MARYNA HANNA
Aurora,Canada
Summary
Canada Lands Surveyor and Ontario Land Surveyor with extensive experience in boundary interpretation, survey evidence evaluation, natural boundary law, and registry-related plan review across Canada Lands and First Nation reserve lands. Over 12 years supporting land governance, land code parcels, title research, and technical advisory work in collaboration with the Surveyor General Branch (SGB), First Nation Lands Offices, NRCan partners, and legal stakeholders. Strong judgment, analytical skill, and cultural awareness. Experienced trainer and contributor to national governance through ACLS Council.
Dynamic leader with expertise in boundary determination, survey plan interpretation, and technical reporting. Proven ability to engage First Nations and drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring project success and compliance with Canada Lands legislation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Council Member
Association of Canada Lands Surveyors
01.2022 - Current
- Participate in governance, standards modernization, disciplinary matters, and CPD development.
- Collaborate with SGB, NRCan, and First Nations on policy alignment and professional standards.
- Support national initiatives advancing the survey profession on Canada Lands.
Division Manager
Coe Fisher Cameron / J.D. Barnes Ltd.
Lindsay, Canada
01.2019 - Current
- Lead surveys for Canada Lands, FN reserve lands, large development projects, boundary retracement, water boundary retracement, and interest creation.
- Interpreted survey plans, title and land registry records, Crown records, field notes, and geospatial evidence to resolve complex disputes in parcel fabric.
- Determined correct plan type for interests under land codes, Canada Lands legislation, municipalities, and provincial acts.
- Prepared technical reports, survey evidence summaries, and documentation supporting registry submissions.
- Worked directly with First Nation Lands Offices on boundary clarification, parcel creation, and plan interpretations supporting land management decisions.
- Directed field crews, CAD teams, admin staff; oversaw QA/QC on all final plans and legal descriptions.
- Led team in daily operations and strategic planning for efficient workflow.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and performance standards.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for various projects and initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline communication and collaboration efforts.
- Implemented process improvements to boost operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Cultivated relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and engagement.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Implemented systems to optimize processes, improve profitability, and enhance regulatory compliance.
- Managed a team of 15+ staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
- Resolved customer service issues escalated from lower levels of management or staff.
- Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
- Conducted regular employee reviews to assess job performance and identify training needs.
Project Manager
J.D. Barnes Ltd.
Whitby, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed major cadastral and development projects requiring boundary evidence evaluation and title clarification.
- Coordinated with registry offices, legal professionals, municipalities, and SGB for plan approval and submission.
- Provided formal boundary opinions and resolutions for discrepancies in title, evidence, and parcel fabric.
- Led project teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Managed project budgets and resources effectively throughout project lifecycles.
- Mentored junior team members on project management best practices consistently.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Articling Surveyor
J.D. Barnes Ltd.
Whitby, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Conducted Canada Lands and municipal boundary analyses, title searches, and parcel tracing to original patents.
- Developed legal survey plans, technical reports, and documentation supporting land transactions and registrations.
- Supervised field operations and ensured correctness of construction layout and topographic data.
- Conducted land surveys using advanced GPS and total station equipment.
- Analyzed survey data to create accurate maps and reports for clients.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Mentored junior surveyors in surveying techniques and best practices.
- Reviewed legal documents to verify property boundaries and easements.
- Coordinated field operations to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Utilized CAD software to produce detailed drawings and layouts for projects.
- Communicated with clients to address concerns and provide progress updates.
- Maintained accurate records of all surveys conducted with detailed diagrams and descriptions.
- Analyzed aerial photographs, maps, and other data sources for surveying projects.
- Compiled field notes and sketches into comprehensive reports that documented survey findings.
- Conducted research to identify land boundaries and survey markers.
- Reviewed existing survey information to ensure proper placement of structures or features in relation to boundaries.
- Performed calculations to determine precise measurements of property lines.
- Researched historical records in order to locate evidence related to previous surveys or boundary lines.
- Interpreted legal documents such as deeds, titles and plats.
- Completed and finalized diverse commercial and residential land surveys.
Team Leader – Land Use & Protection
State Land Inspection Department
, Ukraine
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Oversaw land protection programs related to mining, exploration, and development.
- Coordinated compliance inspections and land rehabilitation efforts.
- Led inspection teams to ensure compliance with land use regulations.
- Developed procedures to improve efficiency in land assessment processes.
- Managed documentation and reporting of inspection findings and recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Geodesy, Cartography, Land Surveying And Cadaster
Lugansk National Agrarian University
Lugansk, UkraineMaster of Science - Information Systems and Technologies Engineering
Ukrainian National University
Survey Law, Land Registration, Cadastral Systems
York University
Business Law
University of Toronto
Renewable Energy
Stanford University
Business Communication
Harvard University
Skills
- Boundary & natural boundary determination
- Survey plan interpretation
- Plan-type selection for registry applications
- Cadastral legislation & regulatory compliance
- Framework Agreement familiarity
- Canada Lands governance
- First Nation engagement
- Title research
- Parcel fabric analysis
- Interest mapping
- Technical reporting
- Evidence-based advisory support
- Training on plan interpretation
- Geospatial data
- Strong communication
- Accuracy
- Professionalism
- BricsCAD
- AutoCAD
- GIS Platforms
- Geospatial Data
- GNSS
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- Registry Documentation
- Evidence Evaluation
- Strong cultural awareness
- Respectful communication
- Skilled presenter
- Technical trainer
- Ability to handle sensitive information
- Highly self-directed
- Travel-ready
- Experienced in remote coordination
- Survey interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Project planning
- Land management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Effective communication
- Client relationship management
- Strategic decision making
- Problem solving
- Training program development
- Collaborative mindset
- Legal research
- Adaptability and flexibility
Websites
Certification
- Canada Lands Surveyor (CLS), 2015
- Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS), 2002
Additional Capabilities
- Strong cultural awareness and respectful communication with First Nation communities
- Skilled presenter and technical trainer
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Highly self-directed, accurate, and professional
- Travel-ready; experienced in remote coordination
Additional Studies
- Survey Law, Land Registration, Cadastral Systems, York University
- Business Law, University of Toronto
- Renewable Energy, Stanford University
- Business Communication, Harvard University
Association Leadership
Council Member – Association of Canada Lands Surveyors, 01/01/22, Present, Participate in governance, standards modernization, disciplinary matters, and CPD development., Collaborate with SGB, NRCan, and First Nations on policy alignment and professional standards., Support national initiatives advancing the survey profession on Canada Lands.
Timeline
Council Member
Association of Canada Lands Surveyors
01.2022 - Current
Division Manager
Coe Fisher Cameron / J.D. Barnes Ltd.
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager
J.D. Barnes Ltd.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Articling Surveyor
J.D. Barnes Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Team Leader – Land Use & Protection
State Land Inspection Department
01.2006 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Geodesy, Cartography, Land Surveying And Cadaster
Lugansk National Agrarian University
Master of Science - Information Systems and Technologies Engineering
Ukrainian National University
Survey Law, Land Registration, Cadastral Systems
York University
Business Law
University of Toronto
Renewable Energy
Stanford University
Business Communication
Harvard University