Matthew Ginn
Baltic,PE
Summary
Focused Wildlife Biologist with field experience in various locations. Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Biologist
Fish And Wildlife Section, Government Of PEI.
06.2019 - Current
- Responsible for a variety of high profile tasks within provincial government including hunting and wildlife management.
- Responsible for annual and multi-year reports on hunting guidance and status of local wildlife.
- Designed an implemented numerous species inventory and tracking studies as part of both long-term and short-term investigations.
- Investigated living and environmental conditions of wildlife and worked collaboratively to determine solutions to habitat issues.
- Handled specimens according to established protocols for necropsy, keeping efficient data records.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify new methods to protect bird and mammal species.
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in wildlife and hunting topics.
- Assisted in the recovery of at risk species by designing and implementing targeted conservation strategies.
- Reviewed permit applications for potential impacts on protected species, recommending appropriate mitigation measures when necessary.
- Coordinated multi-agency initiatives aimed at addressing shared bird conservation challenges across jurisdictional boundaries.
- Contributed to policy development by synthesizing scientific findings into clear and actionable guidance documents.
- Trained junior biologists in field techniques and data analysis methods, promoting professional growth within the team.
- Educated members of the public and other stakeholders about wildlife issues, fostering a greater appreciation for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Developed innovative research methodologies that enhanced data collection efficiency while minimizing disturbance to wildlife populations.
- Facilitated partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners to advance conservation goals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring adequate resources were available for critical conservation projects without overspending.
- Conducted population surveys for various species, resulting in valuable data for informed decision making.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of proposed land-use changes, providing recommendations that minimized negative impacts on wildlife populations.
- Established long-term monitoring programs that enabled early detection of emerging ecological threats or significant population declines.
- Streamlined data management processes, ensuring efficient access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Conducted game area surveys to determine variety of fauna and occupancy rates of each species.
Wildlife Biologist
Stantec
03.2011 - 09.2018
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring adequate resources were available for critical conservation projects without overspending.
- Advised land managers on best practices for enhancing biodiversity while maintaining economic viability.
- Conducted game area surveys to determine variety of fauna and number of individuals of each species.
- Analyzed wildlife inventory data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
- Contributed to permit applications for various development projects collecting wildlife ecosystem data and recommending appropriate mitigation measures when necessary.
- Trained junior biologists in field techniques and data analysis methods, promoting professional growth within the team.
Wildfire Patrol Officer
Government Of Alberta.
04.2010 - 08.2010
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to potential wildfire promptly.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify wildfire threats.
- Collaborated with fellow coworkers for efficient wildfire prevention and response efforts.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to effectively perform job duties while minimizing risk of injury on duty.
- Responded to wildfire calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Burrowing Owl Research Assistant
Canadian Wildlife Service / University Of Alberta
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted graduate student on a burrowing owl habitat use and nest productivity research project.
- Set up recording equipment and trapping sites.
- Handled specimens for tracking equipment and banding.
- Surveyed areas for burrowing owls using call-playback methods.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
05.2006
Skills
- Field Research Techniques
- Environmental policy
- Wildlife research
- Environmental assessment
- Writing reports
- Ecological assessment
- Remote sensing
- Endangered Species Conservation
- Camera Trapping
- Ornithology
- Migratory Bird Surveys
- Specimen Collection
- Project Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Research background
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Research and data collection
- Report Writing
- Data Entry Software
- Disease Prevention
- Environmental Compliance
- Invoice Verification
- Study design
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Wildlife Biologist - Fish And Wildlife Section, Government Of PEI.
06.2019 - Current
Wildlife Biologist - Stantec
03.2011 - 09.2018
Wildfire Patrol Officer - Government Of Alberta.
04.2010 - 08.2010
Burrowing Owl Research Assistant - Canadian Wildlife Service / University Of Alberta
05.2009 - 08.2009
Mount Allison University - Master of Science, Biology
University of New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biology
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