Jake Le Breton
Summary
Committed GIS specialist with expertise in geospatial data management, forestry, and sustainable resource management. Seeking opportunities to drive innovation and efficiency through advanced GIS. Experienced in applying geospatial technologies to support sustainable forest management practices. Currently leading spatial data initiatives and overseeing drone operations at Aspen Planers Ltd. Aiming to leverage skills across multiple industries to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in geospatial analysis and data management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GIS Analyst
Aspen Planers Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Sole responsibility of all of Aspen’s 500gb spatial data, ensuring accuracy and usability for Government Submission Standards (FTA and RESULTS)
- Streamlined Cutting Permit planning, reducing processing time through effective collaboration with the Planning Forester and the Silviculture Department
- Contributed to centralized GIS portal and ArcGIS database, correctly inputting data on new job sites and revising data on changing conditions.
- Spearheaded their Drone Program to conduct Orthophoto creation and analysis of cut blocks, using Agisoft Metashape
- Regular use of Python/ArcPy for analysis and automation
- Assisted in upgrading the companies spatial software to ArcGIS Pro
Drone Operator
Hummingbird Drones Inc.
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Piloted UAV in controlled airspace to conduct surveys
- Collected ortho data from ground scans for volumetric processing
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
- Obtained an Advanced Operations Drone License from Transport Canada
GIS Analyst
Beaufort Watershed Stewards
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: A non-profit organization based in Comox, BC, that specialized in the management of local freshwater resources
- Established and organized a comprehensive geodatabase system to house the group's water quality data
- Created an interactive web map to visually present freshwater data
- Project planning and management methodologies
- Field water sample data collection
Education
Advanced Diploma - GIS
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BCBachelor of Science - Animal Biology and Conservation
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UKSkills
Hard Skills
- Advanced Spatial Analysis (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)
- Orthophoto and Volumetric Analysis (Agisoft Metashape)
- Li-DAR Analysis
- Remote sensing (Geomatica/Catalyst)
- Drone Mission Planning (UGCS)
- Python and R statistics
- Web mapping (JavaScript, HTML, AGOL)
Soft Skills
- Team organization and building
- Communication
- Time management
- Conflict Resolution
- Quick learner
- Ambitious
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptable to any situation
Certification
- Advanced Operations Drone Pilot License
- Class 5 BC Drivers License
- Emergency First Aid (OFA 1) with Transport Endorsement
Timeline
Drone Operator
Hummingbird Drones Inc.
02.2024 - 08.2024
GIS Analyst
Aspen Planers Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
GIS Analyst
Beaufort Watershed Stewards
01.2023 - 05.2023
Advanced Diploma - GIS
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology and Conservation
Oxford Brookes University