Jagger Zimmerman
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Master of Environmental Studies (Planning) candidate specializing in sustainable land management, with a thesis focused on rotational grazing and bird conservation. Utilizing the Recreation and Event Management degree, along with proven expertise in coordinating large-scale events (with over 5,000 individuals) across two municipal governments, provides a combination of research expertise and practical project execution. Ready to contribute to CRSB efforts by delivering informed literature reviews, supporting program development, and ensuring the delivery of communications and events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Provide instructional support for undergraduate education.
- Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
- Meeting with students to assess comprehension of course content.
- Provide constructive feedback to students on their performance.
Floor Supervisor / Personal Trainer
University of Waterloo Athletics
Waterloo, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
- Provide floor supervision and safety protocol within University of Waterloo Athletics Facilities, ensuring safety, etiquette and anorganized exercise environment for all users.
- Deliver personalized fitness assessments and training programs, guiding clients towards improving cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health as well as achieving their individual health and wellness goals
- Offer expert guidance on exercise techniques, training regimens for result optimization and equipment usage.
Event and Program Staff
Town of Kingsville
Kingsville, Ontario
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated logistics for vendor setups and equipment needs during events: Kingsville Pro Rodeo (2,500+), Canada Day (3,500), and Kingsville Block Parties (2,500).
- Provided customer service support to attendees and answered any questions they had about the event.
- Created Kingsville's Leadership in Training program (for Recreation Programming and Events)
- Collaborated with other staff members to coordinate activities throughout the day.
- Supervised volunteers to ensure tasks were completed on time and according to specifications.
- Documented event proceedings through photos or notes for post-event reports.
- Managed inventory of event supplies, ensuring adequate stock for activities.
Events Staff, L.I.T & Volunteer Coordinator
Town of Oakville
Oakville, Ontario
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Aided in coordinating events: Canada Day (3,500+), Christmas Parade (5,000+), Town Barbecues (600), Educational Events (450).
- Created and implemented a 45-hour course covering physical literacy, ethical behaviour, sport instruction, customer service, and healthy child development for Leaders in Training (L.I.T)
- Payroll and administrative experience, coordinated staff training, volunteer placements, and cooperated with the Halton District School Board for community service approval.
- Overseen site summer camp operations, providing staff mentorship and guidance with customer service skills, sports instruction, and working with children.
Grounds Maintenance / Visitor Services
Scouts Canada, Woodland Trails
Stouffville, Ontario
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Environmental Conservation: Contributed to wildlife biomonitoring & invasive species management. Assisted in Environmental Assessments and ecological restoration initiatives for marsh / wetland, grassland and woodland ecosystems.
- Trail Maintenance: Monitored trail erosion, campsite cleanup, waste management, ensured visitor safety, maintained trail integrity.
- Visitor Services: Provided information and assistance to park visitors, including guided hikes to sightseeing locations and campsites.
Education
Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Planning -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON09-2027
Graduate Interpledisionary Diploma (Gdip) in Climate Change -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo09-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management
University of Waterloo
Waterloo06-2025
Diploma in Environmental Sustainability -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON06-2025
Skills
- Communications, time management and stakeholder management
- Emergency first aid, psychological first aid, and CPR
- C - AED - Red Cross
- Livestock rotational grazing experience (stockpile winter grazing, swath grazing)
- Smart Serve Ontario certification
- High Five Certifications - PHCD, Sport, Quest 1, Quest 2
- CanFitPro personal training certification
- Targeted grazing, agroecological experience
- Trail maintenance and landscape experience
- Customer service, time management, and soft skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
FURTHER EXPERIENCE
- University of Waterloo Alumni Relations Event Assistant Internship (Homecoming, Graduation, Chapter Events) 2024-2025
- Pelee Island Winery Event & Serving Staff (Events like Pelee Island Half-Marathon, Epic Wineries Events, Saturday Stage)
- Association of Graduate Planners - Member at Large
- Arterra Wines (Winerack): Wine Merchant
- Town of Oakville Senior Leader, Personal Trainer, and Camp Counsellor
- Canadian Tire: Garden Centre Associate
- Rotational Grazing, Swath Grazing and Winter Grazing Experience
Websites
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Waterloo
09.2025 - Current
Event and Program Staff
Town of Kingsville
05.2025 - 09.2025
Events Staff, L.I.T & Volunteer Coordinator
Town of Oakville
05.2022 - 01.2025
Floor Supervisor / Personal Trainer
University of Waterloo Athletics
09.2021 - Current
Grounds Maintenance / Visitor Services
Scouts Canada, Woodland Trails
01.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Environmental Studies (MES) Planning -
University of Waterloo
Graduate Interpledisionary Diploma (Gdip) in Climate Change -
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management
University of Waterloo
Diploma in Environmental Sustainability -
University of Waterloo