Roxane Villeneuve
Summary
Accomplished Environmental Officer with a proven track record at the Department of National Defence, Petawawa ON, where I prepared site assessments and led remediation efforts, significantly reducing environmental risks. Expert in environmental compliance, hazardous material handling, and project management. Skilled in navigating regulatory frameworks and committed to sustainability, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and strategic planning capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Officer
Department of National Defence, Petawawa ON
04.1998 - 09.2005
- Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with regulations.
- Assisted in obtaining necessary permits for company operations, navigating complex regulatory frameworks efficiently.
- Provided expert guidance during remediation efforts following accidental spills or releases that affected natural habitats.
- Evaluated potential environmental impacts of new projects, ensuring adherence to sustainability principles throughout planning stages.
- Liaised with stakeholders and participated in public meetings as part of environmental assessment process for remediation projects
Acting Base Environmental Officer
Department of National Defence
07.2001 - 06.2002
- Managed CFB Petawawa's environmental budget
- provided training for the unit environmental officers and hazmat officers
- Provided environmental support for all of CFB Petawawa including military units
- Reported on environmental projects and targets to National Defence Headquarters
Environmental Officer
Defence Construction Canada
09.1997 - 04.1999
- Contracted to CFB Petawawa's Base Construction Engineering Forestry Section,
- Conducted research on emerging environmental trends and legislation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop the new environmental position within Base Construction Engineering Section
Abatement Officer
Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy
12.1988 - 02.1997
- Designated as Provincial Offences Officer responsible for enforcing the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, the Pesticides Act and their associated Regulations
- Responded to spills and other environmental emergencies as part of the provincial spill response system
- Audited hazardous waste generators, haulers and disposal sites for compliance with provincial regulations
- Participated in public consultations for the expansion of water and sewage services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, NoneSkills
- Environmental compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Environmental permitting
- Environmental legislation
- Environmental inspections
- Emergency response
- Sustainability strategies
- Efficient
- Project management
- Environmental monitoring
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Acting Base Environmental Officer
Department of National Defence
07.2001 - 06.2002
Environmental Officer
Department of National Defence, Petawawa ON
04.1998 - 09.2005
Environmental Officer
Defence Construction Canada
09.1997 - 04.1999
Abatement Officer
Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy
12.1988 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Waterloo
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