Rachel Lewis
Yellowknife,NT
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong technical expertise in managing diverse environmental projects, from planning through to execution. Strong analytical background, with the ability to interpret data and provide sound technical advice to senior leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waste Reduction Analyst
Government of Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating source reduction, waste diversion, and proper waste disposal strategies, legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and initiatives for the Northwest Territories.
Youth Programs Participant
Waterlution
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for designing, developing, and delivering community action projects to help solve complex water challenges as a participant through the Water Innovation Labs, Youth Advisory Board, and Youth for Resilient Communities youth programs.
Youth Programs Participant
Ocean Wise
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Responsible for designing, developing, and delivering community action projects to help support ocean conservation and restoration as a participant through the Ocean Bridge, Ocean Pathways, and Eco-Action Accelerator youth programs.
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
Fredericton, NB
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for coordinating, promoting, and processing vehicle rental contract agreements and additional sales services in compliance with policies and procedures to enhance customer travel experiences and maximize customer satisfaction.
Soil Hydrology Researcher
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Fredericton, NB
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for monitoring, sampling, and analyzing agricultural soils and landscapes for quantifying soil hydrological, hydro-physical, and hydro-chemical properties to evaluate regenerative farming practices and support sustainable agriculture.
Clean Foundation Intern
Eastern Region Solid Waste Management
Guysborough, NS
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and promoting the organics green cart collection program and backyard composting with emphasis on food waste reduction, proper waste sorting, and contaminants or hazardous materials in compost.
Soil Flux Researcher
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Responsible for detecting, measuring, and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions for quantifying emissions in natural and industrial settings to support technology development, inventory studies, regulatory design, and policy development.
Education
Master of Environmental Sciences -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Geology, Environmental Science
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05-2019
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal environmental policies and legislation
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Experience with environmental management systems
- Committed to working safely and promoting a safety-first culture
Certification
Environmental Professional in-training – Environmental Careers Organization of Canada, Issued December 2023
Timeline
Waste Reduction Analyst
Government of Northwest Territories
02.2024 - Current
Youth Programs Participant
Waterlution
05.2022 - Current
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
10.2021 - 12.2023
Soil Hydrology Researcher
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
09.2021 - 08.2023
Youth Programs Participant
Ocean Wise
05.2021 - 02.2024
Clean Foundation Intern
Eastern Region Solid Waste Management
05.2021 - 08.2021
Soil Flux Researcher
St. Francis Xavier University
05.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Environmental Sciences -
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Geology, Environmental Science
Acadia University