Jennifer Berry
Lacombe,AB
Summary
Experienced Environmental Coordinator with a strong background in overseeing environmental programs and projects. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage diverse initiatives and cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders. Skilled in building and maintaining strong connections to ensure successful collaboration and implementation of sustainable practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Coordinator
Lacombe County
07.2017 - Current
- Oversee and implement internal environmental policy.
- Create and execute the environmental management plan and the environmental action plan.
- Develop and implement policies and bylaws pertaining to the environment.
- Engagement with staff, Council, residents, and stakeholders on a variety of environmental topics.
- Develop new initiatives and programs to increase environmental education and awareness for staff, Council, and residents.
- Collaborate with all County departments on projects pertaining to the natural environment.
- Manage environmental regulatory applications, ensuring timely submission and approval of necessary documentation.
- Complete wetland assessments for annual road construction program.
- Manage development, design and execution of energy conservation projects.
- Review environmental impact assessments and environmental studies for internal and external projects.
- Manage County reserve lands and ensure compliance with reserve policy and bylaw.
Research Assistant
University of Alberta
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted literature review to support hypothesis development.
- Compiled pertinent literature into a bibliography.
Environmental Technician Summer Student
Lakeland College
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Plant identification, keying, and collection.
- Plant pressing and preservation.
- Herbarium maintenance.
- Assistant to the Environmental Technicians.
- Upcoming school year lab preparation.
Accounts Payable Clerk
OK Drilling
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Reviewed and organized invoices for approval and processed payments.
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Completed daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry.
Finance Officer
Town of Norman Wells
05.2006 - 03.2012
- Prepared and processed utility billing and general accounts receivable.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Reviewed and organized invoices for approval and processed payments.
- Prepared and processed bi-weekly payroll and year-end T4s.
- Maintained employee payroll, benefit and performance information.
- Provided customer and employee support.
- Assisted in annual audit preparation.
- Reconciled monthly bank and credit card statements.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental & Conservation Sciences - Land Reclamation
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2017
Environmental Sciences Diploma - Conservation And Restoration Ecology
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB04.2014
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Report Writing
- Microsoft 365
- GIS Mapping
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Collection and Analysis
References
- Pamela Gray, Former Director of Finance, Town of Norman Wells, arcticartist@gmail.com, (902) 579-2924
- Bill Cade, Director of Operations, Lacombe County, bcade@lacombecounty.com, (403) 304-6122
- Trish Merrithew-Mercredi, Former Regional Director General, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, trishmm69@hotmail.com, (780) 792-6116
Timeline
Environmental Coordinator
Lacombe County
07.2017 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Alberta
05.2016 - 08.2016
Environmental Technician Summer Student
Lakeland College
05.2013 - 07.2013
Accounts Payable Clerk
OK Drilling
04.2012 - 07.2012
Finance Officer
Town of Norman Wells
05.2006 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Environmental & Conservation Sciences - Land Reclamation
University of Alberta
Environmental Sciences Diploma - Conservation And Restoration Ecology
Lakeland College
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