic data collection in the field.
- Animal handling and capturing/tagging
- Recommended and formulated procedures, policies, and guidelines for assigned programs.
- Conduct mortality searches, rehabilitate and reintegrate species back into the environment
- Conduct hazing activities of wildlife and perform euthanizing measures when necessary
- Enforce statutory regulations pertaining to environmental acts
- GPS mapping and use of mapping software
- Compilation and distribution of declarations, environmental impact reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and support technical studies.
HSE Specialist
Transforce
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversee environmental testing on site and compile data
- Assisted management in setting attainable QHSE targets and monitoring progress towards meeting these goals.
- Address and investigate motor vehicle collisions and determine liability
- Process all incoming Incident Report Forms and Workers' Compensation claims
- Conduct daily analysis reports for service centers in western Canada
- Facilitate safety meetings, safety audits and evaluations and inspection of center location.
- Championed a proactive approach to identifying potential QHSE issues by encouraging employees to report concerns or near-misses before they escalate into more serious incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Environmental Practice -
Royal Roads University
Natural Resources Environmental Technology -
Nova Scotia Community College
Law Enforcement -
Eastern College
Skills
- Project management
- Staff Training
- Audit management
- Industry knowledge
- Environmental compliance
- Data Collection
- Regulatory Submissions
- ISO Standards
- Technical Writing
Certification
- ISO14000 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Global Information Systems (ArcMap)
- Basic Forest Fire Suppression Training (Department of Natural Resources)
- Reptile and Amphibian Salvaging and Translocation (Natural Resources Training Group)
- Leadership for Safety Excellence (Alberta Construction Safety Association)
- Restricted Operators Certification (M)
References Available Upon Request
True
Projects
Grizzly Bear Management Program, Alberta Environment and Parks
Canadian Toad Hibernaculum Monitoring Plan, Suncor Energy
Volunteer Experience
Alberta Environment and Parks -Canmore, AB -Ecology Researcher
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Regional – Environmental and Regulatory Manager
Acden Aves
10.2022 - Current
Wildlife Regulatory Program Coordinator
Acden Helios, Suncor Energy- Fort Hills
01.2020 - 09.2022
Wildlife Biologist
SGS Canada Inc., Suncor Energy-Fort Hills
05.2017 - 12.2020
HSE Specialist
Transforce
09.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Environmental Practice -
Royal Roads University
Natural Resources Environmental Technology -
Nova Scotia Community College
Law Enforcement -
Eastern College
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