Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Keana Trudel

EPt, BIT
Chetwynd,BC

Summary

Thorough and enthusiastic Environmental Scientist with experience contributing innovation and hard work to a diverse collection of field programs. Passionate about outdoor recreation and safety, skills that transfer directly to remote field work. Flexible and collaborative, with a desire to work within and outside of the organization. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Environmental Scientist

Aski Reclamation LP
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducts soil and vegetation assessments and monitoring on mining and oil & gas sites.
  • Served as technical adviser to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Redesigned a water quality program, implementing schedules, standards, and QAQC resulting in excellent client relations that paved the path to expand the program into a multi-million dollar project across 6 mine sites.
  • Writes technical reports for clients ahead of deadlines.
  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Executes research and client programs, consistently meeting requirements under budget.
  • JOHSEC committee co-chair, helping to develop the companies safety culture and programs.

Environmental Lead

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed a group of cultural environmental monitors with a focus on cultural values assisting the Nuclear Waste Management Organization in site selection for a deep ground repository.
  • Creation and execution of water quality monitoring program to ensure community environmental security.
  • Increased connections and coordinated efforts between 3-5 organizations to create unified work plans.
  • Trained staff and community members on various aspects of environmental sampling including soil, water, air, etc.
  • Implemented a small scale fish hatchery used to integrate traditional ecological knowledge and western science with the local elementary school.

Program Developer

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked with local indigenous communities to coordinate traditional lichen harvest for Klinse-Za maternal penning project, resulting in collection of 37% of their annual budget.
  • Developed local flora guide to assist in public outreach and education.
  • Lead for guided hikes within the park highlighting flora, geology, and local history.

Environmental Technician

Conuma Coal Resources Ltd
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Determined chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
  • JOHSEC member, actively developed and updated SOP's and participated in safety inspections.
  • Responsible for writing and submitting emergent, monthly and annual government reports.
  • Coordinated bi-monthly environmental inspections of all departments to maintain permit requirements.
  • Established relationship with a local Indigenous reclamation company and nursery, fostering a relationship that is still in place today.

Summer Associate

Bayer CropScience
04.2016 - 09.2018
  • Developed and executed water quality sampling program across Saskatchewan, demonstrating adaptability with program focus shift
  • Gained trust of management and other employees allowing for extended duties and responsibilities, including participation of research in other departments
  • Field work including plant organic matter collection, root tissue sampling, sediment, benthic invertebrates and soil sampling for pesticide/herbicide residue studies.
  • Followed GLP sample collection and worked with third-party QA/QC to ensure data validity.

Education

BSc Resource Science - Renewable Resource Management

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
09.2014 - 2018.12

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Affiliations

  • EcoCanada
  • College of Applied Biologists


References

Regina Krohn

Aski Reclamation LP

(403) 305-9247


Julia MacGillivray

Teck Resources Ltd.

(778) 229-9733


Jenna McQueen

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark

(250) 242-7837



Timeline

Mental Health First Aid

01-2024

Swift Water Rescue

05-2022

Environmental Scientist

Aski Reclamation LP
04.2022 - Current

Wilderness First Aid

04-2022

Ice Rescue

11-2020

Environmental Lead

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
10.2020 - 04.2021

Program Developer

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark
06.2020 - 08.2020

Erosion and Sediment Control Practitioner

04-2019

Environmental Monitor for Construction Projects Practitioner

04-2019

BC Snowmobile Federation certified

12-2018

Environmental Technician

Conuma Coal Resources Ltd
10.2018 - 05.2020

Summer Associate

Bayer CropScience
04.2016 - 09.2018

BSc Resource Science - Renewable Resource Management

University of Saskatchewan
09.2014 - 2018.12

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